Parent Resources
Building Strong Partnerships for Your Child's Success
The Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships is here to help families and schools work together to create the best learning environment for your child. Designed with proven research and successful practices in mind, this framework serves as a helpful guide, outlining clear goals and tools that ensure meaningful family involvement.
Think of it as a roadmap for building strong connections between families and schools. These partnerships play a key role in helping your child succeed in school and beyond, while also contributing to an improved school community. With this framework, families like yours have the guidance to actively engage in your child’s education and ensure their achievements grow.
Parent Empowerment Resources
Using Skyward
Here are resources to help you learn and navigate through the Skyward system.
Skyward Preview: Family Access
Parent Power-Up: Downloading the App: You do most everything from your phone. Why not check Skyward too?
Skyward Parent Portal Playbook
Parent Power-Up: Notification Preferences: Receive real-time updates about important information like your kids’ grades and missing assignments.
Parent Power-Up: Attendance: Here’s how you can keep tabs on your child’s tardies and absences in Family Access.
Parent Power-Up: Graduation Planning: Keep an eye on your child’s progress toward graduation and make sure all credit requirements are covered.
Parent Power-Up: Behavior Incidents: Get insight into your child’s behavioral slip-ups, interventions, and consequences.
Parent Power-Up: School Calendar: Open a calendar of your child’s school-related events at any time in Family Access!
Skyward Mobile App: Qmlativ Family Access: Stay connected to your child’s education with Skyward’s mobile app.
FAQ’s Do you have a question about Family Access? Before you reach out to your child’s school, take a look at the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Spanish Family Access Toolkit for Parents You can utilize power-up videos, print resources, and troubleshooting tips to help you navigate Family Access (Skyward).
Connections - Parent Networks
GCSC Regional Stakeholder Group:
Are you a parent or community stakeholder who is interested in helping shape parent literacy and engagement in this district? Do you have fresh ideas to share? Join us as we do the work!
EFFECT Virtual Conference on Sustaining Family Engagement in Schools
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
EFFECT Virtual Conference on Sustaining Family Engagement in Schools
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming Virtual Conference on the Sustainability of Family Engagement in Schools Today.
Join educators, parents, and community leaders as we explore effective strategies for sustaining family engagement in schools. Learn more about the conference, keynote speaker, and presenters here.
Register today at the link!
The Power of Partnership Parent Conference
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets to successful parenting and embark on a fulfilling journey towards raising remarkable kids.
Register Here!
Confidence - Self-Efficacy
Parent Engagement: Beyond the Homework Helper
It’s time to rethink parent engagement!
Kidpreneur
Is your child (3-18 years old) interested in starting their own business? Check this out!
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Athletics
Stay in Gary, Play in Gary
Welcome to our Athletics section, where we celebrate physical fitness and team spirit. Discover a comprehensive range of sports and fitness activities designed to promote physical health, instill discipline, and foster teamwork among our students.
Parental Insights
Delve into the intricate state and federal programs and laws that play pivotal roles in sculpting the educational landscape.