Family Engagement Cohort NEWS
March 4, 2020
A Note from Kimberly
My family is traveling to Costa Rica with my husband's parents and his brother's family and I look forward to getting away and playing! Thankfully there is no threat of the VIRUS in this part of the world as we've had this trip planned for many months! I was able to buy hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes BEFORE all the stores were sold of them!
This newsletter will provide you some updates and reminders as well as share some resources to continue to spur you on in empowering and engaging your families!
I look forward to seeing you all real soon as we begin our coaching sessions!
As always, PLEASE reach out to me if I can offer any type of support as you are working to move the Family Engagement work forward.
Many blessings to you!
~Kimberly
What is the ONE thing, that if you did it consistently and superbly well, it would make a big difference in building positive relationships with families at your school?
How many of you have.......
- Encouraged positive phone calls to parents?
- Writing positive notes home with students?
- Increased your consistent communication with your families?
These were the things that you all indicated you believed that if you did it well and consistently, it would make a big difference!
What type of difference are you seeing?
What's New & Happening in Family Engagement on your Campus?
Please click HERE or button below to share!
Coaching & Implementation Support
After Spring Break I will reach out to you to review the agenda and make sure we all understand the plan and what to expect, what is needed, etc...
If there's been any change with the date/time or what has been put on the agenda, please let me know.
Powerful Partnerships Book Study
This is still a work in progress on my end!
More to Come!
Kimberly Baumgardner, Statewide Special Education Liaison--Education Service Center, Region 20
Kimberly has worked in the field of special education for 20 years. Her special education journey began in Waco ISD as a special education teacher where she wore many hats as an inclusion, resource and co-teacher at the elementary, middle school and high school level.
She has been on staff at Education Service Center, Region 20 for ten years, serving six years as a special education curriculum specialist, four years as the Family Engagement Consultant and is currently a Statewide Special Education Liaison. As a Special Education Liaison, she works to connect resources and supports across Texas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Email: kimberly.baumgardner@esc20.net
Website: www.esc20.net/spedfsa
Location: 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210-370-5431
Facebook: facebook.com/escregion20
Twitter: @ESCRegion20