ABOUT

The National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education connects educators, families, community leaders, engagement specialists, and policy professionals in the name of student success.

REFLECT. CONNECT. COLLABORATE. LEAD.

Key to Success

Incorporating family engagement in our schools is more urgent than ever. Family engagement has a positive impact on teacher satisfaction and retention, it impacts student achievement and has an overall positive effect on a school community.

The National Assembly brings together and celebrates all advocates critical to family engagement, researchers, policy makers, funders, practitioners and parent (family) leaders!

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS. STRENGTHENING CONNECTION.

OUR MISSION

The National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE), is the first membership association focused solely on advancing family, school, and community engagement.

Since 2014, NAFSCE has worked to advance high impact policies and practices for family, school, and community engagement to promote child development and improve student achievement. We are working to build a world where family engagement is universally practiced as an essential strategy for improving children’s learning and advancing equity.

SERVICES

The 2026 National Assembly in San Diego will bring together educators, practitioners, parent leaders, policy makers, researchers, and funders to share experiences, learn best practices, build their capacity, and network with each other to help advance family engagement priorities in their local school communities and support student success.

KEYNOTES

Learn from some of the leading voices in education and family engagement as our speakers share  their unique perspectives and  personal stories of challenges and triumphs.

WORKSHOPS

Dive deep into 100+ sessions focused on diverse topics ranging from educator preparation, parent leadership and research, policy and practice in the vibrant tapestry of workshops.

NETWORKING

Forge connections, spark collaborations, and amplify your voice with researchers, policy makers, funders, practitioners and parent leaders.

DETAILS

Join us in person October 28 - 30 (including an evening celebration on Friday the 30th! Your all-access pass will allow you to experience the full National Assembly, with vibrant in-person sessions along with virtual workshops, inspiring connections, and endless learning. Can't make it in person? No worries! Join our Virtual workshops on October 26-27 AND livestream keynotes and work sessions from the in-person conference. See you in October! 

When

October 26, 2026 – October 31, 2026

Where

Town and Country Resort™ San Diego

500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108

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