2024 - 2025 FACE Webinar Series
We are excited to provide you with informative and inspiring webinars featuring some of our nation's distinguished practitioners in the field. These districts are implementing innovative practices and strategies to strengthen family & school partnerships. All webinars are in Eastern Standard Time.
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| 2024 August 29 (12pm) | The Community Connection: Moving From Apathy to Empowerment In this inspiring session, renowned author, school leader, and TEDx speaker, Nathaniel Provencio shares four transformative lessons from parents and families that revolutionized his school's culture from apathy to empowerment. Participants will learn effective strategies to boost parent and family school attendance, enhance family academic understanding, raise positive school attitudes and perceptions, and highlight the power of advocacy in creating a thriving school environment. This session promises to provide valuable insights and practical approaches to foster a more connected and empowered school community. |
 Nathaniel Provencio Best-selling author, |
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| 2024 September 12 (12pm) | Engaging Fathers in Schools |  Latrice Rollins  Adrian Neely  Alvin Reynolds |
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| 2024 September 26 (12pm) | Engaging Families in High School Education: Strategies and Best Practices This workshop will provide an in-depth exploration of effective strategies for engaging families in high school education. Drawing on findings from my dissertation, 'Qualitative Study on the Perceptions of High School Families and High School Teachers Regarding Family Engagement,' the session will offer practical tools and techniques for fostering meaningful family involvement in the academic and extracurricular lives of high school students. |
 Tina Allenn Researcher and Educator |
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| 2024 October 3 (12pm) | Passion by Proximity Dr. H.A. Lyons once said, "When people are actively engaged in a cause, their lives have more purpose with resulting improvement in mental, social, & societal health." My presentation will demonstrate how "Passion by Proximity" can revolutionize education by making learning more relevant and immersive. For instance, did you know that the average U.S. flu season costs $33 billion annually, and 35% of teachers are chronically absent, affecting 16 million students and nearly 70% of students disengaged? Using infectious disease, this approach connects students, families, and teachers with meaningful experiences, improving academic performance and fostering resilience. Join me to explore how "Passion by Proximity" can transform education and cultivate future leaders. |
 Todd Brown Education Ambassador for the United Nations |
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| 2024 October 17 (12pm) | A five step framework for transformational communication with families As a parenting expert and certified parenthood coach, Rachael will share her results- driven approach to communicating with parents. This five step framework is used in her parent coaching practice and is essential to any conversation that involves exploring strategies and tools to benefit a child's growth and development. Participants will also explore true active and reflective listening as part of this process. |
 Rachael Fritz Teach For America corps member, Lead teacher in a Head Start preschool classroom |
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| 2024 November 7 (3:30pm) | Multicultural Instructional Practices: Preparing All Students for 21 st Century Thinking Multicultural education is defined as providing students with knowledge about their histories, cultures, and contributions of diverse groups, including respect for gender, race, and socioeconomic background. Research findings have supported the importance of teachers’ perceptions regarding culturally diverse students in the classroom as an important element in educating, motivating, and making a difference in educational achievement among all students. How do we teach children in this new and dynamic reality? Students today need an effective education in not just topics, but concepts and skills so that they can be job-ready for multiple possibilities in our rapidly changing economy. This presentation seeks to give educators strategies to address diversity, not just in the classroom but also in creating a dynamic school culture and community. |
 Jacob Isom CEO/Founder of RCD Consulting |
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| 2024 November 21 (12pm) | Technology and the Science of Family Engagement Our current understanding of the science of family engagement is shaped by developmental theories and decades of research. The resulting evidence-based practices for engaging families are taught to educators in pre-service programs. By the time new teachers enter the classroom, they understand the value of family engagement, which some may even describe as common sense. However, the practice of high-quality family engagement is much less commonplace. Barriers exist, and, as with instructional evidence-based practices, a research-to-practice gap exists. Before long, many new teachers struggle to engage families. Parents and caregivers then often report a confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming experience as those who want to be engaged with their school community don’t know how or, worse, feel unwelcome. Technological advances have the potential to make family engagement efforts easier and more efficient for administrators, teachers, and families. This session provides valuable insights into how modern technological tools can support family engagement in schools while saving valuable time for everyone. |
 Crystal Ladwig |
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| 2024 December 5 (12pm) | Brian Alementi |
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| 2024 December 19 (12pm) | It Takes a Village:The Village Model of Community Engagement© Schools underutilize three community entities within the Black American community: the Black Church, salons and barbershops, and Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs). The Village Model of Community Engagement© uses cultural wealth and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) as frameworks for making these connections to further cultivate Black American student achievement. This presentation will demonstrate how to leverage the Black Church, salons/barbershops, and Black Greek letter organizations as community partners, utilizing cultural wealth and multi-tiered systems of support to enhance connections and cultivate Black American student success through The Village Model of Community Engagement©. Research shows creating partnerships with local Black churches enhances Black student achievement, helps to provide resources (e.g. school supplies, monetary donations, food/clothing drives, etc.) to struggling families and can offer community input for school counseling programs. Hair salons and barbershops have always been invested in its young Black patrons’ education and are willing to partner with schools to ensure their success. Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) provide mentorship, culturally relevant safe spaces and examples of representation in higher education. The Village Model of Community Engagement© uses Cultural Wealth Theory and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) as frameworks for meeting the needs of Black students utilizing these three community entities. Schools must examine the school’s quantitative data (grades, discipline referrals, test scores, etc.) to concretely show what is inherently known: Black American students’ success depends on the involvement of the community in which they are nurtured and loved. Quantitative data will not only show which students need to be placed in Tiers 2 and 3, it will also highlight which interventions may be prioritized. Once community organization involvement is integrated into the school counseling program, both qualitative data (student/teacher interviews, student focus groups, etc.) and quantitative data will demonstrate the effectiveness of the interventions. |
 Krystal Clemons School counseling and counselor education |
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| 2025 January 9 (3:30pm) | Differential Engagement This presentation is centered around providing strategic and various ideas for engaging families from distinct backgrounds. Challenges arise in truly engaging families around the academic environments. With the familial dynamics constantly shifting, practitioners need to be able to adjust how they communicate with families to ensure connection. Through a composition of focus groups, interviews and information sessions, the results on how to effectively communicate and engage families were derived. Differential engagement ensures that we adjust how we communicate with families. Seniors raising children prefer phone calls and mailed items. Working families need information that can be easily navigated. Tech-savvy families appreciate apps, social media, and/or text messages. Truly understanding the make-up of the family resolves the challenge of effectively engaging with families. |
 Ruth M. James Master of Education in Community Engagement with Merrimack College |
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| 2025 January 23 (12pm) | Empowering School-Family Partnerships: The Role of Higher Education Professionals and Financial Aid Experts In this insightful webinar, Dr. Felicia Young, a seasoned higher education professional and founder of Higher Minds of Education, will explore how higher education consultants and financial aid professionals can become invaluable partners to schools, enhancing family engagement and supporting student success. This session will delve into the strategies and best practices that professionals can employ to foster strong collaborations with schools, helping families navigate the complexities of higher education. Dr. Young will discuss how financial aid experts can demystify the financial aid process, empowering families to make informed decisions about college affordability and access. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of:
Join us to learn how you can become a catalyst for positive change in your community by bridging the gap between schools, families, and higher education resources. Who Should Attend:
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 Felicia Young Founder and CEO of Higher Minds of Education |
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| 2025 February 6 (3:30pm) | Nancy Lee Bromberger, Heather Dooley and Vrinda Kokje |
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| 2025 February 20 (3:30pm) | Beyond Muffins for Moms: Authentically Engaging With Families In this engaging presentation, we will explore the transformative impact of meaningful family engagement on student success. Moving beyond traditional events like "Muffins for Moms," we will delve into authentic strategies for building strong, lasting partnerships with families. We'll discuss the importance of open communication, cultural responsiveness, and collaborative goal-setting. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights to create inclusive environments where every family feels valued and empowered, ultimately fostering a supportive network that enhances student achievement and well-being. Join us to discover how authentic family engagement can lay the foundation for lifelong learning and success. |
 Isis Spann Educational consultant, author, Kindergarten Kounts® creator, and micro-school Founder |
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| 2025 March 6 (12pm) | Beat the School System |  Tomekia Moore |
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| 2025 March 20 (3:30pm) | Adapting Behavior Practices: Reframing your approach to discipline Are you an educator who would like to improve your approach to challenging behaviors? This presentation will help you to identify triggers and causes of behaviors in the classroom. It will also provide training and helpful strategies to lessen repetitive behaviors so that you can help your students to become more successful. |
 Cindy Young  Simon Keays |
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| 2025 April 3 (12pm or 3:30pm) | Districtwide Impact: Creating a Strong Infrastructure for Family Engagement | Sonia Rezkalah |
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| 2025 April 17 (12pm) | Andee Martineau |
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| 2025 May 8 (12pm) | From Self to Selfie: How Social Media Shapes Childhood Development and Relationship Building | Maya B. Klein |
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| 2025 May 22 (12pm) |  Erin Ellis Denver Public Schools Early Education Department |
