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Mission

The Community Partnerships and Family Engagement (CPFE) Department works to foster active collaboration between families, community partners, and CMS to support the social, emotional, and educational development of all students.

Shared Beliefs & Values 

We believe

• in the transformational power of family and community partnerships in helping students realize their highest potential.
  
• families are an integral part of the decision-making process on the school and district level.
  
• learning occurs in a culturally competent and caring environment supported by community partners and families.
  
• creating meaningful learning opportunities and developing college and career ready graduates is a shared responsibility between families, communities, and schools.
  
• successful and sustainable family and community partnerships are based on investing in the personal and learning outcomes of every student, shared accountability, two-way communication, mutual respect, and trust.
  
• all families and community members who interact with CMS on any level should feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected, Empowered, Connected, Informed, Essential, Supported, Heard, and Safe.
  

Our Approach

Our department fulfills its mission by:

• Building the capacity of families to become informed advocates and empowered partners in their child's academic success.
  
• Strengthening the capacity of district and school staff to effectively connect, engage, and collaborate with community partners and families.
  
• Engaging community partners to provide networks of support for students and families.
  
• Ensuring that all constituents receive high quality and timely customer service.
  
• Promoting and communicating a shared vision of community partnerships and family engagement across the district.
  

Get Involved!

We invite you to join us in transforming the educational experience for thousands of students throughout Mecklenburg County.

Below are a couple of ideas to get started:

• Become a registered volunteer, click here.
• Become a community partner (financial and/or in-kind donations and sponsorships)
  Please contact us at 980-343-6256 to discuss how you would like to support public education.