Engagement Works!
How to Inspire, Implement, and Achieve an Effective Family Engagement Initiative
Join us October 6-7, 2010, in Las Vegas for the Engage! All Families Conference. Be sure to mark your calendar TODAY!
Why Attend?
At a time when public schools are experiencing intense scrutiny and ever increasing demands for continuous student improvement, it has become imperative for school communities to collaborate in the development of concise, comprehensive plans to successfully meet federal standards. Successful school improvement planning must be a carefully developed, long- term program that is data driven and well grounded in proven educational research and best practices. There is no “magic bullet” or quick fix. Effective long-term school improvement is achieved by energizing all stakeholders to successfully meet the needs of their students and their communities.
The Family Friendly Schools Engage! All Families Conference will provide school communities with an action plan to experience sustained academic success by exposing a clear path to a positive school culture that engages all parties to meet successfully their district/school wide mission. This cohesive approach creates a network of integrated relationships between leaders, staff, and families to insure communication, eliminate isolation and generate a plan for all students to achieve at a high level.
Success in family engagement and improved learning outcomes is determined by cultivating individual and organizational excellence that produces results. We can help you get started on your way to a successful and rewarding family engagement plan.
Who Should Attend?
With two full days of keynote and breakout sessions that address the often bewildering process of creating and implementing an effective family engagement initiative, this conference is a valuable learning opportunity for...
- Parents who are looking for effective strategies that support their child's optimal development, facilitate upper-level school and college readiness, and help their family attain self-sufficiency within the education system.
- Entry-level professionals, recent graduates, and students who are just beginning their careers and are looking for an effective and convenient way to cover the entire spectrum of family engagement in a short period of time; who want to build a network of experienced professionals who can provide future guidance; and who are interested in discussing the questions and challenges they are encountering in the area of family engagement and parent involvement.
- Support Staff are often the first (or only) school ambassadors some of your parents will ever meet. From bus drivers to administrative assistants to cafeteria workers, support staff are integral to family engagement programs and so often are the connecting points between educators and parents. Your collaborative engagement teams should be an conglomeration of parents, educators, administrators, and support staff.
- Seasoned school and district-level administrators and educators who want to remain current on best practices, new developments in the field, keep up with the changes in federal guidelines and requirements, and who are looking to increase their network of engagement professionals with whom they can collaborate.
Specifically, the Engage! All Families Conference is designed to meet the professional development and training needs of parents, directors, school board members, administrators, educators, parent and Title 1 coordinators, home visitors, education managers, administrative assistants, and other childhood support staff.
Attention Vendors: See Vendor Information
What's Covered?
Here are just a few of the many learning areas that will be covered!
- Parent/Family Engagement - Why and How it Works
- Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Effective Two-Way Communication
- Partnerships and Collaboration
- Support for Home Learning
- The Degrees of Engagement (i.e. policy, governance, parental efficacy)
- "Ed" Coaching for Long-term Success
- Using Surveys and Data to Measure Your Engagement Level and Efficacy
- 2-Day Training of Trainers Workshop (Optional - additional fees apply)
Download and Print the Conference Schedule (PDF)
Conference Rates?
Registration for the two-day Engage! All Families Conference is only $349.95. Because family engagement programs are generally more productive and effective utilizing a team approach, we encourage you to take advantage of the $50 Volume Discount we offer when registering three or more attendees at the same time.
Important Note: Because meeting space is at a premium during this time of year, this conference is limited to 300 registrants. Don't miss out - be sure and register your team today!
Questions?
Questions about the conference? E-mail Joan Gillespie or by call (800) 890-7794, ext. 223.
Click here to register for the conference online.
Click to download a printable and faxable registration form in PDF format.
For hotel booking information and reservations, see below.
We hope to see you in October in Vegas!
Conference Location:
The Alexis Park Resort Hotel Conference Center
NOTE: The Alexis Park Hotel is a "non-gaming" hotel.
375 East Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(800) 582-2228
http://www.alexispark.com/meetings.htm
Hotel Information
The Alexis Park ALL SUITE Resort Hotel Conference Center
375 East Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89169
NOTE: The Alexis Park Hotel is a "non-gaming" hotel.
Group Block: Family Friendly Schools
Online Hotel Booking:
https://www.reservations-page.com/C00308/H01834/be.ashx?pc=FAMILY
By Phone:
- Please call reservations at the resort (800)582-2228 (in the Continental United States) or (702)796-3322.
- Ask for reservations.
- Please ask for the group block Family Friendly Schools
- Guest will receive $69.00 contracted suite rate – 1 complimentary breakfast buffet, 1 per suite, per day
Trainer of Trainers Workshop
(Optional Workshop - Additional fees apply)
We invite you to attend the pre-conference (October 4th and 5th) Trainer of Trainers (TOT) two-day workshop. The purpose of the TOT is to prepare to become a FFS Engage! All Families Workshop facilitator and trainer.
Family Friendly Schools works with educators and families in creating partnerships that effectively engage children in learning. Essentially, we help schools improve family engagement utilizing a process that is research-based, yet built on practical methods of connecting schools and families. Family Engagement has been proven to positively affect student learning outcomes, graduation rates, college placement, as well as improving the adequate yearly progress (AYP) ratings of a school.
For our important work, FFS is seeking accomplished, sincere people, with the talents and image to represent us and have the potential to develop the skills to facilitate our seminars as you continue working your own business. Although registration for this workshop is open, you are encouraged to contact Don Converse. Don will be happy to answer your questions and help you determine the next steps on your way to becoming a Family Friendly Schools Certified Trainer.
Special Savings Information $$$: Attendance at the two-day Engage! All Families Conference is included at no charge for registrants of the Trainer of Trainers Workshop!
Vendor Information
Are you a vendor for schools and/or districts and would like to be considered for vendor space at our conference? If so, contact Family Friendly School's Operations Manager, Larry Van Hoose, by e-mail or call 1-276-236-9977 ext. 220.
