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Family University: Strengthening Education Through Partnership

Family University creates a three-pronged approach to developing and maintaining school-family partnerships. Through co-created training opportunities and ready-to-use resources, Family University builds the capacity of City Schools families and staff to work together to support each other and our students throughout their lifelong educational journeys.

Where Families L.E.A.D: Families as Leaders, Educators, and Advocates, and Decision-Makers

Baltimore City Public Schools  

   Office of Engagement - Family University

What do you need to truly be a partner in your child’s educational journey? 

At Family University, we center the strength of our community. We're here to celebrate your knowledge and help you discover new ways to champion your child's education. 

Family-Led Workshop Series: 

Creation: In 6 weeks, dream about and develop a workshop series that tackles the topics that matter the most to you as a family member. You can develop your facilitation skills and prepare to share your knowledge. This is a stipend-eligible position. You can learn more here.

Workshops: Let's work together to become the best advocates for our children's futures! Family facilitators will lead this 4-week series where you will learn, share, and grow through the Families L.E.A.D. Workshop Series. Stay tuned! More details to come in February! 

Continue your education with on-demand videos and resources!

  • Parent Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences 

  • Support with learning at home 

  • Using infinite campus 

  • Enrollment and choice 

  • Annual verification 

  • MESC

  • Special ED

  • GAL

City Schools is for you! Find resources below:

Are you interested in being involved with Family University? Sign up with this form!

Additional questions? Email our Family Engagement Administrator, Elianna Clayton, at  erclayton@bcps.k12.md.