Family Involvement Conference Workshop Proposals

Building Relationships Among Families, Schools, and Communities

Family Involvement Conference The Renaissance Allentown Hotel 12 North Seventh Street Allentown, PA 18101

We are looking for dynamic presentations that can reach the values of bringing school administrators, teachers, community members, and families together to interact and address issues that are vital to academic success and the well-being of children and family members. This would include in-school, afterschool, and community programs that impact ALL students and families.

This year's strands include:

• Building Family Engagement in Schools
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Empowering Families
  • Equity and Family Engagement
  • Other Pertinent Topics
    
• Welcoming all Families: Regular Education, Immigrant, ESOL, Special Education, Advanced Academics
  • Cultivation a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment
  • Successful Scaffolding with Supports for At-Risk Students and Families
  • Advocation for Migrant and Seasonal Families
  • Building Confidence to Create Success at School, at Home, and in the Community
  • Understanding the IEP and 504 Process
  • Other Pertinent Topics
• Pathways for Student Success: College, Trade Schools, Community Service, Financial Literacy
  • Community Service Opportunities for Students and Families
  • Training Programs/Opportunities for Teacher Candidates and New Teachers
  • Career and Technology Centers
  • Family Financial Literacy
  • Other Pertinent Topics

Key Conference Information

• If selected, presenters must register for the conference.
• Registration requires a fee that includes attendance at workshops with breakfast and lunch each day.
• Presenters selected qualify for a discounted fee of $100.00 and is limited to the presenter and one co-presenter.
• Approved presenters will receive a registration link.
• The deadline for workshop proposals is June 30, 2025.
• Fields marked with an * are required on application form.
• Workshop description should be limited to no more than 100 words.
• Proposals will be accepted based on high quality, research-based information appropriate to "Birth - College and Career" for life success.  Information must be applicable to the diversity of parents, families and communities and focus on their collaboration to promote healthy development of children and youth and success for life.
• We are seeking interactive workshops that address the academic success of students and may address the following: Advocacy, Parent/Family Leadership, Early Childhood, After-school and Out of School Time, Early Intervention for Special Needs, Family Literacy and English Language Learners, Community-based Resources, Partnerships, Equity, Career/College Readiness, K-12 Plus, Social/Emotional Learning, Online and Place Based Learning, Communication and Collaboration.