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Family Engagement and Support

At AB Christian Learning Center, we firmly believe that family engagement is integral to everything we do. We continually explore how best to provide information to families and how to encourage them to become authentic co-partners with educators. Our goal is to empower families to support their children's academic journeys effectively.

Cultivating Collaboration with Families

Family engagement manifests in various ways. Our leadership team meets regularly with parents and caregivers to cultivate active involvement in their children's education. We emphasize the positive impacts of practices such as reading with young children and maintaining strong school attendance.
Additionally, we organize quarterly learning forums featuring community experts. These forums cover a wide range of topics, from health care and early childhood education to college and career support. We wholeheartedly encourage parents and caregivers to volunteer within our program and at after-hours events, reinforcing the bond between home and school.

The Power of 7

Over the years, we've continuously asked ourselves: What is the best way to engage families? How can we empower them to co-partner in their children’s education? Our answer lies in the “Power of 7,” a community-based model introduced by our founder, Loretta Burns, at the National League of Cities conference in Michigan in 2016. The Power of 7 aims to equip parents and caregivers as true partners in their children's education. This model is built on the premise that everyone has personal relationships with at least seven other individuals who can influence a child's life. By leveraging these connections, we can enhance the effectiveness of parent and family engagement.

Our Goals

Empower Leadership:Create an environment that positions parents and families as strong leaders and advocates for their children.
Drive Change:Enable parents and families to act as agents of change.
Co-Creation:Involve parents and families in critical decision-making processes and investments that impact their children’s education.
Service Delivery:Allow parents and families to shape how local early childhood care, education, health, and economic well-being programs and services are delivered.

How the Power of 7 Supports Families

Access Resources:Learn how to utilize community resources that foster cognitive development and learning for children.
Training and Support:Take advantage of training sessions, information, and support services available to families.
Personal Advocacy:Receive individualized support and encouragement to address challenges and implement effective solutions for children.
Navigating Education:Benefit from advocacy assistance to effectively navigate the school system.
Learn more about our initiatives and be a part of this empowering journey.
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