Supporting schools and districts in the
counties of Holmes, Stark, and Wayne.
Vision: Maximizing Partnerships to Elevate Learning
Family and Community
Krista L. Allison, J.D.
Consultant, Family Engagement, School Improvement
Krista.Allison@sst9.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1553
Andrea Ciavarelli, M.Ed.
Consultant, Secondary Transition, School Improvement
Andrea.Ciavarelli@sst9.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1413
Parent Support
Deb Bates
Parent Support Coordinator
Stark County Educational Service Center
Debbie.Bates@starkesc.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1552
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April - May 2025
Family and Community Engagement - At the Table Network!
Join SST9 for our 2024-25 Family and Community Engagement—At the Table Network! Our monthly meetings will occur from October 2024 to June 2025 on the third Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
You can access the meetings via the Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/xhm-awmi-snb.
Throughout the year, we will focus on achieving high-impact engagement through discussions on the following topics:
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Engaging families to improve attendance
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Family engagement basics for educators
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Family engagement in mental health and trauma
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Family engagement in early literacy
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Family engagement in the middle school and high school years
Krista Allison - Krista.Allison@sst9.org
Andrea Ciavarelli - Andrea .Ciavarelli@sst9.org
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