Family Engagement

Description

THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD EDUCATION (ISBE) DRAFT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDE OF RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICES, AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS AND FAMILIES IS BUILT AROUND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. ISBE'S RESEARCH REVIEW FOUND 4 OVERARCHING THEMES IN THE MORE SIGNIFICANT STUDIES AROUND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF "IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT". THESE THEMES FALL INTO THE PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION OF THE GUIDE: DEVELOPING A SYSTEM; WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT; COMMUNICATION; DECISION-MAKING. THIS WEBINAR FOCUSES ON THESE PRINCIPLES, PLUS EXPANDED MENTION ON UNDERSTANDING AND GAINING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. THIS INTERACTIVE WEBINAR WILL PULL FROM PARTICIPANTS' IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES FROM ACROSS THE STATE.

Location Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 N. University
Decatur, IL 62526
Date 10/28/2015 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 8:30 AM)
Sponsor STARNET Regions I & III
Trainer Bridget Meis and Mary Smith
Contact Heather Griswold (800) 227-7537 hd-griswold@wiu.edu
Principles 3. Collaborative relationships
Credit Hours 5.0 - Working with Families
Cost 0
Status Closed