Individual Professionals Path: Level 1
A seminar, specifically designed for teachers, to learn how to collaborate with families to support children’s early literacy development. You will explore strategies to recognize families’ unique assets, communicate with a growth mindset, and implement evidence-based family engagement practices. 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.
Learning Objectives:
- I can apply an assets lens to discover families’ strengths to increase opportunities for all families to support early literacy.
- I can apply growth mindset concepts to my communication and collaboration with families.
- I can apply evidence-based family engagement strategies that support early language and literacy development.
- I can create a personalized plan to partner with families to support early literacy.
Outcome: The outcome of this seminar is to create a personalized plan to strengthen family partnerships and boost literacy outcomes for young learners.
Prerequisite: None (Note: Either Unlocking Early Literacy with Family-Teacher Collaboration OR Foundations of Family Engagement is a prerequisite for all other seminars in our catalog.)
Contact Hours: 60, equivalent to 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Cost: Free
Schedule:
| Learning Block | Module Open Date | Module Close Date | Workshop Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Block 1: Partnering with Families | October 31, 2025 | November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM. | November 4, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EST OR 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM EST |
| Learning Block 2: Home-based Practices | November 4, 2025 | November 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM. | November 6, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EST OR 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM EST |
| Learning Block 3: Communicating with Families | November 6, 2025 | November 11, 2025 at 11: 59 PM. | November 12, 2025 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EST OR 5:30 PM- 8:30 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.
