Linked to Learning …This is Not Another *%#*&$ thing to do! Linked to Learning is NOT another thing for you to do. Its taking what you already do with families and aligning it to standards and classroom learning.

Family Engagement… The impact is huge!!! Effect size…. Reference Marzano or other resources for exact #

Activities Linked to Learning Planning Activities Linked to Learning

Identify the Goal GOALS Skills? Curriculum? Tools to support learning? What is it you want the families to be able to do? GOALS Skills? Curriculum? Tools to support learning?

Identify the activity Activities What will the activities be? What will we do to achieve the goal? Activities What will the activities be? How do they link to the goal? How do they link to learning?

Identify the take away skills What skills do you want families to leave being able to do? Skills Which skills are being targeted in the activities? Are those skills supportive of the goal? How are families taking away these skills?

Building Relationships to improve the school experience for everyone relate Building Relationships to improve the school experience for everyone

Family to family Families need to build networks to support one and other academically and socially.

school to family Schools need to nurture a safe learning environment for families and teachers, not just students.

THANK YOU! metacognition Reflections How will this impact your planning for future family events? Evaluation How has this presentation helped you increase your understanding of the importance of Family Engagement?