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One-Day
Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement
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Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement
2-hr Family Engagement Toolbox Training
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Connect, Engage & Sustain Family Engagement
Foundations of Effective Family & Community Engagement. Project Appleseed’s One-Day Traveling Workshop is the ideal starting point for schools and districts looking to strengthen partnerships with families and communities. Grounded in research and backed by decades of experience, this interactive session equips educators with practical, proven strategies to build trust, break down barriers, and improve student outcomes through meaningful family engagement.
Led by Kevin Walker, Project Appleseed founder and nationally recognized family engagement leader, this workshop delivers actionable tools that can be immediately applied in your school or district.
Key Benefits of Participating:
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Gain practical, research-based tools and frameworks
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Build stronger collaboration with families and community partners
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Create inclusive, welcoming school environments
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Leave with a customized action plan to enhance engagement
Flexible Workshop Delivery Options:
Workshop Agenda
Suggsted time 8:30am-2:30pm (Hour Lunch)
The Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement 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. Let Project Appleseed help you plant the seeds for stronger family partnerships and lasting school improvement.
Agenda Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement
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.
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
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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.
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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Teacher home visits (optional)
Sustaining:
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Implementing Red Carpet Treatment
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Develop a Family Engagement Action Plan
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! First come, first served with flexible delivery options.
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 ideally should be booked at least 30 days in advance.
Workshop Details
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.
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.
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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.
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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Two-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.
