WE ARE CT FAMILY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Building Stronger Family-School Partnerships
We are families, schools, and community partners sharing full, equal, and equitable partnership for student success.
20
Years Of Experience
THE GOAL
Improving Student Success
We provide students, families, educators, policy makers, and community partners with the resources and support needed to strengthen engagement and drive positive outcomes for all learners.
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“The main problem in terms of developing effective family-school partnerships is that none of the stakeholders have really had any good guidance in how to do that.”
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FEATURED SERVICES
What We Offer
As CT educational and family engagement leaders, we offer an array of services to help families, schools, and community partners build stronger partnerships for student success.
ARCHITECTURE
Resource Hub
We offer direct support and access to education and family engagement leaders. Our resources help our partners build stronger partnerships.
ARCHITECTURE
Leadership Development
We offer trainings, podcasts, networking events and advisory roles to help partners grow as leaders in education.
ENGINEERING
Trainings
We offer workshops, professional development, and learning opportunities for our partners to build stronger partnerships.
ENGINEERING
Policy & Programming
We assist in promoting local policies and programs in schools and communities that enhance family and community engagement in schools.
BUSINESS
Technical Assistance
We provide direct support from a live person, 1:1 coaching, and personalized assistance with leaders in family engagement & education.
BUSINESS
Advocacy & Awareness
We advocate for family engagement and raise awareness of the positive impact of partnerships on student learning and success.
WHY IT MATTERS
Partnerships = Success
Not all families, schools, and community partners are seen as full equal, and equitable partners for student success. Many districts still view the school as above the parents, or community partners as separate units.
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What Our Student Says
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The goal of the Connecticut Family School Partnerships (CFSP) is to improve student social, emotional and academic outcomes through strong family, school and community partnerships.
Who we are:
The goal of the Connecticut Family School Partnerships (CFSP) is to improve student social, emotional and academic outcomes through strong family, school and community partnerships.
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
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Call For Presenters
“Call for Presenters: Joy in Action—CFSP+ Statewide Family Engagement Conference Opens RFPs” Date: June 16, 2025 Educators, families, and…
District Spotlight: Bristol
Ivy Drive Elementary School
District Spotlight: Stratford
Wilcoxson Elementary School
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Trainings
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Call For Presenters
“Call for Presenters: Joy in Action—CFSP+ Statewide Family Engagement Conference Opens RFPs” Date: June 16, 2025 Educators, families, and…
District Spotlight: Bristol
Ivy Drive Elementary School
District Spotlight: Stratford
Wilcoxson Elementary School
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Techical Assistance
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Technical Assistance
20 Years Of Experience WHAT IS Technical Assistance & Coaching As a CFSP Partner, you will…
Alliance District Support
CFSP provides tools and support needed to implement family engagement programming and policies in districts. Title:Empowering…
Sample Summary Report
School/Program Name: Team Leader: School Principal’s Name: Date of Walkthrough: BACKGROUND When schools create welcoming environments,…
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Leadership Development
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Advisory Council
ABOUT THE Advisory Council The goal of the CFSP Advisory Council is to establish a stable…
National PTA Made Easy
Quick access to trusted PTA resources and tools for family-school partnerships.
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Advocacy
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Promoting Family Engagement
CFSP works with families, schools, and community partners to promote family engagement in districts statewide What…
CPAC Advocacy Training
CPAC, one of our community partners, provided advocacy training to parents so they can effectively advocate…
CPAC Psychological Safety
20 Years Of Experience Feeling Psychologically Safe at School April 25, 2025 | Noon – 3…
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Resource Hub
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Promoting Family Engagement
CFSP works with families, schools, and community partners to promote family engagement in districts statewide What…
CPAC Advocacy Training
CPAC, one of our community partners, provided advocacy training to parents so they can effectively advocate…
CPAC Psychological Safety
20 Years Of Experience Feeling Psychologically Safe at School April 25, 2025 | Noon – 3…
BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Policy & Programming
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Promoting Family Engagement
CFSP works with families, schools, and community partners to promote family engagement in districts statewide What…
CPAC Advocacy Training
CPAC, one of our community partners, provided advocacy training to parents so they can effectively advocate…
CPAC Psychological Safety
20 Years Of Experience Feeling Psychologically Safe at School April 25, 2025 | Noon – 3…
HOW IT WORKS
Next Steps
Want to join us as a partner and work towards building stronger family, school and community partnerships? Here’s how to get started.
Partner With Us
Join our partnership to receive free exclusive access to family engagement resources
Login as a partner
Receive full access to family engagement resources and materials, and the latest news.
Build Stronger Partnerships
Watch for student success and stronger family, school partnerships as your partnership grows.
HOW IT WORKS
What We Do
We help you build stronger family-school-community partnerships for students from birth to career for student success.
Shared Responsibility
with schools and other community organizations committed to engaging families in meaningful, culturally respectful ways as well as families actively supporting their children’s learning and development;
Continuous Learning
Continuous across a student’s life, beginning in infancy and extending through college and career preparation programs; and
Learning Opportunities
Carried out everywhere that children learn including homes, early childhood education programs, schools, after-school programs, faith-based institutions, playgrounds, and community settings.
Benefits of Partnership
Our partners receive resources and support needed to strengthen engagement and drive positive outcomes for all learners.
Families
FREE
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Learning & Wellness Tools
Practical resources to support your child’s development at home
Workshops & Training
Build confidence in navigating school systems and advocating for your child
Leadership Opportunities
Take part in decision-making and advisory roles
Community Connections
Access support networks and peer groups
Schools
FREE
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👥 Staff Training & Development
Supportive learning experiences for teachers and leaders
🧭 Technical Assistance
Guidance on implementing strong family engagement strategies
📝 Policy & Programming Support
Model documents and planning help to align with best practices
📈 Evaluation Tools
Track engagement and measure impact.
Alliance district support
technical assistance
Direct access to family engagment specialists
Community Partners
FREE
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📊 Impact Strategies
Use data to inform programming and outreach.
Community Collaboration: Working with organizations such as AFCAMP and CPAC to strengthen family voices and promote equitable partnerships between families and schools.
🧩 Collaboration Frameworks
Align your work with school and family needs
🗣️ Cultural Competency Training
Support inclusive, equity-driven engagement
🔗 Shared Resources
Co-develop and distribute outreach materials
Implement a regional approach to reinforce Connecticut’s Definition and Framework for Family Engagement to:
Shared leadership
Promote shared leadership between schools and families.
Advisory Council
Establish a robust advisory council of State, Local and Community partners.
Direct Services & Trainings
Build the capacity of families through direct services and training.
Build School-Community Capacity
Build the capacity of schools and community agencies through professional development.
“The main problem in terms of developing effective family-school partnerships is that none of the stakeholders have really had any good guidance in how to do that,” Mapp says.
Call For Presenters
“Call for Presenters: Joy in Action—CFSP+ Statewide Family Engagement Conference Opens RFPs” Date: June 16, 2025 Educators, families, and community leaders are invited to submit session proposals for the Sept 30 conference featuring keynote Principal Baruti Kafele. Selected presenters receive comp registration.
District Spotlight: Bristol
Ivy Drive Elementary School
District Spotlight: Stratford
Wilcoxson Elementary School
Turn Your Passion Into Presentation
If your family engagement efforts are creating joy and real results, submit a proposal and help lead the conversation at this year’s conference!
Technical Assistance
20 Years Of Experience WHAT IS Technical Assistance & Coaching As a CFSP Partner, you will have access to 1:1 support with our partners, including direct phone numbers, and prioritized support with leading family engagement specialists. Virtual Support Policy Reviews Programming Grant Coaching ABOUT FRIDAY CAFE What You Can Expect Inspiration A short, thought-provoking talk…
Alliance District Support
CFSP provides tools and support needed to implement family engagement programming and policies in districts. Title:Empowering Families, Schools, and Communities: How Connecticut Family School Partnerships Supports Engagement Across the State Subtitle (optional):Building bridges between home and school through training, technical assistance, and statewide collaboration. Introduction (1–2 paragraphs):Connecticut Family School Partnerships (CFSP) is a statewide initiative…
FEATURE COURSES
Find Yours From The Feature
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ARCHITECTURE
$55.00
CFSP Conference
1 DayLessons|
4 hours 20 minutes
ENGINEERING
$65.00
PTHV
2 Lessons
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5 hours 20 minutes
BUSINESS
$49.00
Welcoming Walkthroughs
3 Lessons
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6 hours 20 minutes
The Connecticut Statewide Family Engagement Center (CFSP), led by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) in partnership with the State Education Resource Center (SERC), offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at enhancing family engagement across Connecticut’s educational landscape. Funded by a $4.9 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the CFSP’s initiatives include:
- Technical Assistance and Training: Providing support to state educational agencies and local school districts to implement effective family engagement strategies.SlidePlayer
- Resource Development: Creating and disseminating tools and materials to assist families in supporting their children’s academic, social, and emotional development.
- Policy Implementation: Collaborating with partners to develop and expand proven family engagement policies and programs that lead to improved student outcomes.
- Community Collaboration: Working with organizations such as AFCAMP and CPAC to strengthen family voices and promote equitable partnerships between families and schools.
Through these services, the CFSP aims to foster full, equal, and equitable partnerships among students, families, educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes for all students in Connecticut.
Partner Benefits
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PUBLIC
$100
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Student success:
Higher achievement & attendance
Collaboration:
Families, Schools and communities aligned
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PARTNER
$250
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PREMIUM
$180
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| ey Area | With Partnerships 🌟 | Without Partnerships ⚠️ |
|---|
| Student Success | Higher achievement & attendance | Missed opportunities |
| Collaboration | Families, schools, and communities aligned | Disconnected efforts |
| Equity | Inclusive, diverse voices engaged | Some families excluded |
| Communication | Trust and two-way dialogue | Mistrust and unclear communication |
| Decision-Making | Grounded in real family needs | Lacks relevance to family experience |
| Sustainability | Long-term, proactive improvements | Short-term, reactive fixes |