The New Rules of Family Engagement: Research-Backed Strategies That Actually Work
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 2nd at 2 p.m.
Is your district’s communication strategy aligned with how families actually want to engage?
82% of teachers report that positive parent communication leads to improved student behavior, according to SchoolStatus' 2024 survey of 1,000 families, and 1,000 educators and administrators. Yet 67% say they lack time for proactive outreach–a resource gap that directly impacts student success and family participation.
In this focused 30-minute Ed Talk, explore comprehensive research data from the study and hear directly from Sunflower County Consolidated School District about their journey to transform family engagement, including the challenges they faced and the strategies that improve family participation and engagement.
Key Takeaways:
- Candid insights from Sunflower County: Real-world examples of shifting from reactive to proactive communication and turning disengaged families into positive partners
- Evidence-based Strategies: Implementing personalized, multi-channel family engagement that meets parents where they are based on the research
- Promoting Inclusiveness: Proven solutions to effectively reach and engage multilingual families, with practical implementation tips
- Data-driven Methods: Measuring communication effectiveness and adapting your approach based on family feedback
Speakers
Dylan Jones, Director of Federal Programs and Data, Sunflower County CSDDr. Kara Stern, Director of Education & Engagement, SchoolStatus
Julie Ebling, Team Lead, Customer Success, SchoolStatus
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