1. Engaging Families as Stakeholders in Education
2015 Leadership Conference
“All In: Achieving Results Together”
Engaging Families as Stakeholders in Education
Presented by:
Laurie Barron, Evergreen (MT) School District
Caren Pack Ivey, Michigan Alliance for Families
Michelle Lewis, Parent Information Center of NH
Debra Jennings, Center for Parent Information & SPAN

2. Session objectives
Learn how Parent Centers can serve as vehicles linking families to school & system improvement efforts.
Gain ideas and strategies Parent Centers can use to facilitate families meaningfully serving in critical stakeholder roles.
Discover ways to reach and engage diverse families as stakeholders.

3. Laurie Barron, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Evergreen School District (Kalispell, Montana)
In 20th year as an educator
Teacher of the Year and STAR Teacher
2013 MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year

4. Caren Pack Ivey Parent Center staff:
who are also as parents of children with disabilities are uniquely positioned to reach and relate to other parents experiencing “this walk.”
can inform, educate, support and encourage parents in ways that few others can.
The collaboration and teamwork of parents as stakeholders is vital!

5. Michelle Lewis Executive Director, Parent Information Center of NH
Parent Centers play an essential role in engaging parents of children with disabilities as stakeholders
Working to build the capacity of both educators and families (Dual-Capacity)
Success through collaborative problem-solving

6. What are some ways that Parent Centers can support families in partnering with schools and districts in systems change efforts?

7. How are we supporting schools to be ready to work with families as stakeholders?

8. How can we address some of the challenges Parent Centers face in establishing and building relationships with district and school administrators?

9. What are some examples that demonstrate the benefits of stakeholder engagement?

10. What are some strategies for reaching and engaging stakeholders who are not the typical stakeholders?

11. For more information Laurie Barron Michelle Lewis Caren Pack Ivey
Caren Pack Ivey
Michelle Lewis
Debra Jennings
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