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Family Engagement Newsletter Webinars and Courses

Supporting Military-Connected Students: Implementing the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (Nevada Department of Education)

Military-connected students face unique educational challenges when transitioning between schools due to frequent relocations. This professional learning session provides an in-depth training on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Compact), a vital legal statute ensuring consistent support for these students. Codified into Nevada State Law, the Compact carries legal implications that require schools to comply with its provisions. Attendees will work through real-world scenarios to master the Compact's provisions and will leave with practical implementation strategies, a ready-to-use checklist, and a network of advocates to help effectively support military families.

More information about the Military Compact Course.

HarvardX: Introduction to Family Engagement in Education

This course outlines the connection between family engagement and students success. It also covers research related to the importance of engaging families.

More information about the HarvardX courses offered.

The Children’s Equity Project

The Children’s Equity Project and The Century Foundation are co-hosting a series of monthly virtual webinars to take deep dives into its recent reports on emergent bilinguals’ access to DLI programs and on how to operationalize high-quality DLI programming for emergent bilinguals in early care and education, specifically infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and students in K-2nd grade. Federal, state, and local education leaders, teachers, and bilingual research experts will serve as panelists.

More information about The Children’s Equity Project courses offered.

HeadStart.gov Webinars

A series of webinars filtered for family engagement initiatives. These webinars are for parents, educators, and community members.

More information about HeadStart.gov courses offered.

Ackerman Institute for the Family Webinars

The Ackerman Institute for the Family offers a variety of free webinars created by family therapy experts. These webinars are designed to help parents and caregivers to support their child’s mental health across a diverse range of subjects.

More information about The Ackerman Institute for the Family courses offered.