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Project Appleseed is excited to announce that our renowned Traveling Workshop now includes a Leadership Session in St. Louis! As the home base of both Project Appleseed and founder Kevin Walker, St. Louis serves as a centrally located hub—just a three-hour flight from anywhere in the continental U.S. This is a unique opportunity to experience our highly acclaimed professional development in the city that has been instrumental in shaping our mission to strengthen family engagement.
Designed for individuals and small groups, the Leadership Session delivers the same expertise and strategies as our on-site Traveling Workshops—but in a more personalized setting. This session allows you to explore actionable strategies and tools for building strong connections with families. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or community leader, this workshop is tailored to meet your unique needs and empower your efforts.
The workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch, and provides a focused, interactive environment to collaborate and learn. To ensure a smooth experience, participants must schedule their workshop at least 30 days in advance. Simply let us know your preferred date, and we’ll work with you to make it happen!
Don't miss this opportunity to join us in St. Louis and take your family engagement initiatives to the next level. Together, we can create lasting, meaningful change for schools, families, and communities.
Workshop Location: Clayton Meeting Rooms, 8112 Maryland Avenue Suite 400, Clayton, Missouri 63105. Trust Serendipity Labs is the host our workshop and training events in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton, MO - the county seat of St. Louis County. The high-performance meeting space offers access to the Lab Café and lounge areas, and complimentary coffee, tea, and fruit infused water for attendees.
Experience high-speed internet and an enterprise grade infrastructure compliant with the IT requirements of HIPAA, SOX, DoD, and FINRA. Featuring covered parking, spacious outdoor terraces and close to hotels, local shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues. This location is easily accessible via I-170, Ladue Road and St. Louis Lambert International Airport and only 10 miles from Downtown St. Louis.
Leadership Session on Family Engagement
Agenda: Foundations of Effective Family & Community 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. Workshops ideally should be booked at least 30 days in advance for best results!
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 a maximum of 5-7 participants, preferably organized as school or district teams.
Scheduling Options
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One-Day Workshop: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (includes lunch and breaks).
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Extended-Day Workshop: 3-4 hours Flexible schedules available.
Download Project Appleseed's guide, "Family Engagement Professional Development," for more information here.
