Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This session introduces families to postsecondary education options and the costs associated with education after high school. Participants learn about Oklahoma’s Promise and how it reduces financial barriers. The session concludes with hands-on support from parent volunteers to help families begin... Read more »
Created by: Mindy Newberry
Date Updated: June 9th, 2026
This professional learning session equips educators with practical strategies for building strong family-school partnerships that support student success and postsecondary readiness. Participants explore why family engagement often declines in secondary schools, identify effective practices from their... Read more »
Created by: Mindy Newberry
Date Updated: January 23rd, 2026
This brief explores the importance of the role families play in students’ academic wellbeing. The research highlights key areas of impact, including academic performance, behavior, and motivation, and stresses in particular the benefits of building strong interdependent partnerships between families... Read more »
In this session, participants will examine their understanding of family engagement and reflect on past Family Leadership Academy (FLA) efforts to identify areas of strength and improvement. They will explore the impact of increased family participation on student success and school culture, and they... Read more »
Created by: Mindy Newberry
Date Updated: January 30th, 2026
