Research shows that strong relationships with families optimize student progress. Luckily, family involvement is an essential element of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) that helps parents and caregivers support their children’s academic journey.
Presented by Jessica Webster, Ed.D., Senior Family Engagement Specialist, MAEC, Inc.; and Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer, ParentPowered
Teachers and staff want to develop effective relationships with families, but adding another activity can be daunting. During the edLeader Panel, “Highly Effective Family Engagement: 5 Habits to Start Now,” Jessica Webster, Ed.D., Senior Family Engagement Specialist for MAEC, Inc., and Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered, explained how educators can build on existing activities and interactions to deepen school-home ties.
Presented by Maya Sussman, Senior Director of Product, ParentPowered; David Adler, Ph.D., Director of Innovation, ReContext Data Solutions; and Cathy Tran, Ph.D., Researcher and Design Strategist
Presented by Dr. Samina Hadi-Tabassum, Clinical Associate Professor, Erikson Institute; Lisa McManus, US Partnership and Program Manager, Worldreader; and Kristen Walter, US Director of Programs, Worldreader
Presented by Andy Danilchick, Co-Founder and Director, The Project for Mental Health and Optimal Development, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education; Sylvia Hall, Co-Founder, GAB-on!; and Jarrid Hall, Co-Founder, GAB-on!
In the Fort Zumwalt School District in Missouri, Dr. Dan Boatman, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, and John Barrow, Executive Director of Intervention and Behavior Support, are leading an initiative to build a sustainable social-emotional learning (SEL) program at the elementary school level.
Presented by Steven Aviña, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Palm Springs High School (CA); Simón Miera, Senior Partner Success Manager, TalkingPoints; and Kate Pechacek, Senior Director of Partner Success, TalkingPoints
Presented by Dr. Danial Boatman, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, Fort Zumwalt School District (MO); and John Barrow, Executive Director of Intervention and Behavior Support, Fort Zumwalt School District (MO)
Moderated by Kelly Truong, Account Director, Panorama Education
Presented by Jani Kozlowski, Author, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.