Jackson Public Schools
Parent & Family Engagement Center
Department Overview
The Jackson Public Schools Parent and Family Engagement Center is housed at the Raines Academic Complex, located at 156 North Flag Chapel Road, and is open year round. Services are provided to all families within the District and at participating non-public Title I schools.
Parenting Program
The Jackson Public Schools Parenting Program provides parents with educational resource materials and information to become more effective in working with their children on specific skills at home.
The program's purpose is to:
- Enable parents to enhance the learning experience of their children.
- Provide resources designed to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of the family.
- Improve student achievement by involving parents in the education of their children.
Parent Workshops
Parents who use the center are invited to take part in scheduled meetings, workshops, and conferences. Workshops can be scheduled at the child’s school upon request.
Parent Requested Services
The staff will work with parents in securing community services and assistance for their families. For additional information, please contact Keila R. Adams at (601) 960-8945.
Resources
For Parents and Families
Reading Enrichment
Reading books are available for elementary and secondary students. Books on the summer reading lists for grades PreK-12 are also available at the Parent and Family Engagement Center.