Foundations of Family Engagement

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 BlockModule Open DateModule Close DateWorkshop Date
Learning Block Learning Block 1: Family Engagement- The Why & The HowModule Open Date February 3, 2025 Module Close Date February 10, 2025 Workshop Date February 11, 2025
or
February 12, 2025
Learning Block Learning Block 2: Using Parent Knowledge to Build TrustModule Open Date February 11, 2025 Module Close Date February 17, 2025Workshop Date February 18, 2025
or
February 19, 2025
Learning Block Learning Block 3: Redesigning Family Engagement Module Open Date February 18, 2025Module Close Date February 24, 2025Workshop Date February 25, 2025
or
February 26, 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.