Family Education & Engagement

The district offers a variety of family education and engagement opportunities including workshops, conferences, newsletters, volunteering and more! Explore the tabs, calendar and content below for details.

Questions? Contact (916) 971-7929 or face@sanjuan.edu

Workshops & Events Happening Now!

Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills
Wednesday, December 11
5:30 - 7 p.m.
ON ZOOM

Join us for this informative virtual workshop to help parents and guardians guide your children in resolving conflict effectively and respectfully. Discover practical strategies to build empathy, strengthen communication and encourage positive problem-solving habits that will benefit your student both at school and in life.

Zoom link will be emailed to those who register and posted here the day of the workshop.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Talleres Familiares
Wednesday, December 18
6 - 7:30 p.m.
ON ZOOM

Presented in Spanish for families and community members. Explore tips and tools to support a successful school year for your student! Workshop topics include strategies for positive communication with school, college and career readiness, supporting communication with school, college and career readiness, supporting student mental health, district and community resources and more!

Zoom link will be emailed to those who register and posted here the day of the workshop.

Community Care Hub
Thursday, December 19
2 - 4:30 p.m.
Dyer Kelly Elementary School
3101 Bell Street, Sacramento

Free resource fair to access essential tools for student success. Food, diapers, learning tools and community resources. Support for enrollment, Parent Portal, school communication, navigating district programs and services. Winter coats will also be offered at this event.

Details & Community Resources

Family Engagement Video Library

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education

Check out this month's featured digital workshop highlighting what Artificial Intelligence is, how it works, and how school staff are using Artificial Intelligence to support teaching and learning in new ways. Presented by Nicole Naditz, Program Specialist of Instructional Technology and World Languages.

October's featured workshop:

Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are a great opportunity for home-to-school partnership to support student success. Check out this month's featured digital workshop to learn tips and strategies to get the most benefit out of parent-teacher conferences. Make sure to check out our website for new monthly videos!

Visit San Juan Unified's YouTube Channel to view other informational videos in our family engagement video library!

Parent Newsletter

Whether you have a 7-year-old or a 17-year-old, research shows that students perform better academically and behaviorally if the student knows their parents are involved and have high expectations. To support this effort, each month we will feature a new "Helping Children Learn" newsletter that is full of ideas to support learning at home.

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Volunteering

The district values and encourages the assistance of parents/guardians and other members of the community in sharing their special knowledge and abilities with our students in roles as classroom assistants, art docents, reading tutors and in other areas.

Volunteers must complete a one-time verification process. Get started here.

Interested in joining a District committee? Explore options here.

FACE Mobile

A mobile resource center, the FACE Mobile is designed to travel across the district to provide families with resources and support! San Juan Unified families who visit the FACE Mobile will receive:

Free Wi-Fi access
Access to technology
Educational resources
District and community resource information
Emergency food and diaper support
Free books to encourage reading at home
Assistance with enrollment
District employment opportunities
Volunteer registration
and so much more!

Have you visited the FACE Mobile?
Complete our survey to help continue & improve services!

You are invited to Community Care Hub!

Community Care Hubs are regional pop-up community resource fairs organized across various schools and locations within our school district. These events are designed to bring essential resources and support services directly to our families and students, making it easier for them to access the help they need in a convenient and welcoming environment. At each Community Care Hub event, local district departments and community partners are invited to host information tables where they can share valuable information and offer resources to attendees. These events provide an excellent opportunity for departments and organizations to engage directly with the community, build relationships, and raise awareness about services and programs they offer.

Whether it’s exploring resources, learning valuable information to support student success, offering tangible goods, providing referrals to social support services, or offering other vital supports, the goal of the event is to help address the important needs of our diverse community.

Community Care Hubs will take place on the following dates:

Thursday, Dec 5 at Cameron Ranch Elementary School (4333 Hackberry Ln, Carmichael) from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 19 at Dyer Kelly Elementary (3101 Bell Street, Sacramento) from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Please contact the Family and Community Engagement Department.
face@sanjuan.edu
(916) 971-7929

Become a FACE Mobile Sponsor

Become a FACE Mobile Sponsor

ABOUT THE FACE MOBILE

The FACE Mobile travels across our San Juan Unified district each week, visiting schools and local community spaces to provide families access to technology, free Wi-Fi, educational resources, free culturally relevant books, emergency food and diaper support, information about district and community supports, volunteer registration, employment opportunities, enrollment support, and so much more!

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

San Juan Unified School District’s Family and Community Engagement team is piloting a monthly FACE Mobile sponsorship opportunity for a select group of our community partners that support similar family initiatives found within our FACE Mobile. Currently, we are piloting this sponsorship opportunity with our San Juan Unified partners who focus on providing family and school support around STEAM initiatives and culturally responsive family engagement.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT

Supporting the district’s efforts to build strong partnerships between families, schools, and local communities, while helping to increase access and opportunity to our families, can greatly benefit your organization! Becoming a FACE Mobile Sponsor of the Month will provide your organization an opportunity to connect with families all across our district, inform them of the resources your organization provides, and receive exposure to a large number of district staff, families, students, organizations, and community members– all while highlighting your commitment and dedication to serving our San Juan Unified community!

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

The sponsorship package is $1000 and provides your organization with one calendar month of:

● Sponsorship Recognition sign inside and outside of the FACE Mobile

● Opportunity to table at each FACE Mobile stop, connecting with FACE Mobile visitors and providing your organization’s resources and literature. (If your organization is unable to table, FACE can provide resources from your organization on your behalf).

● Special recognition on San Juan’s FACE website and social media to thank you for your partnership with San Juan’s FACE Mobile.

If your organization is interested in becoming a FACE Mobile sponsor please email face@sanjuan.edu or call 916-971-7929

Past Workshops & Events

Families Matter Conference

FREE for parents, family members and caregivers! This one day conference is designed to offer workshops and resources that promote child development, improve student achievement and strengthen family engagement.

Explore Fall 2024 Conference Workshop Presentations

Explore Spring 2023 Conference Workshop Playlist on YouTube

Photo collage from the 2023 Families Matter Conference highlights workshop attendees smiling, talking and engaged in learning

Photos from the 2023 Families Matter Conference highlighting children at play and families exploring resources outdoors.

Family Power Hour

Monthly presentations with District staff to share about district and community resources. This is also an opportunity to ask questions about general school-related topics in an open forum.

Volunteering in San Juan Unified
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Successful Home-School Communication
Enrollment Services & School Choice
Adult Education Programs
Early Childhood Education Programs
English Learner Resources
Families in Transition/Experiencing Homelessness Resources
Students with Disabilities & Special Education Resources
Mental Health Supports
Bullying Prevention
Substance Abuse & Fentanyl Awareness
Summer Resources
and more!

Talleres Familiares

Cuentos Familiares/Family Stories

Family Leadership Academy

Family Leadership Academy is a 6-week series that empowers families to gain a greater understanding of our educational system, current district initiatives, and parent leadership opportunities. This is designed for any caregiver or community member interested in taking an active role in being partners in education.

Level Up Leadership is a follow up series for graduates of the academy with a deeper focus on tools and strategies for effective leadership and joining district committees.

Prevention Strategies

Experts share strategies to have meaningful conversations with families and youth regarding bullying, cyberbullying, social media use, internet safety, suicide, substance abuse and prevention.

Learn about the dangers of fentanyl and vaping.
Learn to address and prevent behavior problems, keep your family connected with positive communication and how to advocate for your child through Restorative Practices.
Learn about coping skills to support your student, resources for getting help and strategies to communicate with younger children struggling with mental health.
Learn effective communication strategies for resolving conflict and moving towards student-focused solutions.

Keys to High School Success

Overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Parenting Supports

Parent Project

This 10-week workshop is ideal for parents/guardians struggling with difficult teen behavior. Designed by parents, for parents to help raise healthy and happy teens.

Loving Solutions

A 10-week series for parents/guardians of strong-willed children between the ages of 5 to 10 years old. Combines group learning with at home tasks to maximize learning and interests.

Co parenting

A 6-week skill building program designed for families raising children in separate households. Provides parents/guardians useful strategies to minimize conflicts and improve communication.