Parent Ambassadors

What is a Parent Ambassador?

DCS provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills while supporting parent engagement and the academic success of students.  The Parent Ambassador program helps increase the school’s capacity to build a community of leaders that support outreach to parents and families, and refer and link students and their families at DCS school programs and resources. 

Parent Ambassadors must: 

• be community-oriented with a commitment to providing service to others 

• be a parent/guardian of a DCS student  

• attend some evening and weekend training and meetings  

• communicate effectively with a diverse group of parents 

Roles & Responsibilities of the Parent Ambassador:  

• Help to  promote school workshops and be involved in programs and other activities 

• Help connect DCS staff with outside organizations that may be beneficial for families  

• Help recruit parents to attend parent workshops and school site activities 

• Volunteer at outside school events and functions (Open House, Back to School Night, field trips, etc.)  

• Work collaboratively with school staff such as the Onboarding Manager and the School Director  

• Share parent engagement experiences, including successes and recommendations for improvement 

For questions or more information about our Parent Ambassador Program, please contact Elisa Hilliard at ehilliard@dimensions.org.