Inspiring Action: A Guidebook to Family-School Engagement

Description:

In this hands-on workshop, learn about family-school engagement research by The Brookings Institution. Then, hear how the "Parents as Allies" cohort of parents and teachers from 29 school districts across western PA turned this research into action through a human-centered design thinking process using tools like deep listening exercises, empathy interviews and "hack" design. This resulted in the implementation of hundreds of innovative family-school engagement strategies. Throughout, hear the perspective from a school administrator on the deep impact this work has had on schools and families.