Family and Community Engagement Foundations: Building Authentic Partnerships for Student Success - October 2026 10/26/2026 - 10/27/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration to begin at 8:30 am. Meeting will start promptly at 9:00 am
Family and Community Engagement Foundations: Building Authentic Partnerships for Student Success with Featured Speaker: Kimberli Breen, MS, CAS, MA Behavior Change Agent, Affecting Behavior Change, Inc. 2-Day In-Person Training
Strong family-school-community partnerships are essential to successful California Multi-Tiered System of Support (CA MTSS) implementation. Led by Kim Breen, this foundational professional learning experience explores research-based practices for building authentic, equitable partnerships with families that strengthen student outcomes and improve school systems. Grounded in the principles and practices from Family-School Collaboration in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, participants will examine how meaningful family engagement can be intentionally embedded within every tier of support.
Participants will:
Develop a foundational understanding of Family and Community Engagement as an essential component of the CA MTSS Framework.
Explore the principles and research from Family-School Collaboration in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and their application to educational practice.
Learn strategies for building authentic, collaborative partnerships with families that promote shared responsibility for student success.
Examine how family voice and partnership can be integrated across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 systems of support.
Identify practical strategies for strengthening family-school collaboration to improve equitable outcomes for all students.
This session is designed for school and district leaders, educators, counselors, family engagement staff, and student support professionals who are committed to creating meaningful partnerships with families and communities as an integral part of sustainable CA MTSS implementation.
In Person Event – NO COST to LA County LEAs and their schools.
October 26-27, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NO COST to LA County LEAs and their schools.
For more information, contact the Center for District Capacity Building
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact Wendy Foy at 562-922-6333 or Foy_Wendy@lacoe.edu
Event Details
Facilitator(s)
Chanel Young-Smith, Ed.D
Location
Los Angeles County Office of Education ECW 12830 Columbia Way Downey, CA 90242-4720 Map | Driving Directions Note:
Room location will be provided the day before the first session.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Center for District Capacity Building at CDCB@lacoe.edu.
