Leaders in Trust-Based Engagement
A Legacy of Leading Family Engagement in K‑12 Schools
Dr. Steve Constantino and Dr. Peggie Constantino have spent their careers helping schools around the world unlock one powerful truth: when educators build strong, trusting relationships with families, students thrive.
Together, they are The Constantino Group — a national consultancy that helps K‑12 schools and districts use relationship-centered leadership to solve real-world challenges such as chronic absenteeism, MTSS implementation, academic gaps, cultural responsiveness, and classroom disruptions.
Their signature philosophy, Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles, has become one of the most widely used frameworks for family engagement in the nation. Today, their work is helping educators embed meaningful partnerships into the fabric of their school cultures.
Proven Leaders.
Trusted Partners.
Dr. Steve Constantino is widely recognized as a pioneer in family engagement. A former teacher, principal, district superintendent, and state education leader, Steve has helped shape policy and practice at every level of the education system. He has been featured in Time Magazine, The Washington Post, and on CNN for his groundbreaking work to build inclusive school communities. As an executive professor, he leads degree and certificate programs in principal preparation at the William and Mary School of Education.
Dr. Peggie Constantino began her career in special education and has led school and district-level improvement efforts in both urban and rural settings. She currently serves as Executive Professor and Chair of the Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership department at the William and Mary School of Education, leading doctoral programs in education leadership.
Together, Steve and Peggie bring more than 75 years of combined experience to their work with schools, and they are regarded as the nation’s foremost experts on systemic family engagement.
Dr. Steve Constantino
Dr. Peggie Constantino
Why Relationships Matter
Backed by Research.
Proven in Practice.
At the heart of our work is the Five Simple Principles—a research-backed model that helps school teams engage every family. It’s a scalable framework that drives measurable outcomes in student achievement, attendance, behavior, and staff morale.
Transformative Learning, Lasting Impact
We Help Schools Build a Culture of Connection
At The Constantino Group, we don’t offer one-off strategies or quick fixes. We partner with school leaders to build sustainable systems of relationship-centered practices that improve both culture and achievement.
Our services include:
- Live-Virtual Cohorts: Interactive learning experiences for school and district teams.
- On-Site Workshops: Custom-designed professional development that brings our model directly into your buildings.
- Video-Based Courses: Asynchronous options that support flexible learning and scalable implementation.
- Train-the-Trainer Programs: Build internal capacity and scale your family engagement strategy district-wide.
Whether you are a teacher, school leader, family engagement specialist, federal programs director or superintendent looking to unify your staff and community, we provide the tools and guidance to turn your vision into action.
Why We Do This Work
Research confirms what educators already know: when families and schools work together, students do better. Yet in too many schools, family engagement remains an afterthought. We’re here to change that.
We believe family engagement is not a “nice to have” — it’s a must-have. It’s a lever for equity, a driver of student success, and a foundation for effective school leadership. Our mission is to help every educator build the confidence and capacity to engage every family, every day.
What Others Are Saying
"If anyone would like to add to their personal growth or their contribution to the community, I would highly recommend Dr. Constantino’s Master Classes and resources."
Nancy Gauthier
Program Facilitator
Aldine ISD (TX)
"Steve’s passionate, captivating talks blend years of research and practice into practical, commonsense guidance that helps educators create and sustain powerful, effective family-school partnerships."
Karen L. Mapp, Ed.D.
Senior Lecturer on Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
"Attending the Master Class was a true privilege. Applying the learning and receiving immediate feedback allows me to implement the strategies immediately in my work setting!"