1. Integrating Family Engagement into Professional Learning Communities
Presented by Pamdora Williams
LaSPDG Staff

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5. Listening Guide

6. People First Language
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from

8. After this webinar, you will:
Have knowledge of the Dual Capacity Framework
Have awareness of Mindful Engagement PD series
Consider opportunities to integrate Family Engagement into Professional Learning Communities
at your school

9. Dual Capacity-Building Framework

10. Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships
SEDL (2013). Partners in Education: A dual capacity-building framework for family-school partnerships. Retrieved from

11. Features of the Framework
SEDL (2013). Partners in Education: A dual capacity-building framework for family-school partnerships. Retrieved from

12. Features of the Framework: Policy and Program Goals
4 Cs of Capacity Building for Family–School Partnerships
Capabilities
Knowledge and skills
Connections
Important relationships and network
Cognition
Assumptions, beliefs and worldview
Confidence
Comfort and self efficacy

13. Mindful Engagement Series

14. Welcoming Environment
Recognizing Diversity
Ongoing Communication
Open House & Conferences
Sharing Family Resources
Encouraging Involvement
Acknowledging Concerns
Addressing FAQs
Obtaining Feedback
Additional Resources
Mindful Engagement Series: Strategies & Tools to Strengthen Family Partnerships 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Content for this series is derived from an analysis of research from the family engagement field (i.e. Joyce Epstein, Anne Henderson), family support organizations, and state agencies that support family partnerships.

15. Each Module Includes:
Listening Guide
Extension Guide

16. Each Module Includes:
Links to Resources

17. Opportunities to Integrate Family Engagement

18. Opportunities to Integrate Mindful Engagement
New Teacher Development/Orientation
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Back to School PD Days
Family Engagement Team
Teacher Collaboration Meetings
Individual Professional Growth Plans 1 2 3 4 5 6

20. Pause the webinar.
Take about 7 minutes to consider the opportunities that address your scenario using Mindful Engagement modules.
Share with a colleague.

21. After this webinar, you will:
Have knowledge of the Dual Capacity Framework
Have awareness of the Mindful Engagement series
Consider opportunities to integrate Family Engagement into Professional Learning Communities

23. Blending Family Engagement Efforts
GLOW: Identify current practices in family engagement that you, your school or district implements well
GROW: Identify areas in your class, school or district that can be strengthened in terms of integrating family engagement into professional learning

24. References:
SEDL (2013). Partners in Education: A dual capacity-building framework for family-school partnerships. Retrieved from
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, Retrienved from
Scholastic FACE. Building Family Engagement Capacity at the School Level: Dr. Karen Mapp’s Family Engagement Workshop Series. Retrieved from

25. Building Capacity
After listening to this webinar, what will you do with this information?
How will you share it with others in your school or district?
When will you share it? (Timeline)

26. Questions?
After this webinar, you may questions to Pamdora Williams

27.
The contents of this PowerPoint presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H323A However those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.