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This online course is designed for teachers and educators to expand their knowledge on Family Engagement and the key factors that come into play. The topics covered in this course include:

Belief Statements & Family Diversity
Changing Practices Throughout the Year: An Emphasis on Family Involvement during IEP Meetings and Parent/Teacher Conferences,
Family Communication
Family Engagement Shifts During COVID-19,
Families in the Driver Seat.

Each module should take you roughly 3 hours to complete. CEU's and Graded Credit are offered through University of Sioux Falls. Begins February 1.

This 1 credit / 15 CEU course is based on the SD Department of Education’s Guide to Inspiring Partnerships Between Home and Schools (“Toolkit”), along with supplemental references from the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center’s collection of resources. The course is organized by the same five sections as the DOE Toolkit.

The course is self-paced over six weeks, but participants are welcome to take longer if needed. Register anytime.

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When schools engage parents and families, students do better at school. We're seeking a diverse group of educators who want to be leaders of Family Engagement in their schools.
Over the course of five months, this cohort of school staff from across South Dakota will convene to learn about the power of true school and family partnerships, reflect on current practices in their work environments, and create activities that facilitate school, family, and community engagement. Participants will grow to become Family Engagement Champions, while creating lasting and professional friendships with other cohort members. Download the flyer. Apply by December 2.

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A great training to share with families! Join us for a fun, easy training on the basics of using Zoom. Learn how to connect with family members, schools, and even how you can get the most out of other trainings hosted on Zoom! This class is free and for those with little or no experience using Zoom. The class is 45 minutes including instruction, opportunity to try it out, and question and answer time.

Three times available on Thursday, January 21:
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. | 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. | 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

The Statewide Family Engagement Center and SD Parent Connection have partnered to create one-hour trainings to help parents and families understand school-related topics. Each training has accompanying resources.

Understanding Social-Emotional Learning of Young Children

January 5
Social and emotional readiness serves as the foundation for success in many educational settings. Learn more in this session!

Understanding Red Flags for Concerns for Your Child

January 12
Learn more about recognizing red flags for concern in a child's behavior and how to support the child in their social-emotional development.

Supporting Social-Emotional Development at Home

January 19
This session will present strategies parents can use to help their children develop social and emotional skills.

Using Children's Stories to Teach Social Skills

January 26
Learn how to use the stories, themes, and characters in children's stories to teach your own children important social skills.

Stay informed on all learning opportunities at
sdsfec.org/learning