Improving Middle School Outcomes: Engaging Families & Empowering Students

"Middle School is almost where parents need to put more of their energy than they did in elementary school versus less."

- Pat Lowthian, Montana Migrant Education Program

Middle school is a time of growing independence for students (not to mention mood swings and hormones!), leaving many parents and caregivers unsure how to stay connected and involved with their children’s education.

But research shows that family engagement is critical during the middle school years and, when done right, leads to higher GPAs, better physical health, and lower rates of depression and delinquency. 

Tune in to this on-demand webinar to learn:

• • What current research says about early adolescence and family engagement 
  • Hurdles to effective family engagement in middle school and how to overcome them
  • The four domains of middle school family engagement
  • Strengths-based strategies for communicating with middle school families