Flamboyan Foundation
Inspired by REAL
One Parent’s Story of Bringing Authentic Family Engagement to Her Own School
Hear how Assistant Principal Tarah Galloway is bringing REAL Family Engagement to her school after experiencing it firsthand as a parent.
Our Stories
Two DC Schools Reflect on REAL Family Engagement
LeAngelo Emperator and Kortni Stafford both know what’s possible when schools and families have authentic, trusting relationships. Hear from these school leaders on their hopes and vision for REAL Family Engagement at their schools this year.
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We’re hiring for 5 new roles on our program, finance, and communications teams, and seeking a consultant for national listening work.
Resource + Guidance
The School Leader Tool
As you head into the summer planning season, it’s time to consider how your school can embed REAL Family Engagement into your vision for the upcoming year.
POWERED BY FLAMBOYAN
The Family Engagement Assessment Tool
Introducing a first-of-its-kind tool to assess your family engagement practice and receive personalized recommendations on how to improve.
Catalyzed by Flamboyan
REAL Family Engagement
Flamboyan is championing REAL Family Engagement in schools and school systems across the country to ensure families get the information and connections they need to support their children’s education.
Our Work
Ensuring Children Most Impacted by Inequity Thrive
Building Effective Family Engagement
Students do better when families and educators work together as equal partners. We work in Washington, DC and throughout the US to strengthen family engagement through school partnerships and leadership development so students excel.
Strengthening K-3 Reading
Reading proficiency by third grade is a cornerstone of academic success. Flamboyan works in Puerto Rico to ensure students are reading in Spanish on grade level by third grade.
4,000+
DC educators in public schools trained on REAL Family Engagement.
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resource downloads.
640+
individual artists supported through the Flamboyan Arts Fund.
News
The Latest From the Newsroom
In Their Own Words
Bridget Jackson, Director of College Counseling and Alumni AffairsThe intentionality of family engagement in our school is the most valuable thing we learned from Flamboyan.
In Their Own Words
Enid, Teacher in Puerto RicoWe need to participate in these programs because, if not, we don’t have access to materials.
In Their Own Words
Amy Tyburski, TeacherThe work I’ve done with Flamboyan has completely changed my teaching practice. Relationships are at the forefront of everything that I do as a teacher. In order for students to be successful, they need to trust their teachers. The trust that I’ve established with my students is a result of the trusting relationships I’ve built with their families.
In Their Own Words
Shareeda Jones, Parent TrainerMy hopes and dreams for my children are that they continue to put education first, stay on or above grade level, attend college and make a difference in whatever they put their minds to.
Resources
Tools, Research & Guidance
Publication
Family Engagement Matters
A strong body of evidence is clear that family engagement, from birth through adolescence, contributes to a range of positive student outcomes.