Principal Checklist for Parent Coordinators
Becoming familiar with the following resources and requirements will help ensure your parent coordinator has all the information to support your school’s family engagement work.
Make sure your parent coordinator (PC)…
Checks DOE-issued Email
Parent coordinators often use personal or school based emails. Make sure they use their DOE email (@schools.nyc.gov) for information from FACE, other DOE departments or City agencies.
Reads the PC Newsletter
Parent coordinators receive a bi-weekly newsletter, Parent Coordinator Connections, at their DOE-issued email account. With news on everything from professional development opportunities to citywide parent events and other important dates for families, Parent Coordinator Connections is the best way for PCs to stay up-to-date with what’s going on. Principals may sign up for the newsletter.
Signs up for the Parent Coordinator Community Website
Parent coordinators have their own community website with excellent resources, including a discussion forum and event information. PCs can log in busing their DOE email (@schools.nyc.gov – required) and the code: PCNYC1025.
Registers for PC Professional Development Opportunities
Parent coordinator professional developments are announced in the PC newsletter and the PC community website.
Maintains Current Information on Parent Leaders
The School Parent Leader Contact Information system is where your school must maintain information on elected parent leaders.
