Training & Workshops

Effective Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Doesn’t Just Happen: Make a Plan

Years of research points to effective family engagement as a key component in children’s success in schools. As our school communities become more diverse, schools must shift from family engagement “as we’ve always done it" to a more culturally responsive, inclusive practice that acknowledges the strengths in our communities.

Participants will explore structural barriers that keep families out of the spaces they deserve and need to be in to support their children; examine the role race and culture has on engagement; and apply a planning tool for effective culturally responsive family engagement.

Time: Three Hours
Location: Online
Dates:
- Tuesday, April 29 6:00 PM
- Saturday, May 10 9:00 AM

Cost: $95.00
- Discounts Available for groups sending 3 or more people.

Facilitator Training

The Strategic Dialogue Group will build the capacity of your employees to lead the dialogue.

We provide a two-day facilitator training that also includes a “facilitator guide” and an online practice module. After your staff receive the training, we typically provide one consultant to co-lead the sessions and continue to support the facilitators.

Trainees will develop the skills to:

Understand the structures required for productive and culturally affirming dialogue
Observe and manage group dynamics
Create an environment where everyone feels safe to share their perspective
Help a group go from surface conversations to addressing root causes and challenges
Give clear directions
Identify themes, commonalities, and differences

Time Commitment:

Two 6-hour sessions
Online homework