SEAL WEBINAR SERIES: Building Inclusive and Multilingual Family-School Partnerships

‍Gain hands-on tools to build multilingual family-school partnerships!

March 5, 12, and 19 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | $125 for all three sessions‍

This three-part event offers practical toolkits and strategies to cultivate collaboration and build a transformative school culture. Based on SEAL’s evidence-based approach to family-school partnerships, this series equips participants with the “how-to” knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based practices that engage culturally and linguistically diverse families for authentic family-school partnerships. Download Flyer HERE.

Please note, if you select a pay later option, your seat is reserved and you will receive access to the sessions upon completion of payment. Please contact Eileen Truong at Eileen@seal.org for support.

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Why Attend

‍Educators are navigating a complex climate where economic pressures, immigration policies, social inequalities, and community challenges are affecting students and their families. For many multilingual students, these factors influence their learning and well-being, underscoring the importance of proactive family engagement. Although research consistently highlights the benefits of strong family engagement, educators often face difficulties in turning these findings into practical, sustainable strategies.

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Enter SEAL

SEAL’s evidence-based approach provides purposeful strategies and tools that empower educators to immediately create authentic connections with families. These resources not only foster collaboration but also help educators build safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where students and families feel seen and valued.

By attending this series, educators will gain:

• Practical tools to address the needs of multilingual families amid challenging social dynamics.
• Proven methods to create a positive school culture that promotes student success and well-being.

Elevate your school-wide, family-partnerships and join us to reimagine family-school partnerships as a cornerstone of equity and inclusion.

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Who Should Attend

Open to anyone interested in fostering stronger family-school partnerships including:

• School Administrators
• Coaches
• Educators
• Community and Family Liaisons
• Volunteer Coordinators

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March 5, 12, and 19 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | $125 for all three sessions‍

Discover more than a dozen strategies to enhance family engagement!

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Sneak Peek: What to Expect

Session 1 | Strengthening Family Partnership Through Trust and Collaboration‍

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. PT

Building a positive school culture that partners with families must begin with each site establishing this partnership as a priority. Establishing this strong foundation helps create the environment where families feel heard and supported and where students can then thrive.

This session will focus on:

• Establish a strong foundation for family-school partnership.
• Foster trust and mutual understanding.
• Set the stage for collaborative goal setting

Session 2 | Building Relationships and Leveraging Families Assets in the Classroom

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. PT

We aim to recognize and utilize the unique strengths that families bring to support their child's education. By promoting active involvement, we help foster an environment where families and educators work together as partners. This collaborative approach leads to greater student success and community.

This session will focus on:

• Strengthen the connection between families and the educational community.
• Recognize and utilize the unique strengths and assets that families bring.
• Promote active involvement of families in their children’s education.

Session 3 | Honoring Language, Culture and Identity

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. PT

Celebrating diversity in schools fosters a welcoming learning environment for students and families from all backgrounds. Embracing home languages and cultures as assets creates opportunities for enriched learning.

This session will focus on:

• Respect and embrace the cultural and linguistic diversity of the school community.
• Foster a sense of belonging for all families.
• Support and celebrate cultural and identity-related events.

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One of the things I will definitely implement from this series are gallery walks at the end of units to invite parents so that they are part of their child's learning. I also plan on providing parent workshops such as Interactive Read Aloud. - Participant 2024

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