This page contains our recordings from the 2021 Summit. If you would like to visit the 2020 Summit page, click the button below.
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The Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit is a day of professional learning and connecting virtually with those dedicated to advancing effective family-school-community partnerships across Ohio and beyond. Hosted by the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University, this Summit brings research to action by providing schools, families, and community partners with the tools they need to work together to launch all children to success. If you are a parent leader, educator, or community partner looking for opportunities to evolve your practice to next generation family and community engagement, this summit is for you. Â
Session Tracks
This year, the Summit offers four tracks to personalize your learning. Each track includes presentations during each concurrent learning session on family engagement and the intersection of another important area in education. Below are the available tracks at this year’s Summit.
Mental Health and Family Engagement
Transitions and Family Engagement
Opportunity for All and Family Engagement
Family Engagement Leadership and Planning
Schedule
![Banner: 9:00 Welcome and Keynote](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/900-Banner.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Paul Gorski](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gorski_HS_Final.png)
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Dr. Paul Gorski, Founder and Lead Equity Specialist, Equity Literacy Institute
Dr. Gorski will be hosting a virtual office hour on Tuesday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. Mark your calendars and bring your questions and ideas spurred by his Keynote address.
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![Headshot: Dr. Barbara Boone](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Boone-1.png)
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Dr. Barbara Boone, Director, The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center
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![Dr. Ana-Paula Correia](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Correia.png)
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Dr. Ana-Paula Correia, Director, The Center on Education and Training for Employment, The Ohio State University
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![Headshot: Paulo DeMaria](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Paolo-1.png)
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Paolo DeMaria, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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![Banner:10:15 a.m. Concurrent Learning Sessions](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1015-Banner.png)
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During concurrent learning sessions, multiple presenters will be providing learning experiences at the same time. Review the information about each presenter below along with their available session materials to select a session. Click the session name to access the presentation. Don’t worry! Every session will be recorded and shared here following the Summit.
![Headshot: Dr. Sharon Custer](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Custer_HS_Final-1.png)
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![Mental Health Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mental-Health-4.png)
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Session 1: How to Push Forward with Caregivers Instead of Pushing Back
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Dr. Sharon Custer, Social Work Field Director, Miami University
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![Transitions Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Transitions-2.png)
Session 2: Establishing Families as Partners in the Secondary Transition Process
Amy Szymanski and Dr. Sarah Westerfield, Office for Exceptional Children, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
![Headshot: Amy Szymanski](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Szymanski_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Sara Westerfield](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Westerfield_HS_Final.png)
![Opportunity for All Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/O4A-2.png)
Session 3:Â From Equity to Equality: Ensuring Opportunity for All By Implementing a REDI Framework
Dr. Kenyona Walker; Dr. Melissa Ross; and Dr. Dave Julian, The Center on Education and Training for Employment at The Ohio State University
![Headshot: Dr. Kenyona Walker](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Walker-1.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Melissa Ross](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ross-1.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Dave Julian](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Julian-1.png)
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![Leadership and Planning Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leadership-2.png)
Session 4: Engaging Families as Leaders through a Multi-Tiered Approach
Hadley Bachman and Dr. Barbara Boone, The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center
![Headshot: Dr. Hadley Bachman](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bachman_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Barbara Boone](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Boone_HS_Final.png)
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![Headshot: Jen Griffing](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Griffing_HS_Final.png)
![Leadership and Planning Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leadership-2-1.png)
Session 5: Family Engagement and Early Literacy: Leveraging Ohio’s Rubric for School Teams
Jen Griffing, Regional Early Literacy Specialist, State Support Team 9
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![Banner: 11:30 a.m. Power Up Sessions](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1130-Banner-1.png)
Power Up Sessions at 11:30 are only 30-minutes long and provide a firsthand account of a school’s experience implementing a family engagement practice. Having a hard time choosing between such interesting options? Don’t worry! Every session will be recorded and shared here following the Summit.
Session 6:Â Swanton Elementary School: Partnering with Families to Develop Parent-Friendly Reports
Vicki Young, Kristy Shinaver, Kristi Molter and Mindy Meyer, Swanton Local Schools
![Headshot: Vicki Young](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Young_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Kristy Shinaver](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Shinaver_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Kristi Molter](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Molter_HS_Final.png)
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![Headshot: Mindy Meyer](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Meyer_HS_Final.png)
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Session 7: Exchange to Engage: The guide to engaging diverse communities through language exchange
Rachel Kimbrow, Author and Elementary Educator
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![Headshot: Travis Dorsey](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dorsey_HS_Final.png)
Session 8:Â Improving Family-School Partnership Through the National Network of Partnerships School Model in Clermont Northeastern
TJ Dorsey, Dean of Students, Clermont Northeastern Schools
![](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Picture2-1.png)
Session 9: Improving Family-School Partnership Through the National Network of Partnerships School Model in Columbus City
Seneca Bing and Gherima Woldemariam, Columbus City Schools
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![Banner: 12:15 Family Leader Panel Discussion](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1215-Banner-1.png)
A discussion with family leaders about family-school-community-partnerships
![Headshot: Bryttani Debro](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Debro_HS_Final.png)
Bryttani Debro, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
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Kristy Gillfillan, Mt. Victory, Ohio
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![Headshot: Heather Hetchler](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hetchler_HS_Final.png)
Heather Hetchler, Olmstead Township, Ohio
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![Banner: 1:00 pm Concurrent Learning Sessions](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/100-Banner.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Eric Anderman](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Anderman_HS_Final.jpg)
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![Mental Health Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mental-Health-4.png)
Session 11: Supporting Student Motivation at Home and at School
Dr. Eric Anderman, Professor, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University
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![Transitions Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Transitions-2.png)
Session 12: Family Engagement in Middle Schoolers’ Career Exploration
Kayla Mack, Education Program Specialist, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Patrick Cunningham and Keli Bussell, The Center on Education and Training for Employment at The Ohio State University
![Headshot: Kayla Mack](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mickens_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Patrick Cunningham](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cunningham_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Keli Bussell](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bussell_HS_Final.png)
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![Opportunity for All Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/O4A-2.png)
Session 13:Â Holding Great Meetings for Families
Megan Horstmeier, Regional School Improvement and Special Education Compliance Consultant, State Support Team 13
Kim Moritz, Consultant, State Support Team 6
Jackie Jacoby, Urban Literacy Specialist, State Support Team 1
![Headshot: Megan Horstmeier](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Horstemeier_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Kim Moritz](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Moritz_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Jackie Jacoby](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jacoby_HS_Final.png)
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![Leadership and Planning Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leadership-2-1.png)
Session 14: The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Leadership for Family Engagement
Alexandra Nardo, Family and Community Coordinator, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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![Headshot: Angela Provansano](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Provensano_HS_Final.png)
![Opportunity for All Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/O4A-2.png)
Session 15: Engaging Grandfamilies and Kinship Caregivers
Angela Provenzano, The Ohio State University
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![Headshot: Nakeia Hudson](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hudson_HS_Final.png)
![Mental Health Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mental-Health-4.png)
Session 16: Supporting the Mental Health of Students with Families in Mind
Nakeia Hudson, School-Based Behavioral Health Services, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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![Headshot: Dr. Brett Zyromski](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Zyromski_HS_Final.png)
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![Mental Health Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mental-Health-4.png)
Session 17: Fostering Student Success in the Pandemic
Dr. Brett Zyromski, Assistant Professor, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University
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![Transitions Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Transitions-2.png)
Session 18:Â Bridging early childhood education and kindergarten transition:Â Best practices for preschool, elementary school and family partnerships
Anneliese Johnson, Principal, A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning
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![Opportunity for All Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/O4A-2.png)
Session 19:Â Practical Tips: Working with Culturally Diverse Families
Bonnie Jean Smith, Dao Xiong, Hassan Samantar, and Jesus Villaseñor, PACER Center
![Headshot: Bonnie Jean Smith](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pacer_Smith_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Dao Xiong](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pacer_Xiong_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Hassan Samantar](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pacer_Samantar_HS.png)
![Headshot: Jesus Villasenor](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Villasenor_HS_.gif)
![](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Picture2-1.png)
![Headshot: Dr. Karen Beard](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beard_HS-_Final.png)
![Leadership and Planning Session Track](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leadership-2-1.png)
Session 20: Trust Matters in Leading Family Engagement
Dr. Karen Stansberry Beard, Associate Professor, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University
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Session 21: Partnering with Families through Community Learning Centers
Kwesi Rollins, Vice President of Leadership & Engagement, Institute for Educational Leadership
Lisa Hunt, Family Engagement Specialist, Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
Stuart McIntyre, Community Learning Center Project Director, Ohio Federation of Teachers
![Headshot: Kwesi Rollins](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Rollins_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Lisa Hunt](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hunt_HS_Final.png)
![Headshot: Stuart McIntyre](https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/McIntyre_HS_Final.png)
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