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 families choose to engage.
- I can analyze my current practice to discover who is not engaging and why.
- I can develop informal leadership skills to reframe the conversation about family engagement within my spheres of influence.
- I can redesign family engagement practices to engage all families of my students more effectively.
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 | October 31, 2025 | November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. | November 3, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EST OR 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM EST |
| Learning Block 2: Using Parent Knowledge to Build Trust | November 3, 2025 | November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM. | November 5, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EST OR 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM EST |
| Learning Block 3: Redesigning Family Engagement | November 5, 2025 | November 9, 2025 at 11: 59 PM. | November 10, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EST OR 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM EST |
Learning Block: Corresponding module and workshop.
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.