"Learn from Anywhere"
Research supports that family engagement in schools contribute to children’s academic and social success. Despite this knowledge, teachers and .. Read more schools continue to struggle with ways to effectively engage all groups of parents/families in the education of their children. Additionally, educators need to be mindful and responsive in the way they communicate with parents/families. While there is not a one-size fits all approach to parent/family engagement, it is essential to build a toolbox of strategies to support this work within schools. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn key communication strategies that can be applied in building rapport, de-escalating an angry or agitated parent, and collaborating from a strengths-based perspective. In addition, participants will have multiple opportunities to discuss and brainstorm various family engagement experiences and opportunities to apply strategies discussed.

Highlights

• Define family engagement in schools and understand how it connects with student success.
• Identify the essential aspects of family engagement in schools.
• Identify resources for promoting family engagement to add to your toolbox.
• Apply effective communication skills when working with families.