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Family Engagement

Family Engagement Series: Partnering with Families for Student Success

Strong family-school partnerships are critical to student achievement, especially in areas like career planning, college readiness, and financial aid. The Family Engagement Series equips school counselors and educators with tools and strategies to engage families as informed, empowered partners in their child’s future.

Through targeted sessions focused on communication, outreach, and culturally responsive practices, this series explores how to build trust, foster collaboration, and deliver meaningful information that families can use to support student goals. Participants will walk away with templates, messaging strategies, event ideas, and practical approaches for creating inclusive, accessible engagement opportunities at every grade level.

Upcoming Sessions & Registration

• Family Engagement: Partnering with Families for Career and College Success 

  This session explores how schools can build meaningful partnerships with families to support students’ career and college planning. We’ll discuss common barriers to engagement, culturally responsive strategies, and practical tools for involving families in both long-term planning and short-term decision-making. Participants will leave with a family engagement toolkit that includes communication strategies, event ideas, and resources for all grade levels. 
  
  March 10, 2026 | 11 am - Noon | CLOSED
  
  On-Demand Recording | Register
  Price: $30

Payment & Pricing Details

• Training registration fees can be paid through online via credit card.

• Is your organization or district paying? Do you need a PO and invoice? Click here to request an invoice and register.
  Invoice requests must be made at least 14 business days prior to the training. If you want to request an invoice after the 14 day window, contact bmorey@icansucceed.org.

ISCA Partnership

ICAN has partnered with the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA) and will offer a 25% discount to current ISCA members on select ICAN professional development opportunities. To access this discount, you must log into your ISCA member portal on the ISCA website and use the members-only link.