Parent and Family Engagement Month

                       PROCLAMATION
                                 PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MONTH
WHEREAS:           Families are their children’s first and most influential teachers, shaping the foundation for lifelong
                   learning, character development, and success, and when parents and families are engaged through
                   being actively involved in their children’s education, students achieve higher grades, attend school
                   more regularly, and are more likely to pursue postsecondary education and career goals; and

WHEREAS:           Meaningful partnerships between families, schools, and communities are essential to fostering
                   academic achievement, promoting positive behavior, and preparing students to become productive
                   citizens; and

WHEREAS:           The DeKalb County School District is committed to ensuring equity in access and opportunity for
                   every student and family, recognizing that inclusive engagement strengthens educational outcomes
                   and builds a culture of belonging and respect and The District reaffirms its dedication to providing
                   equitable opportunities for collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making between
                   families and educators across all schools and communities; and

WHEREAS:           National Family Engagement Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the vital role that
                   parents and families play in the educational success of every student, and to renew our shared
                   responsibility to nurture that success; and

NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED that the DeKalb County School District does hereby proclaim the month of
               NOVEMBER as PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MONTH in DeKalb County; and that NOVEMBER 20th
               shall be recognized and celebrated as PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DAY, encouraging all schools,
               families, and community partners to participate in activities that strengthen equitable
               family-school partnerships and support student achievement - ensuring that every student, regardless
               of background, language, or circumstance, has access to the opportunities and supports needed to
               reach their fullest potential.