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Family Engagement

Establishing Family Engagement


Description

Cost

  • Regular: $150
  • NCCEP Members: $75 ($75 match)

Invoice created upon course enrollment and must be paid by credit card or check within 30 days.


About the Course

This course establishes a foundation in family engagement for those working in GEAR UP programs. Engaging families is a core aspect of GEAR UP programming and critical to unlocking student achievement.


Upon completion of this course, you will be able to

  • Define family engagement as it relates to your grant.
  • Understand the benefit of family involvement programs on student achievement.
  • Explain barriers to family engagement.
  • Discover a variety of strategies for engaging families.

Materials

Be sure that you have downloaded the Course Workbook. 


Timing
This course should take you approximately 1.5 hours to complete.


Certificate

To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete the course and pass the assessment with an 80% or higher. You will have two retake opportunities. 

Content
  • About the Course
  • Course Workbook
  • Lesson 1: Defining Family Engagement
  • Lesson 2: Family Engagement Strategies
  • Course Assessment
  • Sources and Additional Resources
  • Course Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever