family empowerment
Stronger partnerships with families.
More opportunities to thrive.
SchermCo helps schools turn family feedback into action. We work alongside school teams to understand families’ priorities, build meaningful partnerships, and connect families to resources that support student success and economic mobility."
“I strongly encourage parents to participate in committees such as PTA or the family engagement committee – it helps build the relationship between fellow parents and learn more about the needs of the school.”
Parent at Idlewild Elementary School
how we work
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Listen to families
Through surveys and conversations, we help schools understand families’ experiences, strengths, and priorities—and use those insights to guide decisions.
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Turn insights into action
We work with school teams to plan and implement family-focused experiences and connect community partners to the needs families identify. Support can include academic resources, financial education, workforce development, and other opportunities.
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measure and improve
We track participation, gather feedback, and assess outcomes throughout the school year. Together, we use what we learn to strengthen the school’s approach.
"I am speechless! The willingness and love with which these family events have been organized means a lot. Thank you!"
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"I am speechless! The willingness and love with which these family events have been organized means a lot. Thank you!" *
Testimonial
DATA HIGHLIGHTS
| Highlight | Description | Reporting Period |
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| 18,000 students and their families | Supported 20 partner organizations across North Carolina, serving approximately 18,000 students and their families. | 2023–2024 |
| 9,678 event attendees | Co-hosted 82 family-focused events with partner organizations, drawing 9,678 attendees. | 2023–2024 |
| Nearly 19 percentage-point decline in chronic absenteeism | At University Park Creative Arts School, chronic absenteeism declined from 43.39% to 24.5% during a multiyear partnership. | 2020–2021 to 2023–2024 |
| $51,000+ in financial progress | Families reported at least $22,850 in increased savings and $28,150 in reduced debt. | 2025–2026 |
| 94.7% average family satisfaction | Participating schools averaged 94.7% family satisfaction with family engagement events and offerings. | 2025–2026 |
“SchermCo’s support has been transformative for our family engagement and empowerment initiatives. Their efforts have not only doubled but likely tripled the participation of parents and community stakeholders in our school activities. This partnership has significantly enhanced the engagement and knowledge of our parents and caretakers, providing them with ways to support their children's academic success and become more involved and influential within our school and community. I've witnessed a remarkable shift in our families' engagement. Our families are not only participating in social activities, but are feeling truly empowered to take an active role in their children's education. The SchermCo team has been incredibly hands-on and proactive in strategically planning and executing initiatives. They are truly the boots on the ground, making a tangible difference in our school community.”
Principal, CMS School
family toolkiT
Are you a Teacher or Principal?
Are you seeking ways to improve family engagement and empowerment at your school?
We have you covered!
This toolkit was built by educators, for educators, in an effort to be actionable and save you time.
We encourage all of your teachers to utilize and adapt various documents within our toolkit site to meet the specific needs of their classrooms. The ultimate aim is for educators to discover at least one piece of information or structure that helps them better engage with families.
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