Table of Contents
Module 1: Why does Family Engagement Matter?
- What is family engagement?
- Why is family engagement important?
- How do we build family engagement in schools?
- What Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions are Necessary to Promote Family Engagement?
Module 2: What do families need to feel respected, honored, and valued?
- What are Essential Core Beliefs for Family Engagement?
- What is Culture and Why Does Culture Matter?
- What are funds of knowledge?
Module 3: How do I communicate with families?
- Four Basic Communication Strategies for Connecting with Families
- Establishing Two-Way Communication and the Power of Positive Contacts
- Strategies for Having Challenging Conversations
- Tips for Providing Language Access and Working with Interpreters
Module 4: What does a meaningful evaluation and MDT involve?
- The Multidisciplinary Team Process
- Tips to Prepare Families for the MDT Process
- General Strategies for Leading Effective MDT Meetings
- Ways to Stay Connected with Families After the MDT Meeting
Module 5: What does a meaningful individualized education program (IEP) Process involve?
- Tips for Preparing Families to be Active Partners in the Development on an IEP
- Strategies for Leading Effective IEP Meetings with a Focus on Partnerships
- Strategies for Leading Effective IEP Meetings with a Focus on Partnerships
- Encouraging Self-Advocacy through Student-Led IEP Meetings
- Practices for Shared Implementation and Progress Monitoring
Module 6: What Could Family Engagement Look Like in My Classroom and How Might I Advocate for Families?
- Wondering What Effective Family Engagement Could Look Like?
- Getting Started with Family Engagement
- Maintaining Family Engagement Throughout the Year
- Advocating for Families
- Module Scenario Activity
