Family Engagement Virtual Institute
Webinar #1: Reaching Out and Overcoming Obstacles With Family Engagement
Week 1:
Related Y4Y Course Content:
- Family Engagement Course > Introduction > Overview
- Family Engagement Course > Introduction > Building Blocks of Family Engagement
Resources:
Building Cultural Competence Scenarios
Building Cultural Competence Scenarios II
Overcoming Challenges to Family Engagement
Understanding Program Families
Discussion Board Activity:
Join the discussion board and share your ideas, question and discoveries.
- What are some family engagement challenges you have encountered in your program?
- What is a tool or strategy you plan on implementing in your family engagement efforts?
- Is there any additional support you need in creating a welcoming environment?
Webinar #2: Designing Activities for Family Engagement
Week 2:
Related Y4Y Course Content:
Family Engagement Course > Introduction > Getting Input From Families
Family Engagement Course > Implementation Strategies
Resources
Program Team Communication Process Form (Updated Communication and Collaboration Checklist tool)
Survey of Teacher Programming Needs
Discussion Board Activity:
Join the discussion board and share your ideas, question and discoveries.
- What are some ways you have assessed the needs of your students’ families?
- What are some events or activities you might try to implement in your program?
- What are some leadership opportunities you could initiate to build relationships?
Webinar #3: Connecting Families to Support and Resources
Week 3:
Related Y4Y Course Content:
Family Engagement Course > Introduction > Support Families
Family Engagement > Coaching My Staff
Resources
Supporting and Engaging Families
Cultural Competence Training to Go
Connecting Families to Supports Training Starter
Discussion Board Activity
Join the discussion board and share your ideas, questions and discoveries.
- What are some ways you can further support families in your program?
- What additional resources could you use to develop college and career readiness with your students and families
- How could you best communicate topics of family engagement with your coworkers or staff?
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Recorded Webinars
Week 1: Reaching Out and Overcoming Obstacles Wtih Family Engagement
Week 2: Designing Activities for Family Engagement
Week 3: Connecting to Families and Support and Resources
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Week 1: Reaching Out and Overcoming Obstacles Wtih Family Engagement
Week 2: Designing Activities for Family Engagement
Week 3: Connecting to Families and Support and Resources