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STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS

Bringing Families & Schools Together

Our family engagement services help build strong partnerships between schools and families, creating a foundation for school success. We connect educators, families, and communities, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive in a united community.

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WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

For Schools

Family Voice

We help school administrators build trust and open communication with families and the community. Together, we can create a positive school culture where collaboration leads to better student outcomes.
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Family Engagement Leadership Teams

These teams unite educators, families, and community leaders to create lasting partnerships that uplift student success. Through shared strategies and meaningful connections, we strengthen school-family relationships.
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Title I Family Engagement Planning

We help schools comply with federal requirements under ESEA and ESSA, ensuring Title I funds promote quality education. Engaging families in the process creates better learning experiences for all students.
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Family Engagement Workshops

Our workshops give school administrators and staff hands-on strategies to make family engagement a reality. Learn how to build supportive relationships that help students thrive inside and outside the classroom.

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Managing Emotions: Using Calm Kits

This course introduces brain-based self-regulation strategies, using sensory tools and calm spaces to support students. By partnering with families, we promote emotional well-being in and beyond the classroom.

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Family Fun Nights

Family Fun Nights bring schools, families, and communities together for shared learning experiences, strengthening relationships and promoting student engagement.

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Free Resources

Family Engagement

Check out the free family engagement resources from SD SFEC. These resources offer training and tools to help educators, families, and communities work together to support student success inside and outside the classroom.

Family Engagement Project

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SD SFEC

The South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center (SD SFEC) connects students' families, educators, and communities—empowering learners with the support they need to succeed.

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS

The South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center (SD SFEC) connects students' families, educators, and communities—empowering learners with the support they need to succeed.

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Learning Opportunities

Explore hands-on and virtual learning experiences designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and bring people together.

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Empowering Families Leadership Retreat

This five-session cohort helps fathers build parenting skills, strengthen relationships with their children, and create lasting positive change in their families and communities.

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Engaging Fathers

This retreat, hosted by the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center, is designed by families, for families. It's an opportunity for parenting adults to grow, connect, and build leadership skills in a supportive, empowering environment.

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Engaging Fathers

This five-session cohort helps fathers build parenting skills, strengthen relationships with their children, and create lasting positive change in their families and communities.

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Empowering Families Leadership Retreat

This retreat, hosted by the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center, is designed by families, for families. It's an opportunity for parenting adults to grow, connect, and build leadership skills in a supportive, empowering environment.

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Maximize Your Title Funding

Community & Family Services specializes in transforming Title funds into innovative, customized family engagement strategies.

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Early Childhood

Children's early years matter. We offer expert guidance and resources to support healthy growth, learning, and development.

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Stronger Communities

We empower communities to connect, grow, and create meaningful change through collaboration, learning, and impact that lasts for generations.
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Out-Of-School Time

We keep students engaged beyond school by providing training, tools, and activities to enrich out-of-school programs.
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