FIS Welcomes Johanna Matamoros as the Community Engagement Project Associate
In her new role, Johanna will partner with FIS’s Director of Advocacy and Vice President of Programs on our family and community engagement initiatives.
Help Your Child Read & Thrive with FIS’s Science of Reading Family Guide!
This resource breaks down the science of reading and how families can build strong reading foundations at home and partner with their child’s teacher.
FIS Welcomes
Paola Schenkelberg as the Director of Training and Capacity Building
In her new role, Paola will lead FIS’s statewide professional learning and capacity-building strategy.
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Training and
Capacity Building
FIS provides training, coaching, and learning experiences that build authentic family-school partnerships that advance student learning.
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About us
For 25 years, Families In Schools has made space for family members, educators, and others who work with families to build strong partnerships in service of students.
The Team
The FIS team is driven by our mission and vision and reflects the communities it serves with their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our staff includes experts in education, curriculum and professional development, policy, and community organizing, among others.
What We Do
FIS is a capacity-building, leadership, and advocacy organization that works throughout the United States, with our largest footprint in Los Angeles and California, to ensure families are involved at every level of educational change and opportunity for their children.
