Flamboyan Foundation

10/13/2026

It’s been one week since the Flamboyan Fall Community of Practice (CoP)!

We got the chance to reflect with our partner educators on how leadership and systems work together to support prioritizing meaningful family engagement as a core strategy for student success.

10/05/2026

Everyone has a role to play in engaging families as partners to accelerate student learning.

Learn more about how educators, school leaders, and system leaders all support REAL Family Engagement: https://bit.ly/4rGACAO

09/28/2026

It's hard to believe, but the first round of conferences are coming up in just a few short weeks.

Start planning now to ensure families have access to data that is easily understood and strategies to support student learning at home.

Explore this Quick Guide to Academic Partnering: https://bit.ly/3MZJ8Yl

09/23/2026

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a challenge across the country.

Engaging families early in the year has been shown to improve attendance before it becomes a longer term pattern. Explore more: https://bit.ly/2PG9bcB

09/21/2026

The Shubert Foundation's grant application period is now open!

Performing arts organizations in Puerto Rico: this is your opportunity to access funding from one of the most important foundations in the United States supporting the arts.

Categories and deadlines:
🎭 Theatre — December 3
💃 Dance — October 14
🏛 Arts-related organizations — October 14
🎓 Shubert Scholars — October 14

Requirements: minimum annual budget of $150K and own 501(c)(3) designation (theatre and dance).

First time applying? Shubert offers orientation webinars on Tuesday, September 29 and Thursday, November 12.

For more information on applications: https://www.shubertfoundation.org/

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The Shubert Foundation is dedicated to sustaining and advancing performing arts in the US, with an emphasis on theatre and a secondary focus on dance.

09/17/2026

Building strong relationships at the beginning of the year lays the foundation for a strong partnership between families and schools.

Make sure that your reach out to families isn't just about one-way information sharing, but is about enabling families to be true partners. Relationships are built over time, but they start with a first step to meet families where they are. What's the first step you could take to start the year strong?

Learn more and download this quick guide here: https://bit.ly/4yzoyn2

09/09/2026

Would you like to deepen your leadership and impact?

We invite you this September 15th at 4 PM EST to an informational webinar about the Aspen Puerto Rico Fellowship.

Join us to learn more about this initiative that seeks to connect Puerto Rican leaders committed to the progress of the archipelago.

In this webinar you'll learn more about:
- The vision behind the Fellowship
- Why this opportunity is so important in this moment?
- The application process and timeline
- And Aspen's values-based leadership model

We look forward to seeing you!
📅 September 15 | 4pm - 5pm EST
🌐 Virtual | In Spanish

Register for the webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/aspenfellowshipwebinar

08/31/2026

Flamboyan partner schools gathered in August to identify their family engagement goals for the year, how they will launch beginning of the year relationship building with staff, and how they will track progress towards their goals.

At Flamboyan, we know that high-quality family engagement is a proactive strategy that requires intentional planning, not an afterthought.

When leaders, at the school and system level, create the conditions for this planning, educators are better able to incorporate family engagement into their routines, ensuring that it's not an "add-on", but rather a core part of their instructional strategy for the upcoming year.

08/27/2026

Strong relationships between educators and families are key to real communication and academic success.

This guide was designed for leaders who want to go beyond the classroom and build a culture where family partnerships thrive. Inside, you'll find strategies for policies, leadership practices, and systems that support authentic engagement at every level.

Download here: https://bit.ly/4bXufm8

Relationship Building Last Updated: Aug 12, 2026 A System Leader's Guide to Relationship Building Home Resource Library A System Leader’s Guide to Relationship Building Build the systems, culture, and conditions that help strong family partnerships thrive. Strong relationships between educators an...

08/19/2026

Family engagement is one of the most powerful strategies we have to improve student outcomes.

In our latest blog, Dr. Justin Ralston, from Weld RE-8 outside of Denver, CO, shares why district leaders must move beyond isolated engagement efforts and build systems where families are true partners in student success.

If we're serious about improving attendance, strengthening relationships, and increasing achievement, we need to stop asking "How do we get families involved?" and start asking "How do we design systems that make partnership possible?"

If you're ready to take the first step, explore our latest resource from the Family Engagement Roadmap and see how system leaders across the country are prioritizing Family Engagement: https://bit.ly/4bXufm8

Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3Um3nGk

Dr. Justin E. Ralston, Superintendent Weld RE-8 District From my first role as a teacher in Monroe County Public Schools in Bloomington, Indiana to my current role as superintendent of Weld RE-8 School District, I have led with a simple commitment: listen first. Not only to students and staff, but a...