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.
Course Objectives:
- 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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