Presented by Gina Perez, Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District (CA); and Dr. Emily Couch, MTSS TOSA, Oak Harbor Public Schools (WA)
Moderated by Kelly Truong, Senior Account Director, Panorama Education

Sponsored by Panorama Education

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One of the essential pillars of a successful MTSS implementation is effective family communication. Recognizing the crucial role of families as partners in student education, this edLeader Panel provides valuable guidance on fostering open lines of communication, building trusting relationships, and engaging families in the decision-making process.

View this engaging edLeader Panel that delves into the critical aspects of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the pivotal role of effective family communication in optimizing student progress. Designed for educators, administrators, and family engagement professionals, this session equips you with practical strategies and insights to establish a collaborative framework that fosters student success. School leaders share their experiences with:

• Establishing a collaborative framework for family engagement and communication
• Strengthening relationships with families through effective communication strategies
• Empowering families to support student progress at home

This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers, school and district leaders, and family engagement professionals.

About the Presenters

Gina Perez is a family engagement specialist with San Bernardino City USD who has a passion for systemizing family engagement, supporting families as equal partners in students’ successes and serving the community that provided her so much. In addition to being an SBCUSD student, Mrs. Perez has served as a district athletic coach, teacher, resource teacher, program facilitator and administrator designee. She has her Bachelor of Arts in English literature, master’s degree in educational leadership, primary and secondary credentials.

Dr. Emily Couch is a Pacific Northwest native who has taught, coached, and led in schools and districts throughout Oregon and Washington for the past decade. She has undergraduate degrees in elementary education and history, her master’s degree in Student Development Counseling and Administration, an ESOL endorsement, and an administrative license. She completed her doctorate with a concentration in Curriculum Design and Development in 2021. Dr. Couch is passionate about centering student experiences as she collaborates with colleagues to create schools and systems that serve each and every student. She is always looking for opportunities to explore and travel.

About the Moderator

Kelly Truong leads work with many of Panorama’s large district clients, including Tulsa Public Schools, Edmond Public Schools, Des Moines Public Schools, Shawnee Mission Public Schools, and Olathe Public Schools.

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Panorama Education partners with K-12 schools and districts across the country to collect and analyze data about social-emotional learning, school climate, family engagement, and more. With research-backed surveys and a leading technology platform, Panorama helps educators act on data and improve student outcomes. Panorama supports 15 million students in 21,000 schools and 1,500 districts across 50 states.