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Family Engagement 101 (EDFN 592) Summer 2025

Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
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Course Description

Research shows that when families and schools work together, everyone benefits!  This course, designed for educators, specialists, and administrators, introduces the principles and impact of family engagement in education, emphasizing strategies that extend beyond the classroom to build strong school-family partnerships. Participants will explore current research, gain access to practical tools, and learn about relationship-building strategies that empower families to be active partners in education.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a foundational understanding of family engagement, including its core beliefs and the distinction between parental involvement and engagement.
  • Explore high-impact, family-friendly practices through reflection, collaboration, and connection to enhance engagement in classroom and school-wide settings.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of effective school-family partnerships and design strategies to reach and engage families beyond traditional classroom interactions.

Course Dates & Location

July 16 - August 13, 2025; Virtual, asynchronous. This self-paced course will be hosted in Canvas.

All students must enroll in this Canvas course even if they choose to take it for graduate credit through the University of South Dakota (USD). Those taking this course for 15 CECH/CEU only need to register with Canvas. Those wishing to take this course for graded college credit must also register and pay with USD. Link below.