Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

FLA Pre- and Post-Workshop Modules, Fall 2025

Evalyne Tracy | Published: January 16th, 2026 by K20 Center

Summary

In this course, family leaders will hone their sense of leadership, develop family engagement skills, and discover actionable strategies to support student success.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the role and responsibilities of a member of Family Leadership Academy.

  • Explore GEAR UP services and the impact they have on student success.

Snapshot

Module 0

Welcome to Family Leadership Academy

Module 1

Launching Your Leadership Journey

Module 2

Partnering for Postsecondary Education Success

Module 3

Oklahoma’s Promise

Module 4

Family Leadership Communication Plan

Module 0

10 Minute(s)

  • Course navigation

  • Course expectations

In this module, participants familiarize themselves with the course navigation and the expectations for Family Leadership Academy.

Module 1

20 Minute(s)

  • Launching your leadership journey

  • Understanding the heart of Family Leadership Academy

  • Reflecting on your role and impact

In this module, participants explore the purpose, expectations, and potential impact of Family Leadership Academy.

Module 2

20 Minute(s)

  • Partnering for postsecondary education success

  • Exploring GEAR UP’s support system

  • Talking about the future with your student

In this module, participants explore GEAR UP’s services and discover how they can support their students’ postsecondary journey.

Module 3

40 Minute(s)

  • Oklahoma’s Promise

  • Complete the Oklahoma’s Promise application

  • Reflecting on the application process

In this module, participants complete the Oklahoma’s Promise application and reflect on the process.

Module 4

10 Minute(s)

  • Family leadership communication plan

  • Family leadership communication plan reflection

In this module, participants consider their school’s family leadership communication plan and reflect on the development process.

Research Rationale

Research rationale for this resource is provided in the literature review Family Leadership and Engagement.