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Communications/Marketing

Learning Allies: Empowering Parents in Education

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: A703
Session Type: Contributed Talk

    Presenter(s)

  • Alisha Foor

    Digital Learning Specialist
    Indiana Department of Education
    Indianapolis, IN, United States

  • Matt White

    Digital Learning Specialist
    Indiana Department of Education
    Indianapolis, IN, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Nate Walden (he/him/his)

    Director of Professional Development Programs
    Five Star Technology Solutions

Abstract Description : The role of parents and caregivers is crucial for student success in any environment, but may be a new experience for them in the digital age. This session will highlight the work of the Indiana Department of Education and their partner, Five Star Technology Solutions, in creating a unique parent support structure in the Indiana Learning Lab, guidance for navigating AI, and grants to support schools as they engage parents and caregivers.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Parents, caregivers, engagement, outreach, communication

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to leave with ideas they can apply to engage parents in their schools.
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to expand the tools they use to promote parent engagement in all modalities of student learning.