Review the following resources to learn more about why family engagement is so valuable, as well as strategies for planning and engaging with families. After reviewing the resources use the space below to plan some different strategies for engaging with families in your program. Share your thoughts with your trainer, coach or administrator.

The Expanded Learning & Afterschool Project articles:

• Expanding Learning Engaging Families in Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs: A Review of the Research  
• Effective Strategies for Engaging Parents: Real-Life Experiences that Make a Difference, The Expanded Learning & Afterschool Project 

NAEYC's Partnering with Families with Special Needs article:

• Partnering with Families

Penn State’s Better Kid Care articles:

• Engaging Families Part 1: Essential Partnering Plans
• Engaging Families Part 2: Rethinking Family