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Engaging Families for Literacy Success: What School Leaders Can Do
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Rebecca A. Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT, Author and Early Childhood Teacher and Expert
Moderated by Kim Carlton, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Sponsored by Teacher Created Materials
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Family engagement begins in the home and school leaders play a crucial role in supporting families to guide their children toward success. Join us for an interactive session where you gain practical strategies to equip families with the tools they need to strengthen vocabulary and knowledge at home.
By deepening family-school partnerships, you can create a lasting impact on student achievement and empower families to become active participants in their children’s education! In this edWebinar, you:
- Explore the 4 Es of family engagement and their connection to the Big Six in the Science of Reading
- Discover actionable strategies to help families build knowledge and skills at home
- Gain insights on fostering stronger family engagement in your school or district
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios is a National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee, National Board Certified Teacher, and expert in family engagement and dual language education. With over 40 years of experience, she has shaped curriculum design and teacher standards nationwide. A Founding Director and former Vice Chair of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, she also co-founded the Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching. Dr. Palacios is a Senior Curriculum Advisor for ABCmouse.com and a Curriculum Board Member for Age of Learning. She has presented globally on early childhood, STEAM, and bilingual education. The author of Being Your Child’s Most Important Teacher, she was Corpus Christi ISD’s first Teacher of the Year and the first Latina inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame. She recently received the prestigious James A. Kelly Award for Advancing Accomplished Teaching.
About the Moderator
Kim Carlton is a Senior Academic Officer for Teacher Created Materials, where she provides professional development and training on TCM curriculum materials, Shell Education professional resources, and best instructional practices for districts, teachers, and educational trainers. Kim’s extensive teaching background includes ten years as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, a literacy coach, and a curriculum director.
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