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Workshop

Family & Community Connections

From Access to Achievement: Engaging Minority Families for Success in K-12 Online Learning

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Online Learning
Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders.
Grade Level Focus: Pre-K, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Higher Education, Adult Learners
Primary Audience: All attendees
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Abstract Description : K-12 online learning offers tremendous potential, but students in minority and under-resourced communities often face systemic barriers that limit engagement and achievement. This session focuses on strategies for successfully engaging families in these communities, moving beyond technology access to foster culturally responsive, trust-based partnerships. Participants will explore practical approaches to involve families as active collaborators in their children’s digital learning journey, strengthen home–school communication, and empower students to thrive academically. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and frameworks to reframe perceptions, increase participation, and close post-COVID achievement gaps through meaningful family engagement.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and implement culturally responsive strategies to engage families in minority and under-resourced communities, transforming them into active partners in K-12 online learning.
  • At the endo fot his session, participants will be able to apply practical tools and techniques to strengthen home–school connections, increase student participation, and support equitable academic success in online learning environments.