08/21/19 3:00 PM EST This session presented by Collaborative Action for Family Engagement (CAFE) and NAFSCE will provide information for schools and community organizations seeking to assist families who have children with disabilities navigate the support systems that are available to them. Participants will be able to: List strategies for authentic engagement with families who […]
Family Matters: Family Engagement as a Strategy in Strengthening Mentoring Relationships
Thu, Apr 18, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT While mentoring programs emphasize the bond between mentors and youth, mentoring programs must also acknowledge the crucial role families play in the relationship. Learning to effectively engage caregivers and other family members can lead to stronger and more positive mentoring experiences and outcomes for the […]
Common Sense and Remake Learning present: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight
Young children are exposed to more media and technology, and at earlier ages, than ever before. With a dizzying array of smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and on-demand services, today’s toddlers and preschoolers are the most media- and tech-saturated generation ever. Join us for a discussion about trends in young kids’ media habits and the implications for […]
Building Community to Protect and Empower Youth & Families
University of Pittsburgh Parent Engagement Research Study Needs Participants!
Help researchers learn what keeps children engaged in school! The University of Pittsburgh School of Education and Social Work is partnering with local schools and community organizations to develop a way to measure parental involvement in education and to better understand how to support student motivation in math. They are inviting families to take a survey […]
Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series: Preparing Mentees and their Families for Successful Matches
July 21, 1-2:15 p.m. An important yet neglected area of focus for many mentoring programs is the process of preparing mentees (and their families) for the match. When staff provides effective preparation and training, it can promote safety, teach important relational skills, and bolster parental involvement. Initial mentee trainings can also be used to create […]
PAEYC Online – School Aged Care: Communication
PAEYC Online- School-Aged Care: Communication- 3 hours Monday, May 16th, 2016- Monday, May 31st, 2016 PAEYC Online Communication is the key to family involvement in out of school time programs. Strong positive cooperative relationships with parents and families are at the heart of quality out of school programs for school age children and youth. In […]