SXSW EDU 2020
Child’s First Teacher, School’s Greatest Partner
Description:
Families are central to a child’s health, well-being, & academic success--especially in the foundational early years--& need to be engaged as integral partners in their education. How can partnerships between family, school, & community support school readiness & student achievement for young learners? By building parent capacity to facilitate children’s learning & development, bridging learning between school & home, & helping educators deepen relationships with children & families they serve.
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Takeaways
- Hear emerging research findings about how family engagement programs positively impact early cognitive & social-emotional development.
- Examine best practices for building powerful family-school partnerships that strengthen foundational parenting skills & home learning.
- Discover creative, asset-based approaches to community-wide early education, through a case study of Round Rock ISD.
Speakers
- Kai-leé Berke, Vice Chair of Board of Directors, Teaching Strategies
- Emily Roden, Founder, ReadyRosie
- Ralph Smith, Managing Director, The Campaign for Grade Level Reading
- Jackie Mader, National education reporter & multimedia editor, The Hechinger Report
Organizer
Lindsay Falkenberg-Mantilla, Senior Associate, Whiteboard Advisors
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