Family & Community Engagement

2-hour webinar that took place on March 4, 2020.

The transition to Kindergarten can be both an exciting and anxious time for many children and their families.  So the role of teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators is vital to assisting children and families through this process.  Participants will explore evidenced based, developmentally appropriate transition strategies and techniques, that ensure continuity of care and continued student growth  that support Kindergarten success for all students including diverse learners.

1.5-hour webinar that took place on January 30, 2020.

MyPlate and the topic of nutrition can be mystery to many, especially parents.  Discover simple tips and strategies to help show parents how to make smart, healthful, budget-friendly food/beverage choices for their children using MyPlate as a springboard. Learn to decipher nutrition labels and how to use them as a tool for teaching.  Walk away with resources that will provide parents with feasible, easy-to-implement nutrition ideas and activities.

1.5-hour webinar that took place on October 23, 2019.

A Tool Kit of resources related to supporting families experiencing homelessness.

10-24-2019: This resource is currently in development. Check back for updates.

1.5-hour webinar that took place on October 10, 2019.

2-hour webinar that took place on September 23, 2019.

Research continues to demonstrate the impact of family engagement on children from birth through college.  Families engagement builds stronger schools/programs and outcomes for students.  During this webinar participants will explore a framework for family engagement and evidence-based standards that guide effective practice, policy and program improvement.  During the webinar participants will be provided practices strategies, resources and develop a pivot point action plan.

Children of all abilities and needs should have room to play and explore their world. In fact, play is so important for a child’s development that the United Nations declared play is a human right for children. Making your home a place where a child with special needs can be active takes more than a look around. You’ll want to brainstorm ways the outside can be an inclusive sanctuary for children of all abilities, too.

This is the PowerPoint presentation from the webinar, Establishing & Using a Successful Parent Advisory Council that took place on August 27, 2019.

1.5-hour webinar that took place on August 27, 2019

Parent Advisory Councils create meaningful opportunities for programs to build connection together with families. Dialogue is essential to successful family and community engagement. Learn about the power of two-way communications, collaborative decision making, and meeting facilitation.

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2-hour webinar that took place on April 4, 2019.