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OST Family Engagement Professional Development Series

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Tools to Grow

Elevating Out-of-School Time Engagement

The OST Family Engagement Professional Development Series equips out-of-school time professionals with the tools and strategies to build stronger, more meaningful connections with families. Participants will assess current engagement efforts, explore proven strategies, and develop a customized plan that strengthens family involvement in their programs.

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Our Approach

Collaboration & Support Focused

Every out-of-school time program is unique, and we’re here to help you navigate that. Working closely with your team, we tailor our support to fit your goals, community needs, and challenges. Combining innovative strategies with a collaborative approach, we create solutions that make a lasting impact.

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HOW IT WORKS

Building Family Partnerships

01

Core Training Session

We kick off with an in-depth professional development session, Building Strong Family Partnerships in OST. This session covers the foundations of effective family engagement and its impact on students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. Participants will gain insight into key strategies and evidence that support strong school-family connections.
02

Individualized Responsive Engagement

In this follow-up session, participants will learn strategies to form trust and deepen relationships with families by creating a welcoming, responsive environment that supports family engagement.
03

Strengthening Communication & Resolving Conflict

This session offers practical tools for active listening, real-world case studies, and collaborative problem-solving techniques to navigate communication with empathy and clarity when working with families.

04

Measuring & Sustaining Family Engagement

Participants will explore self-evaluation tools and long-term strategies to maintain and continuously improve family engagement, ensuring that strong connections endure well beyond the sessions.

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Partner with CFS to create impactful Family Fun Nights that strengthen family relationships and support student success. Together, we’ll build a stronger, more connected community.

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OST Family Engagement Champions

This program helps out-of-school time leaders assess their current family engagement strategies, identify areas for growth, and create an actionable plan to build stronger connections with families, ensuring lasting, positive outcomes.

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