{"id":912,"date":"2021-05-06T18:36:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T22:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masfec.org\/?p=912"},"modified":"2021-05-27T16:51:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T20:51:44","slug":"the-family-institute-for-student-success-fiss-graduations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masfec.org\/zh\/the-family-institute-for-student-success-fiss-graduations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Family Institute for Student Success (FISS) Graduations"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"yellow<\/a>One of MASFEC’s initiatives is the Family Institute for Student Success (FISS), a program run by PIQE<\/a> in collaboration with DESE<\/a> and school districts. The program has been running in New Bedford since 2019. In that time, 168 families have graduated from FISS. New Bedford recently hosted two FISS graduations. The highlights are on the New Bedford Public Schools website under: Pacheco Graduation<\/a> and Hathaway Graduation<\/a>. We are very proud of these families who completed a nine-week program to gain knowledge of the school systems and advocacy skills!<\/p>\n

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Esther Zami, FISS parent graduate stated, \u201cWhen I first heard about the FISS program, I felt like my prayers had been answered. I did not know much about it but I was willing to learn and participate in anything that would help me in my children\u2019s educational journey. This program has educated me about different policies, testing, success and the road to college. But most importantly, how I can actively participate NOW in my children\u2019s success and assist them in achieving their best. Since I didn\u2019t really know anyone here besides my aunt and uncle, I felt estranged. However, for the short time I participated in the FISS program, I felt like I was part of a new family. This program gave me a sense of belonging.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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