This program focuses on supporting caregivers, providing leadership skills to caregivers to promote change in each school, and giving caregivers a voice to be involved in their students learning!
Caregivers gain the knowledge and skills needed to actively engage in their child’s education, strengthening their role as advocates.
Participants build essential leadership skills that not only empower them to advocate for their child’s learning but also boost their confidence in engaging with educators and contributing to their child’s academic success.
The program fosters deeper family involvement in school activities and decision-making, creating a more collaborative, supportive, and connected school environment for students.
The Everyday Leaders Program empowers caregivers by building their capacity to actively engage with their child’s education. Through this collaborative program, participants gain leadership knowledge and skills, enabling them to enhance their voice in their students’ learning and contribute to family engagement in their schools. This is a family-facing program with minimal involvement required from the school itself.
Participating teams consisting of three caregivers (parent, guardian, grandparent, etc.) and one school liaison representative (administration, educator, counselor, CIS staff member, etc.).
The West Virginia Family Engagement Technical Support Center (WVFEC) was made possible by Grant # S31-A230010 from the U.S. Department of Education. This website does not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Education.
