In October, DMGroup will conduct focus groups with stakeholder groups across the district that will help refine priority areas for the strategic plan and test reorganization options.
ABRSD will make translators available at community meetings and DMGroup will offer translated captions for focus groups.
Overview of Approach to Focus Groups
Stakeholder Groups
Approach to Ensuring Representative Engagement
Students
Checks for Representation: • Broad stakeholder groups (Students, Families, School Staff, Central Office, etc.) • Schools • Grade levels • Race/ethnicity or cultural groups • Student service types (e.g., Special Education, Multilingual Learners, 504 Plans) • Town Representation
Parents/Guardians & Families
School-based Personnel
Methods to Expand Engagement: • Arranging focus groups by school and grade level • Leveraging teacher and staff relationships to recruit participants
Central Office Personnel
• Embedding focus groups or listening sessions into existing community structures (e.g., PTO meetings, cultural affinity groups, faith-based gatherings, sports teams, clubs, other groups) • Virtual events to expand access and flexibility; translation services available • Additional tailored outreach as needed to reach underrepresented voices
Others Community Members
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