Register Today for the Colorado Promising Partnership Practices Webinar

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. MDT

This webinar is made possible with support from the National Center for Families Learning and the U.S. Department of Education.

Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships, and the Colorado Family Engagement Collaborative (CFEC) on September 18 for this free, virtual opportunity. 

This webinar will explore promising practices in family partnerships and is designed for teachers, school staff, community organizations, and parents and caregivers who want to build stronger partnerships between their families, schools, and communities.

Leaders from Colorado school districts representing urban, rural, and suburban communities will share their success stories in working with families and community organizations to build collaborative partnerships. Participants will learn about:

  • Five promising practices from Colorado communities selected by CDE to share their guidance.
  • How each promising practice was created, its impact, and evolution.
  • How to adapt and implement actionable strategies to meet the unique needs of their communities.

Colorado Promising Partnership Presentations Include: 

  • Escuela para padres, Gabby Alvarez, Durango School District
  • Collaborating with the Public Library, María Elena Thomas, Poudre School District
  • YouthPower365 Middle School, Kaitlyn Merriman, Eagle County School District
  • The Big Three (TB3) Community Student Learning Bingo, Lisa Denton, Sonia Varela, Korey Stites, Jeffco Public Schools
  • Communication Systems at Cimarron, Chris Zimmerman, Jessica Ranalletta, Douglas County School District

Register today to learn from and with your peers about this exemplary partnership work taking place around Colorado and possibilities to lead similar work in your community!

Learn More and Register Here

CFEC includes the National Center for Families Learning, Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, Black Parent Network, and CEI. Learn more about CFEC’s work and access related resources and opportunities here.


We welcome you to pass this opportunity along to your networks. If you have any questions, please contact Alex Carter at acarter@coloradoedinitiative.org.