Family & Community Engagement - FACE

The Department of Family and Community Engagement was established to service the needs of our community through our students. In the District's “Plan for Success”, family & community engagement is an important pillar. One of the goals/objectives is to strengthen the Burlington Public School Culture through relationships. These relationships are built with students, families, staff, and the greater Burlington community. Strong relationships ensure the health, safety, and happiness of all learners. Working in the schools with staff and students the district's goal is to improve communication between home and school. Together building a strong foundation of relationships to engage all families and empower families as partners.

- Family engagement is culturally responsive, collaborative, equitable, and respectful of diverse languages, norms, and values
- Family and community engagement strives to eliminate barriers to participation
- Effective engagement practices take place in schools, in the community, and wherever students live and learn

Jennifer Knight
Director of Family and Community Engagement

[email protected]
781 - 270 - 1802