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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Office of Family and Community Engagement

Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) is committed to strengthening the relationship between our parents, stakeholders, and many others who are integral in helping DPSCD position children to be successful. Our programs and initiatives are based on local and national best-practice models. We believe parents are partners in the educational process and the larger community constitutes the village for which we have many platforms designed for your engagement. We strive to provide the best services to our stakeholders, tell us how we're doing: https://bit.ly/css-face.

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This Week in Parent Academy

Click Here for the Fall 2025:Parent Academy Catalog

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

TUE

ESE K-12 STANDARDS BASED REPORT CARD

09.30.2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presented By: Dr. Adrima Caesar , Lisa Joseph and Shalayla Williams

Parents and families will be provided with an overview of the ESE K-12 Standards Based Report Card that will be used for students on a course of study for a certificate of completion.

Link: bit.ly/ESEStandardsBasedReportCard

TUE

MUSIC & MENTAL HEALTH

09.30.2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presented By: Sam Donaldson

This course helps you connect the power of music and how it

influences your mental health. Explore your favorite music and learn to

align it with coping mechanisms for healthy mental wellness.

Location: Pasteur Elementary, 19811 Stoepel St, Detroit, MI 48221

TUE

MONEY MATTERS

09.30.2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Presented By: Kevin Butts

This course will provide attendees with lifelong financial education principles, concepts, and strategies that will not only impact their lives but the lives of future generations.

Location: Cody High School, 18445 Cathedral St, Detroit, MI 48228

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

WED

BEGINNERS ASL PARENT SESSIONS

10.01.2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented By: Darlene Dorsette, Torrie Bell

This course is designed for parent(s), guardians and caregivers to learn basic ASL. With an emphasis on signing, receptive skills, basic vocabulary and numbers to ensure effective communication within the home environment.

Location: Early Intervention Diagnostic Center

4555 John C. Lodge, Detroit, MI 48207

WED

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

10.01.2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Presented By: Sharene Nathan, Lohren Carter Nzoma, Donna Payne

DPSCD’s Parent Advisory Committee’s (PAC) mission is to empower parents, guardians, and grandparents of students with an active individualized education program (IEP) with knowledge as it relates to their participation in the special education process, delivery of services, and funding for schools. In addition, the members will work with key stakeholders to make decisions and recommendations regarding compliance, parent and community involvement, and on

issues relating to special education.

Link: http://bit.ly/ParentAdvisoryCommittee

Thursday October 2, 2025

THU

WHAT ESE PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

10.02.2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Presented By: Sharene Nathan/ESE Staff

Overview with new and existing parents with students that are receiving ESE services. Providing tools, resources and additional tips

on this educational journey.

Location: Burns, 14350 Terry Street, Detroit, MI 48227

THU

DINNER CLUB

10.02.2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presented By: Family and Community Engagement

Join us for a family-style dinner where you’ll discover helpful programs in our district, connect with other families in your school community and build stronger relationships to improve parenting skills.

Location: Southeastern High School

3030 Fairview St, Detroit, MI 48214

Helpful Links

F.A.C.E. Gallery

DPSCD Wants Student Leaders!

DPSCD Student Representative to the Board of Education Application

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Contact Information

Office of Family and Community Engagement

16164 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48235

Office: (313) 873-7490
parent.engagement@detroitk12.org

Sharlonda Buckman
Assistant Superintendent of Family and Community Engagement

Angel Fox
Senior Director - Enrollment

Joi Mausi
Senior Director - Parent Academy

Kenneth Chapman
Assistant Director

Taylor Lewis
Assistant Director, Transformative Culture

Michelle Parker
Assistant Director, Office of Homeless and Foster Care

Dr. Jessica Hodj
Bilingual Program Supervisor, Family Resource Distribution Center

Gabriela Sullen
Program Supervisor

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