Our Mission
The Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) works to empower students, teachers, and parents to ensure families and communities have an active voice in their child’s educational experience. FACE works to empower families through outreach, events, whole-family educational opportunities, and community and faith-based partnerships.
Vision & Purpose
- Increase student achievement
- Build partnerships with parents and community
- Communicate district initiatives
- Empower families and community
- Close the communication gap between families and the communities
- Establish a pipeline to resources and services
Attend the Parent Resource Conference
We're excited to invite CPS families to join us for a day of learning, connection, and empowerment on September 26, 2026 at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. Designed to help parents and caregivers navigate the District and advocate for their families, this informational event offers valuable opportunities to connect with school and community partners, ask questions, and discover essential support systems to help your student thrive at home and in school.
Event Programming
Visit information tables and resource booths designed to support your family across the following areas:
- Engage and Empower: Learn how to strengthen your partnership with your school and advocate for your family.
- Tools for Parents: Get practical guidance, information, and tools to navigate CPS and support your student’s success.
- Academic Support: Discover resources, programs, and strategies to help your student succeed at every stage.
- Safety and Family Support: Learn about your rights and connect with resources to help keep your family safe and thriving.
The event will also feature a panel discussion with seven dedicated parent leaders from across CPS as they share their firsthand experiences navigating LSCs, PACs, and BACs. Listen in as they discuss the everyday realities of engaging through these parent groups, developing home-school partnerships and navigating local school governance.
Event Details
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.) - Location: Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Arts Building - Door 3C
1462 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 - Perks: Free light breakfast and lunch provided.
Levels of Engagement
Inform
We will keep you informed, in your language and in a format that reaches you or your household.
Consult
We will listen and acknowledge your thoughts.
Involve
We will work with you to ensure your thoughts are reflected.
Collaborate
We will work together to formulate solutions that take your advice.
Explore Our Community Toolkit
The CPS Dreaming with Community Toolkit was developed in partnership with Conic Group, a human-centered design firm, community partners and parents. This toolkit builds on the CPS Equity Framework, Elevated Chicago Principles and Recommendations and CPS’ Spectrum of Inclusive Partnerships. It is built on a foundation of trust and respect for each community as the leading voice in articulating its dreams for what education services should be.
Get Involved With Your Local School Council
Get Involved With Your Local School Council
Register For FACE2FACE Workshops
News and Announcements
4/06/2022
Rising by Lifting Others: Empowering Parent Leaders on Chicago’s South Side
In her role as a FACE manager for CPS, Mirlene Dossous gives back to the Chicago community as a counselor, mentor, and resource connector.
2/02/2022
Keeping the Doors Open: The Positive Effects of Parent Workshops on Chicago’s North Side
As a FACE manager serving Chicago’s Far North Side neighborhoods, Les Kniskern believes that every parent deserves access to equitable professional and learning opportunities.
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