Instructor: Multiple 3 Graduate Credits / 67.5 Massachusetts PDPs
Andrews Course #EDCI 639-091 / Colorado State Course #501
Important: Both Andrews University and CSU Pueblo limit transcript processing to 15 credits per semester. At Andrews, your transcript will indicate the semester in which you finish the course.
Engaging families is one of the most impactful ways to boost student success, yet it can often feel like a time-consuming challenge for busy educators. This self-paced, hands-on course is designed to change that. This course empowers K-12 educators to leverage familiar platforms (like Google Workspace, Canva for Education, and district-approved communication apps) to build authentic, inclusive partnerships with families.
You will move beyond theory and step straight into action. Over six targeted modules, you will explore research-backed strategies to break down language and literacy barriers, streamline your weekly updates, celebrate individual student growth, and facilitate flexible parent-teacher conferences.
The course concludes with a Culminating Project where you will develop a comprehensive Caregiver Engagement Action Plan. This personalized roadmap will not only guide your own practice but can also be shared with school administration and grade-level teams to advocate for highly effective, equitable family engagement strategies across your entire building. If you are looking to save time while making a massive impact on your classroom community, this course is for you!
| Andrews University 3-Credit Graduate Fee | $379.00 |
| Colorado State 3-Credit Graduate Fee | $429.00 |
| 3 NY Inservice Credits, 45 CTLE hours (non-grad) | $229.00 |
| 67.5 Massachusetts PDPs (non-grad) | $229.00 |