District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)

Our Beliefs

Collaboration is essential for parents and educators to develop the skills for the education and protection of students.
Parents have an instrumental role and right in providing input toward decision making at both the district and school levels.
The family is a child's most important support system and plays an integral role in their child's learning.
Students should have a voice in the learning process and their contributions should be considered.
Teachers and staff should be qualified and held accountable for their teaching behavior and communication with students, families and each other.
The success of ALL children should be the main focus and goal of all stakeholder groups.
Clear and two-way communication is required of all stakeholder groups to ensure the success of the school district and schools.
Children whose parents and families are engaged in their education are more successful in school and have higher academic goals.

DPAC Coordinator

Shavone Wilkins

Parent & Family Engagement Specialist

B.S. Birth-Kindergarten Education, Early Intervention Concentration, Winston-Salem State University
M. Ed. Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University

Work: 919-496-2600 ext. 350123

Shavone Wilkins serves as the Parent & Family Engagement Specialist for Franklin County Schools, where she is dedicated to building strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community. Through her role, she supports and leads a variety of family engagement initiatives designed to strengthen communication, increase family involvement, and create meaningful opportunities for families to connect with and support their children's education. She also supports the transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten and co-facilitates the District Parent Advisory Council.

A proud Franklin County native and graduate of Louisburg High School, Shavone earned her B.S. in Birth-Kindergarten with a concentration in Early Intervention from Winston-Salem State University and her M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. Her professional journey is rooted in a passion for serving children and families, building meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities that empower families to be active partners in education.

Shavone is deeply committed to the community she calls home and to ensuring that every family feels welcomed, valued, informed, and connected to their child's school and educational experience.

How We Can Help

We can help provide parents with practical tools that informs them of the school system, and incorporates strategies and resources conducive to children's cognitive, academic, social and emotional growth.
We want to help build strong connections between your school and community organizations by providing Parent Workshops for families throughout the year.
We are also here to assist you with any concerns or questions that you may have about your child's education.
We have FCS DPAC suggestion boxes in the front office of our schools that parents can leave feedback of questions and concerns that are addressed in our monthly DPAC meetings.

Helpful Links

FCS Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

FCS Parental Involvement Policy

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