Resources

Download: MAEC’s Elements of Family Engagement MAEC is proud to share our definition of family engagement. This milestone was made possible with the support of community members, practitioners, and team leaders from Maine, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, working in collaboration with the MAEC team. These voices came together to shape language that reflects real experiences and… Read More »

On May 6, 2025, MAEC hosted the inaugural Connections virtual event, bringing together over 300 family members and practitioners from 38 states. This conference offered 25 session that explored best practices in family engagement, including strategies for fostering partnerships between schools and communities. In our first spotlight from Connections, we are featuring Ari Gerzon-Kessler’s presentation… Read More »

Families will find information on Equity considerations in school choice Different educational options for early childhood through high school Specific information tailored to English Learners and students with disabilities It aims to provide comprehensive information to families from diverse backgrounds on various aspects of school choice. Not all school districts offer the same programs detailed… Read More »

Does your CI Process center ideas and knowledge from the community, particularly from those most affected by the problem? This document assists practitioners in using MAEC’s CI4E Resource Hub and Guided Pathways, a unique learning tool where individuals and teams examine the role of equity in their continuous improvement practices. 

MAEC’s Center for Education Equity developed this course on the preparation and recruitment of diverse teacher candidates and provided strategies on how SEAs, LEAs, schools, and institutions of higher education can leverage equitable partnerships to increase diversity. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Define the importance of a diverse teaching… Read More »

  Inclusive schools and the physical and emotional safety of all students are top priorities for educational success and healthy communities. The U.S. Department of Education has highlighted the urgency of student safety due to a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents in schools as a result of the discourse in the U.S. and violence… Read More »

August 24, 2023 The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) on Race and School Programming to guide schools on lawful programs to promote racially inclusive school communities. This resource clarifies the circumstances under which schools can – consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of… Read More »

Create and refine inclusive district-level plans, and activities that promote supportive educational environments for students experiencing homelessness With comprehensive and purposeful support plans schools and school districts can address the unique needs and challenges students experiencing homelessness face. Successful strategies must promote building capacity among staff and educators to identify students, have enrollment and information-sharing… Read More »

Develop family leadership programs that increase engagement and support for families in positive ways using inclusive and diversity-focused strategies. Learn how to update family leadership programs to consider students’ and families’ diverse knowledge and tools for success. A successful leadership program must identify and work with a family’s unique needs, experience, and knowledge to establish… Read More »

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, respected, and empowered at school, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Creating inclusive school environments where all students feel welcome requires collaboration and action from school administrators, educators, and students. MAEC developed three guides for administrators, educators, and LGBTQIA+ students. This series identifies strategies, action items,… Read More »