- Gwinnett County School District
- Welcome
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Mission- GCPS partners with students and caregivers to engage, equip, and empower families, educators, and community members as co-authors for the development of the whole learner from birth through adulthood.
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative seeks to support the growth, development, and success of each and every student. The Engage, Equip, and Empower series hosted by the Department of Federal Programs Office of Family Engagement provides opportunities for families to participate in instructional sessions, workshops, events, and activities to engage with Gwinnett County Public Schools. The series will provide opportunities for families to learn how to support their children at home in the core academic content areas, be active participants in their children’s education, and learn about resources, programs, and wraparound services to support their children.
Month
Topic/Focus
Presenter
August
August 29, 2023
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual Session
Teaching Video introductions to each of the 4 content areas explaining what children will learn for the school year.
Division of Teaching and Learning
LA- Anna Mary Smith
MA- Michelle Bellamy
SCI-Kristin Luthi
SS- Jeremy Nix
Universal screener- Assessment-
- What is it?
- Purpose?
- How to read it?
- Timeline of administration and release of reports?
Accountability and Assessment
Miranda McLaren
September 28, 2023
6:00- 7:30 PM
Virtual Session
Elementary AKS Spotlight: How to Support Your Students at Home with LA, MA, SCI, and SS
LA: What is the Science of Reading and How to Support at Home? (Lower Rope)
Math: First Semester Activities to Engage with the New AKS at Home
SCI: Birth - 5 Science Fair Support
SS: K-5 Personal Finance
Division of Teaching and Learning
LA- Anna Mary Smith
MA- Michelle Bellamy
SCI-Kristin Luthi
SS- Jeremy Nix
October 3, 2023
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual SessionCareer, Technical, and Agricultural Education
Academies and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education
Tim Hemans
Sallie Holloway
Kyle Jones
November 9, 2023
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual Session
Post-secondary Readiness: SAT School Day and Gwinnett Writes
Accountability and Assessment
Miranda McLaren
December 7, 2023
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual Session
Counseling, College, & Career
Office of Counseling, College & Career Services
Demetria Williams
January
Date-TBA
LA: Science of Reading (Upper Rope)
MA: 2nd Semester Activities to Engage with the New AKS at Home
Science: Computer Science for all
S.S. K-5 Character Traits
Division of Teaching and Learning
LA- Anna Mary Smith
MA- Michelle Bellamy
SCI-Kristin Luthi
SS- Jeremy Nix
February 8, 2024
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual Session
GMAS
Accountability and Assessment
Miranda McLaren
March 19, 2024
5:30-6:30 PM
Virtual Session
PBIS
Office of Behavior Support and Interventions
Grady Caldwell
May
Preventing the summer slide...
Supporting Family Friendly Summer Learning Activities for all 4 Subject Areas
Division of Teaching and Learning
LA- Anna Mary Smith
MA- Michelle Bellamy
SCI-Kristin Luthi
SS- Jeremy Nix
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Elementary AKS Spotlight Live Virtual - Family Night:
GCPS invites all families in grades K-5 to attend a virtual “Elementary AKS Spotlight Family Night” led by the Directors of the Teaching and Learning Department.
September 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Families in grades K – 5 will receive information about the curriculum being taught in the classroom and learn strategies and activities to support their children at home.
Interpretation provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese
Use this link to register for the event
Flyers provided in English, Español, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese