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One-Day Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement
Project Appleseed’s One-Day Traveling Workshop on Foundations of Effective Family and Community Engagement is the perfect starting point for schools and districts looking to strengthen their connections with families and communities. Designed to meet educators where they are, this workshop delivers the core principles of effective family engagement and provides actionable strategies for immediate impact.
Led by Kevin Walker, founder of Project Appleseed, this dynamic session equips participants with research-based insights and practical tools to address common barriers, foster inclusive practices, and drive meaningful collaboration between schools and families. Walk away inspired and ready to implement proven approaches that enhance student success and create a stronger school community.
Foundations of Effective Family and Community Engagement
This workshop equips participants with research-based strategies to align family engagement efforts with student success. Leave with the tools to engage all families and the entire community effectively.
Key Learning Objectives:
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Understand the importance of parent and family engagement.
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Define high-impact family engagement and its role in schools.
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Explore the link between parent engagement and student outcomes.
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Identify essential aspects and resources for family engagement.
Workshop Agenda:6 hours (Hour Lunch)
Introduction:
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Advocacy overview
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National signature events
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Learning objectives
Connecting:
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What is family engagement
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Understanding high-impact family engagement
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Exploring Title I family engagement
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Identifying barriers to engagement
Engaging:
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The Six Slices of Family Engagement
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Communicating Effectively
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Utilizing the Family Engagement Toolbox
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Metrics: Tracking volunteer hours and valuing their impact through the Pledge
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Teacher home visits (optional)
Sustaining:
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Implementing Red Carpet Treatment
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Develop a Family Engagement Action Plan
Parent Partnership Tools
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Written Evaluation & Feedback: Assess your school’s beliefs and practices with surveys from our Traveling Workshop, followed by guided discussions with Kevin Walker on enhancing family engagement.
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Engagement Strategies: Discover actionable steps to boost parent involvement, adapted from leading resources like the National PTA and CDC.
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Parent Activity Handbook: Access 100 standards-aligned activities to strengthen school-family-community collaboration, from welcoming new families to supporting student success.
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Red Carpet Treatment: Use this tool to create a welcoming school environment with input from parents, staff, and the community.
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Family Engagement PowerPoint: Explore the "Six Slices of Family Engagement" with activities to mobilize families and improve outcomes.
Certification & Planning
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Appleseed Certification: Showcase your expertise in parent engagement with our certification program.
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10-Step Plan: Develop a customized family engagement strategy to encourage and measure involvement at all levels.
Certification and Planning:
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Earn the Project Appleseed Title I Certification to demonstrate your leadership in family engagement.
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Templates to Develop a Customized 10-Step Family Engagement Plan to drive lasting impact.
What’s Included:
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Four Complimentary (4-Year) Family Engagement Toolboxes for multiple school participants.
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Virtual follow-up sessions (60-90 minutes) to reinforce learning.
Outcome: Participants are equiped with the tools and strategies for sustainable, high-impact family engagement. Attendees address cultural differences, overcome barriers - ready to create actionable plans .
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Join Project Appleseed to foster a culture of enthusiastic family engagement and drive student success! Order online or drop us a note to discuss your needs below. Contact us for custom quotes or special requests. Workshop fees Include all travel expenses must be booked at least 30 days in advance.
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Capacity:
Each session supports 50–75 participants, preferably organized as school or district teams.
Scheduling Options:
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One-Day Workshop: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (includes lunch and breaks).
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Extended-Day Workshop: 3-4 hours Flexible schedules available.
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Virtual Two-Hour Training: Tailored to your school’s needs.
Download Project Appleseed's guide, "Family Engagement Professional Development," for more information here.
