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2025-2026

LCPS Families, The 2025–2026 school year was one of growth, connection and collaboration for the Division of Family and Community Engagement (FACE). Our work is centered on a simple but important belief: when families, schools and communities work together, students benefit. Throughout the year, we continued to strengthen the systems, relationships and partnerships that support student success. We expanded opportunities for family engagement, increased access to information and resources, enhanced multilingual communication and language support services, and deepened partnerships with businesses, community organizations, faith-based groups and volunteers. Through the work of our Family Liaisons, Family Academy, FACE Teacher Cohort, School Business Partnership Executive Council and cross-departmental collaborations, we created meaningful opportunities for families to engage in their children's educational journeys and feel connected to their school communities. This year also reflected the power of partnerships. Through initiatives like the Interfaith Luncheon and Together in Remembrance, as well as countywide efforts addressing food insecurity and family support, we strengthened relationships and expanded our network of care surrounding our students and families. The accomplishments highlighted throughout this report represent the collective efforts of families, students, staff, community partners and volunteers who share a commitment to supporting every child. While the programs, events and initiatives are important, the true impact is found in the relationships built, barriers reduced and opportunities created for students and families across Loudoun County. We are grateful for the partnerships that make this work possible and look forward to continuing to listen, engage, collaborate and grow together in support of student success.

Every Family. Every Child. Every Day.

Renée M. Dawson Director, Family and Community Engagement Department of Communitications and Community Engagement

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SIX GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 01

Shared Leadership and Vision - Families, educators and community members collaborate to develop and sustain a shared vision for student success.

Two-Way Communication - Open, consistent and responsive communication builds trust and supports authentic family partnerships.

Capacity Building for Families and Staff Engagement is strengthened when families and educators are supported in developing the knowledge, tools and confidence to work together.

Accessibility and Responsiveness Family engagement efforts must be inclusive, equitable and responsive to the diverse languages, cultures and needs of our school community.

Trusting Relationships and Collaboration - Strong, trusting relationships between families, school staff and community partners are essential for student success.

Continuous Improvement and Reflection Effective family and community engagement is regularly evaluated and improved through reflection, data and feedback from families.

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ALIGNED TO ONE LCPS: 2027 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR EXCELLENCE

EMPOWERED STUDENTS

EXEMPLARY STAFF

ENRICHED DIVISION

ENGAGED COMMUNITY

Family Academy School Business Partnership Executive Council Business and Community Partnerships Multilingual Services Community Schools Communities in Schools School Spirit Podcast Ready, Set, K Collaboration Nonprofit and Community Partnerships FACE Resource Hub - anticipated Fall 2027

FACE Teacher Cohort Family Liaison Professional Development Cross-Departmental Collaborations School-based Consultation and Support

Family and Community Engagement Framework Implementation Cross-Departmental Collaborations Regional Partnerships Network Participation FACE Model Schools - anticipated Fall 2027 FACE Resource Hub - anticipated Fall 2027

Family Academy Family Liaison Services School Business Partnership Executive Council Business Partner Program Volunteer Engagement Initiatives First Responders Community Event Interfaith Luncheon Nonprofit and Community Partnerships Regional Partnerships Network Community Outreach and Engagement Events Loudoun Charitable Food Systems Committee Loudoun County Food Providers Committee FACE Resource Hub - anticipated Fall 2027

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COLLECTIVE IMPACT In partnership with businesses and cross-departmental collaborations, FACE engaged thousands of LCPS students and families in division-wide events that expanded access to resources, deepened community connections and supported student success beyond the classroom. EVENT ENGAGEMENTS School Business Partnership Breakfast - With 800 business and school leaders in attendance, the annual School Business Partnership Breakfast spotlighted collaborations and honored community partners supporting curriculum, career pathways and local engagement. Interfaith Luncheon – LCPS convened faith-based and community leaders to strengthen partnerships that support students and families, creating space for collaboration, shared understanding and coordinated outreach efforts across the county. First Responders Appreciation - LCPS hosted a celebratory cookout for approximately 225 first responders, honoring their dedicated service to our students, schools and community through a heartfelt gesture of appreciation. Family Academy – FACE expanded access to learning through Family Academy, offering workshops and virtual sessions to equip families with tools to support their child’s academic success, navigate the school system and connect to available resources.

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENTS LANGUAGE ACCESS SERVICES As the division has expanded mobile-friendly, translatable, and accessible communication across major platforms, families have greater access to information in their preferred language. Personalized language services remain essential during family meetings, for families who are new to LCPS, and when important or complex information requires direct interpretation or translation support. FACE continues to strengthen language access by helping families understand and navigate LCPS resources, opportunities and services. This access supports meaningful family engagement in their child’s education and helps ensure every child, every day has the support to learn, grow and achieve.

NUMBER OF INTERPRETER REQUESTS THIS YEAR On-Demand Virtual

In-Person

3,357

Offices and Schools Served SY25-26

603

10,009

Calls

Minutes

Onboarded and Trained New Interpreters

159

TRANSLATION SERVICES 2025-2026 DATA Number of documents requested for translation:

1,739

Number of languages requested:

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FAMILY LIASONS Family liaisons serve in every school, connecting families to their school and the broader community. Family liaisons help families navigate services that support essential resources, health and wellness, basic needs and family engagement. The FACE office provides division-wide leadership and coordination of the family liaison program, including onboarding, training and ongoing professional development, resources and daily support.

STUDENT AND FAMILY IMPACT This past school year, family liaisons logged approximately

71,000 HOURS for students and families.

49,749 Total instances of students served.

Received

$4,500

for winter coat vouchers from the National Center for Children and Families.

31,203

Total instances of families served.

The most frequent and ongoing areas of family liaison support include: weekend meals, food pantry/food banks, healthcare (medical/dental/vision), clothing, winter items, school supplies, transportation, housing/utility needs, English/ESL classes, diapers, hygiene items, LCPS fee waivers, LCPS applications (FARM, McKinney-Vento, special programs, etc.) and LCPS technology (ParentVUE, LinqConnect, Schoology, email, family surveys). The FACE Team welcomed and prepared 16 new Family Liaisons through a comprehensive onboarding and professional learning program that equipped them with the knowledge, resources and relationship-building strategies needed to connect families with schools, community supports and opportunities for student success. Family liaison staff meetings included: Loudoun Education Foundation Fueled, Women Giving Back, LCPS Family and Community Engagement Framework, Inova, Loudoun Free Clinic, LCPS Head Start and STEP, LCPS After-School Programming, Northern Virginia Family Services, Food For Neighbors and Healthy Families of Loudoun.

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As I wrap up my time as a liaison, I look back with pride at the work I've accomplished and the relationships I've made with my families. I think about what I could have done better, too. Seeing some of my 8th-grade parents at the ceremony yesterday - they are so genuinely appreciative of the work we do in this tough economy. Some of these moms just wanted to hug me - and they hugged me so, so tight! It was really touching. Liaisons truly make a difference!

FAMILY ACADEMY WORKSHOPS Family Academy strengthens connections between families and schools in measurable ways. Attendees report: 93% of families agreed or strongly agreed that sessions provided helpful tools and information to support their child’s academic and emotional success. 90% of participants reported feeling more engaged with LCPS after attending a session. 93% expressed interest in attending future FACE Family Academy sessions, demonstrating sustained satisfaction and demand. Monthly Family Academy sessions hosted 248 attendees and covered a range of topics including College and Career Readiness, Special Programs and Alternative Pathways, Avoiding the Summer Slide and more. Sessions address topics supporting students and families. Videos of each session are posted. For a full list, visit www.lcps.org/familyacademy.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT AND VISITS Through more than 70 school visits, the FACE team provided training and support to family liaisons and schools, including school-based training for business partners' recruitment to expand community support for school needs. Business partners provided schools with backpacks, teacher workroom makeovers, classroom supply drives and fulfilled other school-based needs identified by school leadership, teachers or counselors. FACE is committed to strengthening school communities, empowering educators and fostering meaningful partnerships that support the success of every student. BUSINESS PARTNER SUPPORT Local businesses and nonprofits can support LCPS students and families by partnering with FACE to help address essential needs. These partnerships connect families with clothing, household items, school supplies and other resources that remove barriers and help students fully access educational opportunities. Some examples include: 230 vouchers provided by the Help 4 Our Children nonprofit organization to be used at the annual Galilee United Methodist Rummage Sale. Vouchers were valued at $100 each and families could shop for items of their choice. Provided families with $8,000 worth of vouchers to support student eye exams and glasses through a partnership with the National Center for Children and Families. Provided families with $4,500 worth of Burlington vouchers to purchase student winter coats and items through a partnership with the National Center for Children and Families. Wondering how you can support FACE initiatives? Reach out to lcps.org/faceconnect.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS Strong business, community and nonprofit partnerships help support students, families and schools across LCPS. Through the School Business Partnership Executive Council, partners expand career exploration, connect resources to needs and create meaningful opportunities such as Job for a Day. In collaboration with Career, Technical and Adult Education and other LCPS offices, LCPS continued to strengthen these connections. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school business partnership roster grew by 40%, reaching a milestone of 2,300 partners across the division. With support from the $377,000 VDOE Community School Implementation and Development Grant, FACE added a full-time Community Schools Coordinator to serve Guilford and Sully elementary schools. FACE also launched a partnership with Communities In Schools in fall 2025, bringing additional support to students and families at Sugarland Elementary, Seneca Ridge Middle and Dominion High School. FACE also partnered with LCPS Strategic Communications to create the School Spirit Podcast, featuring student perspectives on belonging, school connectedness, academic programming and experiences that shape their success.

2025–2026 VDOE COMMUNITY SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION IMPACT AT A GLANCE

800+

Community School Events

Event Participants

Community Partners

After-School Programs

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REFLECTIONS AND LOOKING AHEAD

CELEBRATING CONNECTION AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT: 2025–2026 YEAR IN REVIEW The accomplishments highlighted throughout this report reflect the collective impact that is possible when schools, families and community partners work together toward a shared purpose. During the 2025–2026 school year, FACE successfully launched the inaugural FACE Teacher Cohort, expanded community outreach programming, increased leadership engagement through Lead Loudoun presentations and strengthened community connections through initiatives such as National Night Out, the inaugural Interfaith Luncheon and the First Responders Event. These accomplishments establish a strong foundation for the division's continued growth. Looking ahead, emerging needs identified across the division continue to shape our priorities. Schools are seeking stronger systems to connect families with resources, expanded school-business partnerships to enhance student opportunities and a more coordinated approach to distributing essential supports. In response, FACE will focus its 2026–2027 efforts on implementing the FACE Model School framework, launching the second year of the FACE Teacher Cohort, expanding school visits, updating the FACE Toolkit and advancing the centralized FACE Resource Hub (anticipated fall 2027). Together, these efforts reflect the impact of Family and Community Engagement across LCPS and the power of strong connections among schools, families and communities. This work continues with a shared commitment to ensuring every student and family feels connected, supported and valued. Every Family. Every Child. Every Day.

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Published by: Department of Communications and Community Engagement 21000 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148 www.lcps.org/face