SAUs Encouraged to Share Maine Family Engagement Survey with Parents and Caregivers
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is encouraging school administrative units (SAUs) to share the Maine Family Engagement Survey with parents and caregivers. This survey was developed by the Consortium for Engaging Families Across Maine (CEFAM), which works directly with the Maine DOE, communities, and key partner organizations — including the Maine Parent Federation and the Maine Community Action Partnership — to implement educational excellence, culturally-responsive family engagement, and equity.
CEFAM was established by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) through a five-year Statewide Family Engagement Centers (SFEC) program grant. The Maine DOE has been collaborating with MAEC since the start of this grant in late 2021. SFEC grants provide financial support to organizations that offer technical assistance and training to state educational agencies in the implementation and enhancement of systemic and effective family engagement policies, programs, and activities.
Details about the survey:
5-10 minutes to complete
Available in English, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Somali, and Arabic
Open to ALL Maine parents and caregivers
MAEC will review, develop, and share a report of the aggregate data as soon as the goal of 1,000 survey responses is reached. Feedback from parents and caregivers will be used to improve the programs and services that support Maine children’s success in school. Parents and caregivers have extremely busy lives, so as a thank you for their input, parents and caregivers who participate in the survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card!