Family Engagement

Flyer Last Updated 11.05.2025

Description

This event is designed to bring together educators and leaders from diverse roles and district contexts to share impactful and authentic family engagement practices. Participants from across Oakland County will engage in discussions about high-impact family engagement practices currently shaping schools and districts. Participants will explore and share strategies that intentionally elevate the voices of families and students from diverse communities to inform district/county family engagement professional learning and practices.

Rationale

Strong family engagement is essential for creating inclusive, equitable, and thriving school communities. This event aims to provide a platform for Oakland County leaders and educators to exchange experiences, challenges, and successes in building authentic family and student partnerships. Participants will leave with fresh insights and practical approaches for next steps and impactful actions their school communities.

Event Details

• Date: December 3, 2025: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
• Location: In Person at Oakland Schools: 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
• Cost: Free!
• 2.5 SCECHs
• Click HERE to Register.

*Please share with others in your district connected with family engagement efforts.

Christy Osborne

English Language Development (ELD) Consultant

Christy.Osborne@oakland.k12.mi.us

Paige Rutkowski

K-12 Career Readiness Consultant

Paige.Rutkowski@oakland.k12.mi.us

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop aimed at empowering educational professionals to enhance student attendance through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This dynamic training session will delve into practical strategies, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative frameworks tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse student populations.

Participants will gain invaluable insights into identifying attendance barriers, establishing data-driven approaches, and implementing targeted interventions at each tier of the MTSS framework. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, attendees will acquire the tools and knowledge necessary to create a culture of attendance excellence within their schools.

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, counselor, or support staff member, this workshop offers a roadmap for fostering positive attendance behaviors, nurturing student engagement, and ultimately, maximizing academic success.

When: September 24, 2025. Please click here to register!

Where: Oakland Schools Main Campus - 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328

Time: 9:00AM to 3:00PM

Cost: $35

Click here for our Professional Learning catalog and keyword search "MTSS"

This workshop has been canceled.

Contact Jan Callis for information and resources related to this topic: janet.callis@oakland.k12.mi.us

This informal network is for district parent/family liaison roles to gather, share ideas, support each other through complex situations, and collaborate around resources and best practices for supporting multilingual and multicultural families in Oakland County.

These meetings are FREE.

Session Details

Location: in-person at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford

Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Dates:

• October 14, 2025
• February 24, 2026
• May 14, 2026

Register here.

This event has been canceled.

Contact Christy Osborne for information and resources related to this topic: christy.osborne@oakland.k12.mi.us

Oakland Schools will be hosting the second annual virtual, county-wide professional learning opportunity on November 4, 2025. This year’s theme is AI Best Practices in the Educational Community. Sessions will be offered on AI Best Practices in a variety of content areas, and AI-related work around the county will also be spotlighted.

When:: November 4, 2025

Where: Zoom

Time: TBD

Cost: FREE

This workshop has been canceled.

Contact Jan Callis for information and resources related to this topic: janet.callis@oakland.k12.mi.us

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland@k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.