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Family Engagement Intelligence

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Families

Spot a change early

Still meeting expectations.
A small shift to catch early.

An overall grade can look steady while recent work starts to edge downward. OPUS could catch that small shift early and help a parent check in with the teacher while things are still going well.

Suggested next step

His overall grade looks steady. His recent work is starting to drift.

Mateo’s overall math average is still 88%, above your 85% expectation. His last three classwork scores have declined from 86% to 82% to 80% over two weeks, with all work submitted. A quick check-in with Ms. Rivera could help you understand what she’s noticing.

Review and make it your own

Hi Ms. Rivera, I noticed Mateo’s last few classwork scores have been a little lower. Are you noticing anything different in class, or anything we should keep an eye on?

Teachers

Build on what is working

Celebrate the win.
Keep the momentum.

Steady performance can make a student easy to overlook. OPUS could notice a new high point and prompt a personal update, so families stay part of the progress.

Suggested next step

June has gone beyond her usual strong work.

June has been steady around 84%. Her last two assessments were 95% and 97%, averaging 12 points above her usual performance. You last messaged Marcie three weeks ago. Share the win.

Review and make it your own

Hi Marcie, June scored 95% and 97% on her last two assessments, a real jump from her usual strong work. I wanted you to hear about it and celebrate with her!

Keep the partnership active

Keep every family
part of the progress.

Families whose children are doing well still need a personal connection. OPUS could notice gaps in regular updates and help teachers reach families beyond the conversations that need immediate attention.

Insight to act on

A good week to reconnect with three families.

Alex, Priya, and Jordan are meeting expectations. Your last OPUS update to each family was over three weeks ago. Touch base with a moment from class, or simply let them know things are going well.

Send Note:

School leaders

Make room for family partnership

Support the teacher.
Protect the partnership.

A teacher can be keeping up with messages while losing time for regular family check-ins. TEAM could connect changes in communication patterns and outreach gaps to help a school leader offer support early.

Insight to act on

Lisa’s communication pattern has shifted.

Lisa is managing 12 active family conversations, up from 6 in the previous two weeks. More replies are being sent after 6 p.m., while fewer families are receiving updates. Check in about capacity and consider duty coverage to protect time for family outreach.

District leaders

Focus support where it matters

Spot an attendance shift.
Coordinate support early.

Attendance patterns can show where students may need support before absences become routine. TEAM could help district leaders see where the trend is growing, bring school teams together, and follow through with families.

Insight to act on

More students are missing several days at Maple Grove and Cedar Creek.

At Maple Grove Middle, 18 students missed three or more days in the past four weeks, up from 10 in the previous four. At Cedar Creek Middle, 14 did, up from 8. Have student services and both principals review the pattern, coordinate family check-ins to understand what’s happening, and agree on support. Review attendance again in two weeks.

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