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Module 7 - Session 6

LEADING FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACROSS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Leading to Support Educators Across Learning Environments

Module 7 - Session 6 Program Cover - Multiple photos of happy families along with a drawing of a happy family by young child

GETTING STARTED

OVERVIEW

Welcome to TALE Academy Module 7: Leading to Support Educators Across Learning Environments!

Goal – The goal of this module is to help school leaders enhance their support for educators as they teach across learning environments (TALE).

Module Content – This module consists of 8 sessions on leading to support educators across learning environments. Each session contains a variety of content and learning activities.

Session Content – You are beginning Module 7 – Session 6: Leading for Family Engagement Across Learning Environments.

MODULE WORKBOOK

If you have not yet downloaded your personal copy of the TALE Academy Workbook for this module, do so now. See directions below. There is only one workbook for each module which contains activities for all sessions within that module. 

 

Step 1: Create your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.

Throughout this session, you will complete the session activities and take notes in the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook. You will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you learn using your digital workbook. When you click on the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook link, you will be prompted to make a copy of the workbook. Once you do so, your notes and your work within your workbook will be visible only to you. Please note that the workbook is fillable using Google Slides. We do not recommend printing a copy due to the length of the workbook.

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Step 2: Get familiar with the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.

Now that you have your personal copy of the workbook, review pages 1-7 to learn about the workbook’s contents and tips for using the workbook. Don’t forget to add your name to page 1 to personalize your workbook!

 

Step 3: Review “Key Terms” for Session 6 in the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.

Your last step is to review the key terms for Session 6. For every TALE Academy session, the key terms are listed at the start of each new session in the workbook. You can return to the key terms page(s) of your workbook throughout this session to add your notes.

GUIDING QUESTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

GUIDING QUESTIONS

  1. What do authentic school-home partnerships look like across learning environments?

  2. What elements need to remain constant or consistent across learning environments in order for families to be able to engage in their students’ learning?

  3. How do I empower teachers, students, families, and staff to build capacity for partnering across learning environments?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this session, you will be able to do the following:

  1. Recognize the four elements that should remain constant across learning environments to support family engagement.

  2. Recognize the difference between outreach and engagement.

  3. Understand the dual capacity framework for family engagement.

  4. Assess your school’s current work as it relates to the continuum of outreach to engagement.

ENGAGE: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

LEARN FROM OTHERS: 
VOICES FROM THE FIELD

The following video highlights the reflections of New York State school leaders supporting family engagement across learning environments.

video thumbnail of female caucasian teacher

WORKBOOK
ACTIVITY

To activate your prior knowledge on the topic, please complete the following steps:

  • In your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, complete Activity 7.6.1 – Assess Your Level of Family Outreach and/or Engagement.

If you have not already created your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.

EXPLORE: TOPIC OVERVIEW

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

Select from the learning modalities below to explore an overview of the topic for this session. You may read a magazine-style article, watch a video, or listen to a conversational podcast.

 

You need to select only one option: read, watch, or listen.

As you read, watch, or listen, consider pausing and reviewing the key terms for this session in your workbook. You can add your own notes, ideas for application, or definitions of the terms in your own words.

READ

Dive into our Module 7 – Session 6 READ, a magazine-style overview of the session topic with infographics and links to resources.

WATCH

Tune into our Module 7 – Session 6 WATCH, a narrated, animated video that provides an overview of the session topic.

LISTEN

Settle in for our Module 7 – Session 6 LISTEN, a conversational, podcast-style discussion among educators about the session topic.

EXPLORE: CHOICE BOARD

Select one option from the choices offered below to learn more.

You need to select only one of the choices, but you are welcome to explore all the resources!

How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Synopsis: This summary highlights the key points of the dual capacity-building framework. 

Format: Article

Time: 5 minutes

Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships (Version 2)

Synopsis: In these two short videos, Dr. Karen Mapp, developer of the dual capacity-building framework, summarizes the framework and how it was developed and refined.   

Format: Videos

Time: 6 minutes

Partnering with Your Child’s Teacher

Synopsis: In this podcast, Dr. Karen Mapp describes how to create strong, trusting relationships with everyone in the school community.

Format: Podcast

Time: 30 minutes

ESTABLISH: REFLECTION FOR ACTION

WORKBOOK ACTIVITY

  • Return to your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 7.6.2 – Going Deeper with Engagement.

  • If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.

EXTEND: DEEPER LEARNING

Extend your learning by engaging in a longer workbook activity and/or accessing additional resources.
This section is designed to help you begin a journey into deeper learning on the topic area.

WORKBOOK ACTIVITY

Return to your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 7.6.3 – Conditions for Family Engagement. If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can do so by clicking here.

Time: 20 minutes

ADDITIONAL 
RESOURCES

Family Engagement 

Topic: A wealth of resources (e.g., articles, blogs) about strengthening family engagement 

Format: Resources

Time: Varies  

 

Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships

Topic: The components of the dual capacity-building framework, including the organizational conditions, process conditions, and the policy and program goals needed for strong and healthy family-school partnerships 

Format: Article

Time: 12 minutes 

 

U.S. Department of Education’s Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships

Topic: Infographic from the U.S. Department of Education outlining the dual capacity-building framework components and links to examples of successful implementation in various states 

Format: Article

Time: 15 minutes

WRAP-UP & NEXT STEPS

This session gave you information and resources on leading for family engagement across learning environments. In the next session of this module, you’ll explore leading for school-wide social emotional learning.

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