Family Engagement

As part of the Community Learning Center’s mission to support the holistic development of every child and to empower and strengthen families, we are committed to enhancing both the quality and frequency of Family Engagement opportunities across the Sioux Falls School District. By fostering meaningful connections between schools, families, and the community, we aim to create inclusive and supportive environments that promote academic success, social-emotional well-being, and long-term positive outcomes for all students.

Connection Coordinators

Each school with a CLC program employs a full time Connection Coordinator. Their role is to bridge multiple gaps: between school day and out-of-school care, between school and home, between families and the Sioux Falls community. Connection Coordinators build relationships with students and parents to understand the needs of families and be able to connect them to resources within the school or throughout the community.

Programs

Students

Community Resource Fairs

The CLC runs 3 large Community Resource Fairs a year, hosted in local schools. These fairs bring together dozens of community vendors representing medical health, physical activity, education support, nutrition, safety, and all aspects of health and wellness. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn about the great programs, services, and opportunities throughout the Sioux Falls region. By bringing everyone together for an evening, we give families an easily accessible way to learn about and connect with service providers and give human service workers a chance to network and learn from each other too!

Statewide Community and Family Services

We use resources and share ideas in partnership with Statewide Community and Family Services. We encourage parents to take the 6 week online Common Sense Parenting class, offered multiple times a year. Visit the South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center website for more information. 

SD Family Engagement Center
Common Sense Parenting Class

SFSD and ParentGuidance.org Offer Side-by-Side Support

Sioux Falls School District families have free, confidential access to mental health resources through ParentGuidance.org, made possible by funding from the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation. Families can access more than 70 on-demand video courses, expert-led articles, therapist answers, and mental health education covering topics such as anxiety, depression, bullying, grief, behavior, and social media. Resources are available anytime in both English and Spanish, providing parents and caregivers with practical tools and support to help their children and families thrive.

Learn More About Parent Guidance Here