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Welcome to the home of National Parental Involvement Day & Public School Volunteer Week!
In-Person or Virtual Professional Development Solutions
Project Appleseed's professional development workshops are the first step in overcoming barriers and unlocking the benefits of authentic high-impact family engagement. Led by Kevin Walker, the creator of National Parental Involvement Day - the "grandfather of parental involvement," these dynamic sessions equip educators with the skills and strategies they need to foster long-lasting partnerships with families. Whether you choose our One-Day Traveling Workshop, Two-Hour Family Engagement Toolbox Training, or the new Two-Day Extended Workshop and Leadership Sessions - our offerings are designed to inspire and empower your team.

Why choose Project Appleseed?
Project Appleseed, an evidence-based program, uses strategic, research-driven effort like the Parent Engagement Pledge to track and quantify volunteer impact, delivering measurable outcomes that boost school success.
Our Traveling Workshop on Family Engagement, led by founder Kevin Walker, draws from research by our partners at the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) and leading experts in education, family engagement, and child development. First launched on the 18th Annual National Parental Involvement Day, this workshop provides schools and communities with proven strategies to foster meaningful, lasting change.
As an award-winning nonprofit, Project Appleseed is committed to empowering public school parents. Unlike profit-driven corporations, we understand the constraints of limited budgets and offer accessible, impactful solutions tailored to the needs of schools and families.
Benefits of Our Professional Development
Research shows that high-impact family engagement correlates with student achievement. Project Appleseed helps schools organize parent involvement using proven, research-based models.
Key benefits include:
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Improved student outcomes
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Increased family involvement
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Enhanced communication and collaboration
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Stronger school-family relationships
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A greater sense of community
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Increased professional knowledge and skills
Who Should Attend?
We encourage participation from building-level teams, made up of school staff and family/community members, as well as district leaders and other educational partners who aim to foster collaborative school communities including:
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School administrators
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Teachers
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Counselors
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Parent liaisons
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Parent leaders
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Support staff
Requests for Proposals (RFP): We gladly welcome Family and Community Engagement Requests for Proposals (RFPs), offering our expertise to help schools and organizations build meaningful partnerships that foster student success and community growth.
Professional Development Solutions

One-Day Traveling Workshop - Foundational Family Engagement
Kickstart your family engagement initiatives with this comprehensive one-day workshop.
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Duration: Full day (8:30 AM - 2:30 PM) with lunch included.
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Explore the fundamentals of family engagement.
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Learn actionable strategies for immediate implementation.
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Tailored to meet the unique needs of your school or district.
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Led by Kevin Walker, founder of Project Appleseed and National Parental Involvement Day.
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Includes four complimentary 4-year Family Engagement Toolboxes for multi-school participants and one toolbox for single-schools.
Price: $3,000.00 - $4,500.00
Two-Day Traveling Workshop on Long-Range Planning
Dive deeper into family engagement with this expanded two-day workshop that includes planning for sustainable success.
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Day One: Essential Family Engagement workshop.
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Day Two: Long-range planning for systemic and culturally responsive practices.
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Develop a customized, multi-year action plan.
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Address barriers to engagement with proven solutions.
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Includes resources for implementation and follow-up support. .
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Includes four complimentary Lifetime Family Engagement Toolboxes for multi-school participants and one Lifetime toolbox for single-school participants.
Price: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00
Leadership Session in St. Louis - Individual & Small Groups Traveling Workshop
Join Project Appleseed’s signature Traveling Workshop in the heart of St. Louis, the organization’s home base.
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Designed for individuals and small groups.
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Duration: Full day (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) with lunch provided.
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Offers the same expertise and strategies as our on-site Traveling Workshops.
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Customize your session date (must be scheduled 30 days in advance).
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Includes four complimentary 4-year Family Engagement Toolboxes for multi-school participants and one toolbox for single-schools.
Price: $3,500.00
2-Hour Family Engagement Toolbox Training
Empower your team with a quick and focused training session on leveraging the Family Engagement Toolbox to strengthen school-family partnerships.
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Duration: 2 hours of interactive training.
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Learn how to implement the Family Engagement Toolbox effectively.
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Discover proven strategies for fostering meaningful family involvement.
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Receive hands-on guidance tailored to your school or district’s needs.
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Includes digital resources for ongoing support.
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Requires the purchase Family Engagement Toolbox - sold seperately.
Price: $1,250