Family & Community Involvement Award

The Family and Community Involvement Award is presented annually to recognize and promote innovative school-based practices that increase family, community and school partnerships in Florida's K-12 Public Schools. School-level programs are awarded in one of two categories – Elementary (K-5) or Secondary (6-12), and evaluated on the impact of strategies that address the following:

• Removing barriers between school and family;
• Enhancing parenting skills;
• Building resiliency;
• Fostering communication between stakeholders;
• Promoting volunteerism, mentorship and citizenship;
• Improving student learning outcomes; and
• Strengthening partnerships within the community.

Application & Instructions

• 2023-2024 Family and Community Involvement Award Nomination Instructions (PDF)

The sample nomination form provided below offers a preview of the content included on the online nomination form. Please do not use the sample PDF for nominations.

• Family and Community Involvement Award Nomination Form Sample (PDF)

2021-2022 Winners

Elementary

E-STREAM Summer Reading Program
George W. Monroe Elementary School
Gadsden County Schools

Secondary

Career Exploration Opportunities (CEO) Program
Avon Park Middle School
Highlands County Schools

Prior Recipients

• 2018-2019 Award Winners (PDF)
• 2017-2018 Award Winners (PDF)
• 2016-2017 Award Winners (PDF)
• 2015-2016 Award Winners (PDF)
• 2014-2015 Award Winners (PDF)

Sparkplugs

• 2016-2017 Sparkplugs (PDF)
• 2015-2016 Sparkplugs (PDF)

Contact

Jennifer Darnell
Program Specialist, Family and Community Engagement
Bureau of Family and Community Outreach
850-245-0080
Jennifer.Darnell@fldoe.org