Using Case Studies in a Family-School Partnering Course
Nov 20
Blog

Family Engagement Schools Capacity Building

Using Case Studies in a Family-School Partnering Course

Case studies are a powerful way to prepare educators for family engagement. Learn how Darcy Hutchins at University of Denver uses them in her courses. 

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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Strategies for Principals, Teachers, and Parents
Oct 2
Blog

Family Engagement Schools Capacity Building

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Strategies for Principals, Teachers, and Parents

This guide from Global Family Research Project is designed to support educators and families in conducting productive, successful parent-teacher conferences.

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Four Takeaways from STEM Programs That Empower Families
Sep 4
Blog

Family Engagement Digital Media Capacity Building

Four Takeaways from STEM Programs That Empower Families

STEM Next Opportunity Fund offers four promising practices for engaging caregivers in STEM in a variety of settings, including schools, libraries, public housing, community centers, and museums.  

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Families Matter for STEM Learning
Aug 21
Video

Family Engagement Early Childhood Education Capacity Building

Families Matter for STEM Learning

This video highlights the importance of family engagement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning. 

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Learning from Library Leaders: Strategies for Coaching and Consulting
Jul 24
Blog

Libraries Capacity Building

Learning from Library Leaders: Strategies for Coaching and Consulting

Sharon Morris of the Colorado State Library shares her ideas about the art of consulting to create change. 

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Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning:  A Supplemental Guide
Jul 3
Research Publication

Family Engagement Libraries Research Capacity Building

Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning: A Supplemental Guide

This guide, building on a recent policy brief, examines best practices for family engagement in a variety of spaces, from public libraries to schools.

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Powered By Families: Co-Creating Professional Learning Through Family Engagement Summits
Jun 25
Research Publication

Family Engagement Schools Research Capacity Building

Powered By Families: Co-Creating Professional Learning Through Family Engagement Summits

Teach to Lead’s innovative family engagement summit provides a new model for co-creating professional development with families.

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Parent Innovation Institute: Co-creating Solutions with Parents
May 24
Blog

Early Childhood Education Family Engagement Capacity Building

Parent Innovation Institute: Co-creating Solutions with Parents

This post by Aida Mariam is the first in a two-part series about The Early Learning Lab’s Parent Innovation Institute.

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Family Engagement Professionals Find Support at Friday Café
May 7
Blog

Family Engagement Early Childhood Education Capacity Building

Family Engagement Professionals Find Support at Friday Café

Our latest blog post highlights how the Friday Café model is connecting family-focused practitioners in Connecticut, California, and beyond.

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How to Use Interactive Family Cases
Mar 26
Case

Family Engagement Schools Capacity Building

How to Use Interactive Family Cases

Global Family Research Project’s interactive family cases are a great professional learning tool to help you hone your family engagement practice.

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