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Developing Strong Family Engagement Leaders
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.
Leadership Session on Family Engagement
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.
Key Learning Objectives - Participants Will:
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Understand why parent and family engagement is essential to student success.
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Define high-impact family engagement and its role in school improvement.
Introduction & Overview
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The benefits of meaningful family engagement
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Setting a shared vision for school–family partnerships
Connecting
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What family engagement is—and what it is not
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Defining high-impact family engagement
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Understanding Title I family engagement requirements
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Identifying common barriers to engagement and how to address them
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Explore the connection between family engagement and positive student outcomes.
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Identify core strategies, resources, and structures that support effective engagement.
Engaging
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The Six Slices of Family Engagement framework
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Strengthening school events and family activities
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Communicating effectively with all families
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Using the Family Engagement Toolbox for practical implementation
Sustaining
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Implementing Red Carpet Treatment to build welcoming school cultures
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Developing a realistic, school-specific Family Engagement Action Plan
Next Steps - Quotes, Reserve A Date or Questions
Ready to come to the One-Day Traveling Workshop for your school or district? Together, we can build stronger partnerships with families—and stronger schools for students. Request a quote, schedule a session or contact Project Appleseed below to get started!
What’s Included
A complimentary Lifetime Family Engagement Toolboxes for multiple school participants, plus virtual follow-up sessions (60–90 minutes) to reinforce learning and support implementation.
Capacity
Each session is designed for a maxium of 10 participants per session.
Booking & Deadlines
Ideally workshops should be booked at least 30 days in advance to allow our national team preparation time. Workshops are scheduled on a rolling basis; early booking is encouraged.
Scheduling Options
One-Day Workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including lunch and scheduled breaks.
Additional Workshop Delivery Options:
