Family Resources

Parent & Family Engagement

Strong partnerships between families, schools, and the community help every student learn, grow, and succeed.

Family Participation

Your Voice Matters

Parent and family input helps APS strengthen programs, improve services, and make decisions that support student success.

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Schoolwide Planning

Families are invited to participate in school planning and provide input on programs and services that support students.

02

Annual Parent Survey

Families have opportunities to share feedback about school programs, communication, and family engagement.

03

Policies & Compacts

Parents and families provide input in the development and review of parent and family engagement policies and school-family compacts.

04

Program Evaluation

Family feedback helps APS evaluate the effectiveness of engagement activities and identify opportunities for improvement.

Partners in Every Child’s Success

Avoyelles Parish Schools values parents and families as essential partners in education. We are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for families to stay informed, share feedback, and take part in decisions that support student achievement.

This page provides access to district engagement information, policies, family learning opportunities, and helpful federal program resources.

District Policy

Parent & Family Engagement Policy

Learn how Avoyelles Parish Schools and families work together to support student achievement through meaningful parent and family engagement.

Family Learning

Virtual Parent Power Hour

Join APS for virtual sessions designed to give families practical information, helpful resources, and opportunities to stay connected with their child’s education.

Upcoming

Know Their Hearts

October 21, 2026 • 5:30 PM

Join us for our next Virtual Parent Power Hour as we share information and resources to help families better understand and support their children.

Watch On Demand

The Importance of Attendance

September 2026

Learn why regular attendance matters and how families and schools can work together to support students in being present, prepared, and ready to learn.

Watch the September Power Hour
More sessions are coming. New Virtual Parent Power Hours and recordings will be added here throughout the school year.
Helpful Information

Family & Federal Program Resources

Explore information and resources that help families understand federal programs, student supports, and opportunities for parent and family involvement.

Title I

Learn more about Title I programs and how federal resources support students, schools, and families.

Explore Federal Programs

Parent’s Right to Know

Find information about a parent’s right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s teachers.

View Parent Information

Federal Program Resources

Access additional information, documents, and resources related to federal programs serving APS students and families.

Visit Federal Programs
Need Assistance?

Contact Parent & Family Engagement

Have questions about parent and family engagement, family resources, or opportunities to get involved? Contact our Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator.

Becky Spencer, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator
Parent & Family Engagement

Becky Spencer

Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator

☎ 318-253-5982 ✉ Send Email
Avoyelles Parish Schools
221 Tunica Drive West
Marksville, LA 71351