Course

Family Engagement 101 (EDFN 492/592) Fall 2025

Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025
45 points

Spots remaining: 17

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Course Description

This course introduces the principles and practices of family engagement, emphasizing strategies that extend beyond the classroom to build strong partnerships between families and schools. Participants will explore the difference between involvement and engagement, assess their school’s family-friendly environment, and develop action plans to enhance partnership.

Course Objectives

  • Define family engagement and distinguish it from parental involvement, while examining the outcomes of effective school-family partnerships.
  • Identify and apply high-impact, family-friendly practices that foster engagement and make schools more welcoming to families and the community.
  • Assess a school's practices to enhance the school’s welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
  • Design a comprehensive action plan that reflects high-impact practices and supports meaningful connections between families and schools.

Course Dates & Location

August 25, 2025-Dec 9, 2025; Online, asynchronous. This self-paced course will be hosted in Canvas. 

Enrollment Options

All students must enroll in this Canvas course even if they choose to take it for undergraduate or graduate credit through the University of South Dakota (USD)! Those taking this course for 45 CECH/CEU only need to register with Canvas. Those wishing to take this course for three graded college credits must also register and pay with USD. Links to enroll and pay are below:

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