Family Engagement Team

The Family Engagement Team was established in 2010 to provide meaningful support to GCA students and their learning coaches. Since its inception, the team has grown significantly—from five original members to a team of almost one hundred dedicated professionals. Every GCA family is assigned a Family Engagement Liaison (FEL) who supports them throughout their academic journey at our school.

The Family Engagement Team is committed to helping students and learning coaches successfully navigate the virtual learning environment. We work to support students in overcoming academic as well as other challenges that may arise. By collaborating with all GCA departments, the team ensures families receive the individualized support they need to thrive.

Our holistic approach includes early intervention, tailored support services, and connections to both school and community-based resources. Team members—including Family Engagement Liaisons and Family School Partnership Coordinators partner closely with families to promote strong communication, student motivation, and consistent engagement. Together, we strive to create a supportive educational environment where all students can succeed.

GCA’s  Family Engagement Team is celebrating our 15th school year!!  Even though we have changed our roles and our processes over the years, one thing has remained the same — we LOVE our families!

You may be surprised at all of the things this team does!

Family Engagement Liaisons

The Family Engagement Liaison (FEL) provides a range of services to students and their family to help them be successful at GCA.  The goal is to provide support to students by collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure student’s academic achievement and successful completion of school (or grade level standards).  The FEL will collaborate with other team members to provide resources, training, facilitate engagement, and promote effective communication practices between parents, teachers and other support staff.

• Facilitates a close working relationship between families and other school staff by being a main point of contact.
• Guides new families through the Strong Start/Stay Strong Process (onboarding) to ensure understanding and navigation of the main online school platforms. Provides troubleshooting and basic platform support throughout the school year. (Canvas, Clever, G-suite (Google Tools), Jigsaw, Infinite Campus, Nucleus (Attendance Program), etc.)
• Initiates regular and frequent contact with families to encourage attendance and compliance with school requirements and initiatives
• FELs and content teachers work together with families to provide the extra help needed to enable students to stay motivated and on track.
• Guides and directs the student through using the Online School Platform.
• Informs students and families of school updates/ information.
• Provides support in all areas of successful student learning and achievement.

Family Engagement Liaisons are available Monday-Friday from 8 am until 4 pm. If you are unable to reach your FEL, you should expect to receive a response within twenty-four hours (on school days).