Individual Professionals Path: Level 1
A seminar to build foundational knowledge and skills for effective family engagement. The seminar is delivered in three learning blocks through a flipped instructional model. For each block, you will first complete a self-paced online module to build your background knowledge related to family engagement. Then, you will join an instructor-led online workshop session to apply knowledge to your school or program. The process will repeat for the next two learning blocks.
Learning Objectives:
- I can explain why family engagement matters and why and how families choose to engage.
- I can analyze my current practice to discover who I am not reaching and why.
- I can redesign family engagement practices to engage all families of my students more effectively.
- I can develop informal leadership skills to reframe the conversation about family engagement within my spheres of influence.
Outcome: The outcome of this seminar is to redesign family engagement practices.
Prerequisite: None (Note: Foundations of Family Engagement is a prerequisite for all other seminars in our catalog.)
Contact Hours: 60, equivalent to 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Digital Badge: Level 1
Cost: Free
Schedule:
| Learning Block | Module Open Date | Module Close Date | Workshop Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Block 1: Family Engagement- The Why & The How | February 3, 2025 | February 10, 2025 | February 11, 2025 |
| Learning Block 2: Trust, Power Dynamics, and Family Engagement | February 11, 2025 | February 17, 2025 | February 18, 2025 |
| Learning Block 3: Redesigning Family Engagement | February 18, 2025 | February 24, 2025 | February 25, 2025 |
Learning Block: Corresponding module and workshop. A learning block lasts approximately one (1) week.
Module: Self-paced content that will be accessed through the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center website. Module will include all needed materials, assignments, and resources.
Workshop: Instructor-led online meeting of all seminar participants featuring application of knowledge and collaboration with other learners.
Digital Badge: A digital seal that indicates proof of attained family engagement knowledge and practices from the seminar. You may place your digital badge in your email signature, social media pages, professional web page, and/or resume/CV.
