Family Engagement Framework Workgroup

The 2020 Legislature directed OSPI and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to convene a workgroup to identify a family engagement framework for early learning through high school. The workgroup must review family engagement policies and practices in Washington and in other states, with a focus on identifying best practices that can be adopted throughout Washington. The workgroup includes family members with a variety of experiences and perspectives from around the state as well as appointed representatives.

By July, 2021, the Workgroup must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Authorizing Legislation

Sec. 501(3)(j) of SB 6186 (HB 2631)

Family Engagement Framework Workgroup Report

Past Meetings

2021

June 22, 2021
2:00-5:00pm

May 25, 2021
2:00-5:00pm

April 27, 2021
2:00-5:00pm

March 24, 2021
2:00-5:00pm

February 23, 2021 - Cancelled
2:00-5:00pm

January 26, 2021
2:00-5:00pm

2020

December 2, 2020
2:00-5:00pm

October 27, 2020
2:00-5:00pm

September 29, 2020
1:00-4:00pm

Members

Name Organization
Name April Messenger Organization Parent - Experience in Early Education
Name Carolynn Perkins Organization Washington State School Directors' Association
Name Carrie Basas Organization Office of the Education Ombuds
Name Dr. Ann Ishimaru Organization Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Name Denita Holmes Organization Parent - Tribal Representative
Name Jan Brown Organization School Board of Education
Name Jen Cole Organization Parent- Experience in Special Education
Name Julieta Altamirano-Crosby Ph.D. Organization Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee Designee
Name Kurt Hatch Organization Association of Washington State Principals
Name Laura Darland Organization Parent - Experience in Foster Care
Name Jeremiah Donier Organization Parent - Experience in High School
Name Megan Pirie Organization Parent - Experience in Middle School
Name Michael Finley Organization Washington Education Association - teacher
Name Michelle Sorensen Organization Washington Education Association - Social Worker
Name Norma Purdom Organization Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Name Hodan Mohamed Organization Parent - Experience in English Language Learners
Name Scarlet Wilson Organization Parent- Experience in Elementary School
Name Shanna McBride Organization Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Name Will Hausa Organization Commission on African American Affairs
Name Penelope Mena Organization Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Name TBD Organization Governors Office on Indian Affairs
Name Michelle Rolen Organization Washington State Counselors Association
Name Cherry Holmes Organization Washington State Parent Teacher Association

Co-Chairs: Cherry Holmes and Megan Pirie