Professional Education Offerings
We've connected with colleagues at GVSU and with practitioners across the state (and beyond!) to offer a variety of workshops and webinars to assist educators as they continue to move teaching and learning forward. While some may be suited for specific teachers, administrators, or support staff, all offerings are free to all educators.
You can search our list by Audience or by PE Track(s)* to find the offerings that interest you most.
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Full Calendar of Offerings and Registration
Session Name
Building Bridges: Crafting an Inclusive Approach to Family Engagement
Registration
Click here to register for this series*!
This is a three-session series. We encourage you to attend all sessions, as each one builds upon the last.
Series Schedule
November 21, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
December 17,
2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
January 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Date
11/21/2024
Time
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Format
- Virtual
Location
Via Zoom
Audience
- K-5 Teachers
- 6-8 Teachers
- 9-12 Teachers
- School Leaders
- Specials Teachers (Art, Music, PE, etc.)
- Special Education Teachers
- Support Staff (Paraprofessionals, Aides, etc.)
PE Track(s)
- Values
- Teaching and Learning
Description
Family engagement is key to building high-quality, inclusive school systems. It promotes a collaborative environment that values the diversity of families and supports a child-centered culture of learning. Strong partnerships between students, families, educators, and the community ensure shared responsibility for the growth and development of all students, from early childhood to young adulthood.
Building a strong connection between schools and families is essential for student achievement. This three-session series empowers educators to create and sustain a multi-tiered family engagement approach. Participants will receive practical tools and strategies designed to improve family-school relationships and enhance student outcomes.
Check out additional series details.
Presenter(s)
Vicki Rice, Coalition for Educational Partnerships
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Presenter Bio(s)
Vicki Rice is the Founder and Executive Director of the Coalition for Educational Partnership (CEP), an organization dedicated to helping all children reach their full potential and preparing them for college and career readiness. CEP's mission is to assist districts, schools, and families in refining their expectations and establishing a student-centered learning culture that promotes success for every student. Through school-community partnerships, Vicki has led efforts to improve learning opportunities for underrepresented students by supporting leadership development, mastering data analysis techniques, and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional programs. Her work emphasizes removing barriers to learning and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
For over 14 years, CEP has partnered with California GEAR UP to strengthen family and community engagement, helping schools support authentic involvement. Vicki and her team have developed curricula and provided technical assistance to schools, focusing on building sustainable partnerships among students, families, educators, and communities. Vicki also leads Leadership Network Services for GEAR UP and the California Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), supporting leadership development for current and aspiring educational leaders. Her work focuses on creating inclusive school cultures and addressing social justice and equity issues in education.
CEP’s services also extend to assisting Thomas Edison Charter Academy (TECA) in implementing effective literacy strategies and supporting English Language Learners. Additionally, Vicki collaborates with The Africa-America Institute (AAI), utilizing a train-the-trainer model to promote meaningful engagement in school reform and restructuring.
Additional Series Session(s)
This is a three-session series. We encourage you to attend all sessions, as each one builds upon the last.
Series Schedule
November 21, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
December 17,
2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
January 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
SCECHs Available
Up to 4.5 SCECHs (1.5 for each session) are available at no cost for participants of our "Building Bridges: Crafting an Inclusive Approach to Family Engagement" series. Learn more about SCECHs and our process on our SCECHs guide.
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