PFE Masterclass: Unlocking the Secrets to Transforming Parent-Family Engagement!
Are you ready to take your parent and family engagement efforts from good to great? Join ESC Region 13 for the third of 4 comprehensive workshops focused on federal grant requirements and state guidelines for Title I, Part A, Parent and Family Engagement (PFE). This series will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to create meaningful and impactful partnerships with parents and families. Through new content, interactive discussions, and practical strategies, you will gain a deeper understanding of guiding principles that drive successful collaborations. From identifying PFE requirements and allowable uses of Title I funds, to exploring resources and trends in monitoring, this series will provide endless opportunities for growth and enhanced compliance. But, get ready to transform your approach from transactional to relational while ensuring your LEA is equipped to meet the rigorous parental rights requirements. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen partnerships for student success!
This course number is to register for in-person attendance in San Marcos only. If you would like to register to attend in-person in Austin on the other available date, please go to course number FA2656355 to register.
Unlocking the power of Parent and Family Engagement: A comprehensive guide for ESSA compliance. The objectives of PFE (SY 25-26) Module 3 - Building Capacity within Parent and Family Engagement are:
1. Identify capacity building requirements under ESSA.
2. Understand the guiding principles of capacity building.
3. Recognize the links between PFE policy and capacity building efforts.
4. Identify potential parent training opportunities.
5. Understand parental rights and Best Practice Expo opportunities.
6. Explore new resources focused on PFE.
Consider being prepared to participate in the discussion of the following questions:
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What accessibility adjustments could you consider?
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What parent training has your LEA provided in the past?
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How successful were they?
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How can we make them more effective or improve them?
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How can we expand upon our capacity building?
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Do our capacity building efforts meet statute requirements?
Recommendation for who should attend from your LEA: We recommend you have a team attendance of the key stakeholders involved in Parent and Family Engagement at both your LEA/district level and your campus levels. This could include your federal programs staff, your central office PFE staff, your principals, your campus level PFE Staff, any parent liaisons, truancy coordinators, counselors, and/or a superintendent responsible for approving and authorizing your PFE policies and procedures.
Please have your computer available so that you can follow along with the links and provided resources throughout our workshop.