March 13, 2025

Webinar: Strategies for Strengthening Schools Through Family Engagement

By Ayesha Doster | Dr. Jill Handley | Cassandra McGraw | Titilayo Tinubu Ali | Christy Wolfe

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Webinar Description

Family engagement can enhance educational outcomes, increase students’ motivation, and provide opportunities for parent leadership that support students and the broader community. Over the last two years, Bellwether has partnered with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has partnered and other organizations on a grant to examine and disseminate innovative education practices. Through school site visits and interviews, we developed resources that are available on the National Alliance’s website. This webinar will offer actionable strategies to support family engagement and help schools foster deeper collaboration with families and communities.

Panelists include:

  • Ayesha Doster, Principal of Rocketship Discovery Prep in San Jose, California.
  • Dr. Jill Handley, Assistant Superintendent of Multilingual Learners in Jefferson County Public Schools.
  • Cassandra McGraw, National Director of Education Strategy and Innovation at the National Center for Families Learning.
  • Titilayo Tinubu Ali, Partner in the Policy and Evaluation practice area at Bellwether (moderator).
  • Christy Wolfe, Senior Vice President for Policy, Research, and Planning for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (moderator).

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