AGENDA (tentative)
8:00 Arrival and Check-In
- Order lunch at this time (cost is approximately $10)
Kick-Off
9:00 Welcome
- Welcome and Thank You
- “Where we are and where we need to go”
- Ecological theory and changes throughout systems (family in the middle)
- Parenting roles and parenting self-efficacy (Hoover-Dempsey & Sandler model)
- Provide overview of day and logistical information
- Evaluation (this includes “next steps” to help determine next professional dev opportunities)
9:20 First Speaker
- Discusses what parenting education is and who delivers parenting education. Where does parent and family education fit on the continuum of services/resources available to families?
- Provides a Minnesota view of parenting education. Where we have been and where we are going.
9:40 Second Speaker
- The importance of parenting education and our role as educators.
- Impact of parenting and families on child outcomes.
- Our task of maintaining passion for our work
Round Robin Presentations – Information on a variety of topics (25 minutes)
10:00 First Topic (10:25 Transition)
10:30 Second Topic (10:55 Transition)
11:00 Third Topic (11:25 Transition)
11:30 Fourth Topic (11:55 Transition)
Topics (examples):
- Adult Learner Needs
- Determining Needs and Planning
- Family Diversity
- Family Well-Being (and risk)
- Families with Children with Special Needs
- Fundamental Parenting Competencies
- Home Visiting
- Home Visiting Standards
- Learning Circles
- Mental Health
- Outreach and Recruitment
- Parent and Family Engagement
- PreK-3rd Grade and Parenting Education
- Using Technology in Parenting Education
- Working with ELL Families
- Working with Families with Higher Needs
12:00 Lunch (with group)
During this time, participants also discuss what they have learned with their team/group members.
1:00 Fifth Topic (1:25 Transition)
1:30 Sixth Topic (1:55 Transition)
Bringing our Conversations to the Whole Group
2:00 Panel Discussion
- The future of parenting education
- What practitioners need
- How families have changed and what families need/want
- Expectations for families and children
- Expectations for parenting education
3:30 Group Processing (with team)
Presenters
Call for Presenters
The PEI is designed to be for parenting educators by parenting educators. The focus is on the practice of parenting education. If you have questions about being a presenter, see the Q & A below. If you have further questions, contact su.nm.etats|nworb.p.ekim#nworB ekiM.
Q & A
Q: How will the room be set up?
A: We have the two large conference rooms in Conference Center B at MDE. Together, they hold around 200 people. We will have tables set up around the room. Each table will hold 8-10. Participants attend one session and then rotate to the next session.
Q: What does a session look like?
A: Each session is 25 minutes. In a way, it is like "speed dating" with a parenting education topic. In this "round robin" format, participants learn about and discuss a topic and then move on to another topic. Presenters should design their 25 minute sessions in a manner that they think is most beneficial to the learner. However, since this event is focused on the "practice" of parenting education, all sessions should include information on how the topic impacts the practice/delivery of parenting education.
Q: Do I have to be an "expert" on the topic in order to be a presenter/facilitator?
A: No, but presenters should have experience with the topic. See below for what participants should learn. Of course, some topics may have limited professional literature, especially when it comes to the practice and delivery of parenting education. Discussions on these topics are extremely valuable, and developing "next steps" would be highly valuable.
Q: Are presenters compensated?
A: The event is free and our budget very low, so we need presenters who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise (and passion for parenting education!).
Q: What should participants learn from a session?
A: Two main things: 1) Information about the topic and 2) How to improve their practice. Also, see the goals listed on the Overview tab.
Q: Is 25 minutes long enough?
A: As parenting educators, we know we could spend a lot of time on these topics, especially because they are so important to our work. The shorter sessions were chosen for a couple reasons: it has been a long time since we had an institute solely dedicated to parenting education, and there numerous topics that were identified by parenting educators. We hope that our initial discussions will lead to more in-depth workshops in the future.
This is not intended to be a one-time event, but rather the start of more frequent and in-depth educational opportunities about topics that are critical to our work with families.
Q: Can you provide an example of how a session may be organized?
Sure. Let's say I am presenting on parent and family engagement. As we know, this is a broad topic that can be approached from a variety of viewpoints. Since I only have 25 minutes, I am going to focus the topic by concentrating on some key points and then discussing one model. I may start by defining what I mean by parent and family engagement, comparing and contrasting it with "involvement." Next, I share what aspect of parent and family engagement my presentation is focusing on. Then, I share one model (e.g. Hoover-Dempsey & Sandler), its components, and how I have applied it to my work. At this point, I have talked for about 15 minutes. I reserve the last 10 minutes for questions and group discussion.
At the end, I share a handout that provides information about parent and family engagement (e.g. the definition I used, resources, questions to consider, and examples of implementation).
Q: How will I be able to share information with the participants?
A: In the "TOPICS & RESOURCES" section below, we will create a tab for each topic. Then, we will be able to include a variety of information and resources for each topic. A few topics have been started as an example.
Q: I'm interested in presenting, who do I contact?
A: Email Mike Brown at su.nm.etats|nworb.p.ekim#su.nm.etats|nworb.p.ekim
Q: I'm passionate about a topic that is not on the list and I think it would be helpful to my colleagues. Can it be included?
A: Possibly. Email Mike Brown to inquire.
Sample Topics
Adult Learner Needs
Curriculum and Assessment
Determining Needs and Planning
Engaging Families in Parenting Education
Family Diversity
Family Well-Being (and risk)
Families with Children with Special Needs
Foundational Parenting Competencies
Group Facilitation
Home Visiting
Home Visiting Standards
Learning Circles
Mental Health
Outreach and Recruitment
Parent and Family Engagement
PreK-3rd Grade and Parenting Education
Service Delivery to Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Families
Using Technology in Parenting Education
Working with ELL Families
Working with Families with Higher Needs
