Many schools invest heavily in social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, yet struggle to see sustainable outcomes. The missing piece? Meaningful family engagement that extends SEL beyond classroom walls. This session explores the critical connection between family partnerships and student social-emotional wellness, revealing why SEL initiatives often fall short
when families aren’t actively involved. Participants will discover research-backed strategies for creating authentic family-school partnerships that strengthen students’ emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills. Through practical examples and actionable frameworks, educators will learn how to transform families from passive recipients of information into active partners in their children’s social-emotional development.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the research linking family engagement to improved SEL outcomes
- Identify barriers that prevent meaningful family participation in SEL initiatives
- Explore practical strategies for involving families in social-emotional skill-building at home
- Develop concrete action steps for creating sustainable family-school SEL partnerships
Target Audience: K-12 educators, administrators, student support staff, and district leaders seeking to maximize the impact of their SEL investments through strategic family engagement. Whether you’re launching new SEL programming or looking to strengthen existing efforts, this session will equip you with the tools to build the missing bridge between home and school that makes social-emotional learning truly transformative.
