Graduate School for Parents

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Graduate School

for Parents

One-Day Traveling Workshop

Two-Day Traveling Workshop

2-Hour Family Engagement Toolbox Training

Professional Development Solutions

Mastering the Art of Family Engagement

Equipping Families. Elevating Schools. Healing Communities

Overview

In today’s schools, educators are seeing more students impacted by trauma, chronic stress, and adversity. These experiences—especially when unaddressed—can hinder academic achievement, attendance, behavior, and family engagement. But schools don’t have to face this challenge alone.

This three-part, trauma-informed workshop series is designed specifically for schools and districts looking to deepen their partnerships with families, improve student outcomes, and cultivate resilient, compassionate school communities.

Each session blends expert facilitation, hands-on tools, and culturally responsive strategies grounded in the latest research on trauma, resilience, and family engagement.

Professional Development Traveling Workshop

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Graduate School for Parents Workshops

Workshop 1:

Trauma-Informed Parenting – Understanding and Responding to Trauma

Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, and school staff who want to understand trauma’s impact on children and build healthier home-school dynamics.

Description:
This foundational workshop introduces families to the basics of trauma and its effects on child development, learning, and behavior. Participants will learn how to recognize trauma responses in children, reduce conflict through co-regulation strategies, and create safe, nurturing home environments that support emotional healing and school success.

What Participants Will Gain:

A clear understanding of how trauma affects the brain and learning
Tools for calming emotional outbursts and reducing stress at home
Positive discipline and communication strategies rooted in empathy
A renewed sense of confidence and connection with their child

Workshop 2:

Parent University – Strengthening Family Resilience

Ideal For: School communities that want to build protective factors and help families become more adaptable, hopeful, and connected—even in uncertain times.

Description:
Resilience is not something we’re born with—it’s something we build. This workshop helps families develop the skills and habits that foster long-term resilience. Through guided discussions and scenario-based learning, families learn to establish routines, access support networks, and develop mindsets that promote both personal and academic resilience.

What Participants Will Gain:

Practical routines that support consistency and emotional safety
Skills to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma triggers
Ways to promote a growth mindset in children
Family resilience plans tailored to their needs

Workshop 3:

Parent PhD - Sharing Power, Leadership in Action

Ideal For: Parents and caregivers who are ready to lead school improvement, champion equity, and play a meaningful role in shared decision-making.

Theme: Sharing Power to Drive Change

Description:

Authentic family engagement means sharing power—Standard 5 of the Six Slices of Family Engagement. It's not just about attending events; it's about having a voice—and a vote—at the tables where decisions are made.

This dynamic leadership coaching session equips parents and caregivers to become powerful advocates, trusted partners, and catalysts for equity and transformation in their schools. Participants will explore what it means to share power with educators, and how to Speak Up for Every Child (Standard 4) through representation, collaboration, and community organizing.

Project Appleseed Six Slices of Family Engagement

What Participants Will Gain:

An understanding of the tools in the Family Engagement Toolbox filled with strategies to organize and mobilize families
Tools for transparent, effective communication with school leaders
Outreach skills to engage the wider community in education
Practical steps to participate in site councils, governance teams, and advisory groups
Confidence to shape school culture, policies, and programs
Leadership self-assessments and personalized growth plans

Bring this transformative leadership coaching experience to your school. Contact Project Appleseed to schedule your custom session.

Why This Series Matters for Your School

Strengthens shared leadership and builds trust between families and schools
Enhances Tier 1 MTSS supports by improving home-school collaboration
Drives improvements in student achievement, attendance, and behavior
Elevates civic engagement by linking families to public leadership
Supports equity by ensuring all family voices are heard and respected

Customization & Format Options

Delivered virtually or in person (when paired with another Project Appleseed workshop)
Available as a standalone training or part of a Parent University Series
Includes digital/print materials and follow-up resources
Ideal for energizing or launching PTAs, PTOs, Family Councils, or School Leadership Teams

Maximize the Impact of Your Workshop

To make the most of your training—and to strengthen daily family engagement—we highly recommend purchasing the Family Engagement Toolbox.

This all-in-one resource equips your staff and families with proven tools, strategies, and materials to extend the power of the workshop into everyday practice. It’s a vital companion to any Project Appleseed session and a lasting investment in school-home partnerships. Stronger Tools. Stronger Families. Stronger Schools.

Ready to Get Started? Make your selection(s) below and visit the Family Success Shop to: