National Family and Community Engagement Conference 2015 Focuses on "Shaping Our Future by Leading Together: Families, Schools and Communities"

The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) hosts the National Family and Community Engagement Conference in Chicago, the theme for this year being “Shaping Our Future by Leading Together: Families, Schools, and Communities.” IEL works across boundaries to connect policymakers, administrators, and practitioners at all levels to better prepare children and youth for college, careers and citizenship.

Offering over 70 workshops, the event will feature evidence-based practices and leadership at all levels to showcase how schools and communities across the country realize mutual goals through productive partnerships. The structure of the conference encourages networking at the local, state and regional levels, team planning, and in-depth discussions.

The 2015 National Family and Community Engagement Conference will include:

4 Plenaries:

• Setting the Stage 
• The Chicago Story 
• Family Engagement & Equity 
• Taking it to Scale 

70 Workshops:

• Sessions will highlight high quality family and community engagement on the following topics: 
• Early Learning & Literacy (Birth to Age 8) 
• Student Achievement and Schooling 
• Community Partnerships 
• Teacher Leadership & Professional Development 
• Systemic Practice and Policy 
• Inclusive Education 
• Parent Leadership & Advocacy 
• High School, College & Career Transition

The conference will take place June 22-24, 2015 in Chicago. Policymakers, administrators, and practitioners are encouraged to attend. Visit the website to learn more or register.