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SUMMARY:Webinar | Making a place for dads: Best practices and standards to engage fathers
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nDuring this webinar\, Activate! National participants will share their field experiences and best practices in implementing father engagement programs. They will introduce a model based on standards for executing initiatives involving fathers and father-figures\, illustrated through pilot case studies conducted with action research. \nMore about Activate! National: \nActivate! National is a collaborative network empowering underrepresented parenting adults and early childhood (EC) practitioners to transform early childhood systems into equitable and inclusive environments. Together\, participants develop resources and presentations to equip families and advocates with the knowledge and skills to advocate for promising practices that improve educational outcomes for BIPOC children and families. \nSpeakers: \n \nMaria Reza was born in Querétaro\, Mexico. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Her journey as an immigrant instilled a deep appreciation for the support systems that helped her family thrive in the U.S. She is a dedicated advocate for families in Bachman Lake\, serving as the designer and implementer of their parent leadership curriculum and mentoring program. With a keen eye for community needs\, she coaches and mentors parent leaders to step into influential roles\, connecting them with essential resources. Driven by gratitude\, she empowers other immigrant mothers to become powerful advocates for their children and families\, creating lasting positive change within the community. \n  \n \nDenise Gutierrez was born in Mexico and has lived in Dallas\, Texas for 11 years. She is the mother of 4 children\, ages 11\, 10\, 6\, and 3. She has participated in many programs in her community\, including CAN (Community Action Network\, Lumin\, AVANCE\, HIPPY\, The Concilio\, etc). This is her third year as a board member for Bachman Lake Together. Denise is also a Family Partner with Help Me Grow North Texas\, supporting families in 18 counties in North Texas. Finally\, she has been a part of the Parent Advisory Council with KERA for the last two years. \n  \n \nYolanda Smith is a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience empowering families and fostering child development. Yolanda’s journey began as an elementary teacher\, and then later as a HIPPY Home Instructor. Her expertise in curriculum development\, program management\, and community outreach has been instrumental in creating inclusive early childhood initiatives\, particularly for underserved families. Yolanda is especially proud of her work supporting fathers\, including those with special needs children\, to become active participants in their children’s education. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://familieslearning.org/event/webinar-making-a-place-for-dads-best-practices-and-standards-to-engage-fathers/
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Parent participation: What it is and why it matters
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nThis webinar\, led by Activate! National participants\, will center on parental involvement\, highlighting its benefits\, fundamental components\, and outcomes. Participants will gather insights on parent engagement opportunities tailored to their community’s needs. \nMore about Activate! National: \nActivate! National is a collaborative network empowering underrepresented parenting adults and early childhood (EC) practitioners to transform early childhood systems. Together\, participants develop resources and presentations to equip families and advocates with the knowledge and skills to advocate for promising practices that improve educational outcomes for children and families. \nSpeakers: \n \nMary Galloway is a two-time parent participant in Activate! National. She is Executive Director of Individual Philanthropy at Berea College in Kentucky\, where her 4-year-old daughter and almost 1-year-old son are enrolled at the Berea College Child Development Laboratory\, a Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood center. Mary is interested in the factors that shape strong family-teacher partnerships so that all children can thrive. Through Activate!\, Mary is learning ways to support these partnerships in her community and beyond. \n  \n \nKyronna Roanhorse is a two-time parent participant in Activate! National. She works at Salt River Elementary as an Education Secretary to the principal and has been working alongside her for 9 years. As a mother of four\, Kyronna is proud of her children’s accomplishments. Her eldest daughter\, Kiona\, is a parent herself\, while her son is a senior-focused on basketball and academics. Kyronna’s younger daughter\, Kylie\, is a junior volleyball player balancing athletics with her studies. Her youngest child is a first-grader at the school where she works\, and they enjoy their daily commute together. Kyronna enjoys being a part of Activate! National because it allows her to bring her lived experiences and knowledge to the table. \n  \n \nMaria Perez is a two-time parent participant in Activate! National. Through her participation\, she has gained invaluable insights into early childhood education and opportunities to engage with early childhood practitioners and parenting adults nationwide. Maria believes that it is incredibly rewarding to be a voice for mothers and an advocate for the needs of all children. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://familieslearning.org/event/webinar-parent-involvement-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/
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