APPLE Institute
Family Engagement and Leadership Training for School District Communities
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What are you imagining for your school community? We hope it is an engaged community of families and educators working together to support all students! The APPLE Institute is a free, virtual training program to help parent leaders, special education administrators, and school community members build collaborative leadership teams to increase parent engagement in their school districts. We know from research that when families and schools work together, students do better.
During the APPLE Institute, school district-based teams work together to develop an Action Plan while building trusting relationships, better communication and increased parent engagement. We welcome team members from the SEPAC, ELPAC, PTO, District Administration, Staff, School Committee, Site Council, or Family Engagement Specialists.
Teams must include a minimum of 5 members:
- 2 parents (SEPAC parents, PTO and ELPAC are welcome to join the team!)
- 2 school district members (School Admninistrator, Family Engagmenet Specialist, Team Chair or Educator)
- 1 additional community partner (School Committee, Site Council or other Community Partner)
Please contact us if your District is interested but does not have a team in place! masspac@fcsn.org
Schedule for 2024
April 30 | Applications Due (accepted teams announced on May 1)
May 3 | Introduction to APPLE 9am-10:30am
May 6 – June 7 | District teams meet with FCSN Facilitators to create an Action plan
June 14 | Second virtual convening of District Teams 9am-11am
Fall 2024 | Action Plan Check ins
Check out the sections below for more information or contact us with your questions – masspac@fcsn.org
Seeds for the Future: Skill Training
Working together, districts and families can create opportunities for families to be involved.
Tips and strategies to engage all families. We encourage diverse APPLE teams.
APPLE Curriculum
Check out our Agenda
Check out what you will learn at APPLE!
Please complete our Team Application form to be considered for this year’s APPLE Institute.