Family Engagement
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to family engagement by dedicating resources and efforts to involve parents, guardians, and family members in a child's education and development. This commitment focuses on fostering strong, collaborative relationships between families, schools, and communities to support children’s learning and well-being. It includes creating opportunities for family participation, valuing family input, and working together to enhance educational outcomes and strengthen family bonds.
We believe that strong, engaged families are the foundation of a thriving community. Whether you're looking for fun activities, insightful resources, or tips to enhance your family relationships, we've got you covered. Join us as we explore ways to nurture bonds, celebrate togetherness, and build a supportive, loving family environment.
Our Goal
The district’s goal is to foster a sense of shared responsibility and accountability, supporting the home-school connection and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all students.
District Leadership Parent Opportunities
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) is comprised of a parent representative from each school site as well as district finance personnel. The BAC meets regularly throughout the school year in an open forum to review the current annual district budget, interim district budget reports, the governor’s initial state budget for the following school year, the May revision to the governor’s initial state budget, and the district’s proposed budget for the following school year. Topics of conversation may also include current legislation and its impact on the district budget. Members are recruited by school sites beginning in August, and the first BAC meeting generally takes place in October. The BAC does not meet in December. BAC members report the current budget information to the School Site Council. Please contact your school principal if you are interested in serving as your school site representative on the district BAC.
District Advisory Committee (DAC)
The Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) is a district-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community leaders who advise the Board of Education and district staff on behalf of Title I compensatory education program participants. Title I is a federally funded program that addresses the academic needs of underperforming students. Each school site annually elects one parent representative and a parent alternate to vote if the representative is absent. DAC provides communication, information, and training for School Site Councils. There are 25 schools with schoolwide Title I programs in the district.
Wellness Committee
The Wellness Committee welcomes participation from parents, students, community organizations, school board members, and school and district staff from child nutrition, physical education, school health, student services, and school administration. The Wellness Committee meetings take place via Microsoft Teams. Please contact [email protected] for a link to the meeting.
Parent Committee for Special Education
The district's Parent Committee for Special Education is a dedicated space for parents and guardians to collaborate, discuss, and share big-picture ideas to support students with special needs. To learn more and apply please contact the district's Special Education Department at [email protected].
Preschool Parent Advisory Committee
The State Preschool has a Parent Advisory Council. This committee is involved in planning, developing, and evaluating the educational program for preschool students. Parents/guardians who want to participate in this committee can contact their child's teacher or the preschool office at (619) 425-2362. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend meetings.
Events
Every year, CVESD hosts various community events and workshops for families to participate in and attend. A few of the district's key events include:
Collaborative Partners Meeting
Through the Chula Vista Community Collaborative (CVCC), CVESD hosts a monthly Collaborative Partners Meeting that meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July) from 9 - 11 a.m. at the South Bay Pioneers located at 270 C Street in Chula Vista. The CVCC monthly meeting offers resources, agency/informational presentations, time for networking, and a resource table for literature/handouts.
Community Expo
Families are able to launch into the new school year with the district's annual Community Expo! This free event, held at the start of each year, offers families a fantastic opportunity to explore district programs, access valuable resources and information, and engage in fun, interactive activities for students of all ages.
CVESD University
CVESD University is a learning experience for parents and guardians. The program's goal is to provide families with the tools needed to engage in their child's educational journey in a fun and engaging way. Learn more by clicking here.
Day of the Child
Through the Chula Vista Community Collaborative (CVCC), CVESD hosts a yearly Day of the Child for families at Memorial Park in Chula Vista. The free event provides resources, information, and interactive activities.
Station Experiences Field Trip
One parent/guardian from each school site is nominated by their principal to participate in a parent field trip to one of the district’s Station Experiences. The field trip is an interactive learning day for parents.
Station Experiences Community Events
Through the Innovation Department, CVESD’s Station Experiences hosts open house community events where families learn about the innovative programming happening at CVESD.