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• If you have any concern or have spotted trouble, feel free to bring it up. Don’t feel like you have to wait for the teacher to say it first.
• Don’t go into the conference thinking you’re the only protection or defense for your child.
• If you don't understand, ASK!
• Focus on the communication and teamwork between home and school that can benefit your child.

For more tips, check out "The Unlikely Truth About Parent-Teacher Conferences".

🟣 Academic Achievement: Demonstrates a student's level of proficiency (academic skill) at any point-in-time within a subject area

🟠 Academic Growth: Demonstrates a student's growth within a subject area over a certain period of time.

🔴 DIBELS: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, a series of short assessments that measure a student's literacy skills.

🟠 MTSS: Multi-Tiered System of Supports, a framework that helps schools and districts support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning

🔵 Read Plan: an individualized intervention plan for students in Colorado who have a significant reading deficiency

🟡 Star 360: a computer-based assessment that measures a student's academic progress in reading, math, and early literacy

For more acronyms and common educational terms, check out Engage49 using the button below.

We are eager to hear your voice and to understand how we can better support you in facilitating your child's learning journey at home. Your input is invaluable in shaping decisions regarding your child's education, and we are committed to ensuring your questions and suggestions are addressed. Thank you for your continued partnership and involvement in your child's education!

To give us feedback on next month's Engage49 topic, please use the button below to tell us what you would like to learn more about around collaborating with your school or district!

To foster open, two-way communication, we warmly invite you to participate in Engage49 LIVE. This is an opportunity to hear from, and to share your questions directly with, community experts, school representatives, and fellow families.

Topic: Health and Hazards

When: November 13th, 2024 at 6pm

Where: Sand Creek High School Library

Register: Stay tuned for more information to sign up for this event!

Join us for a conversation on children's health, covering topics such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise. We'll also discuss hazards to be aware of, including vaping, tobacco products, and common addictions that students face.

We are Engage49 – D49’s Family, School, Community Partnership (FSCP) Collaborative. Our mission is to serve and support D49 families directly by connecting you with valuable information and useful resources throughout the school year. Our common goal is to see D49 students flourish, and we believe creating positive relationships with parents is crucial to building strong foundations and launching students to success in our exceptional schools. The BOE has prioritized advocacy in their strategic objectives for the 24-25 school year and as Engage49, we are dedicated to building your capacity and advocacy opportunities in D49.