Engaging Families in Reading: Methods That Work

In education, it's important to build strong ties with parents and family by encouraging literacy partnerships. Through an exploration of activities and articles, you will learn methods for engaging families in literacy activities. Topics covered in this course include elevating the value of a home library, honoring family assets by discussing books, creating choice boards and strategies for home use, and emphasizing the importance of discovering and making time to read.

This course includes 1 graduate-level professional development credit, which can be used for salary advancement or recertification.

You'll learn how to: 

  • Explain the value of reading in the home
  • Create school-to-family reading connections through conversations
  • Construct literacy activities to build family engagement
  • Conceptualize parent and family literacy training
  • Identify opportunities to build reading volume

Who Should Enroll? PreK-12 teachers, Teacher candidates, School administrators, Para-educators

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 15 hours
Up to 6 months to complete coursework
1 PDU
Graduate Level Professional Development Credit
0
Tuition of this course is funded by a grant

Key Features

Fast Track

Online and self-paced

Expert

Dedicated mentor

Marketing

Interactive assignments

Simulation Tech

Real-world case studies

Course Topics

  • Building a Culture of Family Literacy
  • Parents as Reading Partners
  • Literacy Strategies Build Family Engagement
  • Choice Boards and Book Clubs as Inspiration
  • Ignite Family Literacy
  • Amping Up Family Literacy Conversations
  • Envision a Parent Training
  • Motivated Students Share Their Joy
  • Living a Readerly Life
  • Celebrate Reading in the Home

This course is part of the 4-course "Parents as Partners in Literacy" program. 

Taking courses in this recommended order will help you build a strong foundation and progress through the program with success.

  1. Building the Why for Family Literacy
  2. Methods for Engaging Families in Literacy Activities
  3. Strategies and Resources to Support Reading Development
  4. Data to Inform Literacy Development
Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1: Register online at no cost

Step 2: Complete the course

Step 3: Receive credits and obtain an official transcript


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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.