1. Engaging Families to Share their Stories

2. Family Engagement What is it? Why is it important? What are some opportunities?

3. Family Success Stories Why do you want family stories? How does your program benefit? How does a family benefit? What have you done before?

4. Family Success Stories Consider every family Diversity and combo of services Look beyond academic/social Highlight a benefit of quality

5. Possible Barriers Language / lack of confidence Time / work requirements Fear / distrust Privacy concerns

6. Engaging Families Existing events Small group discussions What do families like most? Concerns/ideas?

8. Telling a Great Story Leanne Grace

10. Next Level of Family Engagement Sign PA’s Promise declaration Mentor another parent/family Help with events Help find other family stories

11. Helpful Resources Learning is Everywhere paprom.convio.net/liec Be Your Child’s Champion paprom.convio.net/champion Community Outreach Tools /community_education