Forest Park Education Summit 2025

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Summit 2025

FORMING NEW CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY!

Overview

The D91 Family and Community Engagement ensemble is proud to host its 2nd annual education summit; Empowering All: Unlocking Student Potential Through Collaborative Learning. Attendees will be able to experience a keynote speaker, breakout sessions and hands on experiences that empower caregivers as they support their youth. 

Primary goals or purposes of the educational summit are to:

  1. Offer an opportunity for families to learn from experts in the field of education and child/youth development.

  2. Create opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas, experiences and build connections to better support their children.

  3. Connect families and caregivers to community resources and organizations that may benefit their families both educationally and social-emotionally.

  4. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies and resources to positively impact their families in their everyday lives.

Experience

(What You Can Expect)

This year's education summit offers a wide range of opportunities for families/caregivers and community members to participate in impactful workshop sessions to support-based networking groups. Through this experience, attendees will be engaged and become empowered to make new and lasting connections to assist in their families personal and educational journeys.

WORKSHOPS

Enhance your skills and knowledge through interactive and solution-driven learning opportunities. Choose from an array of workshop topics tailored to help you meet your personal and family educational goals.

RESOURCE FAIR

Chat directly with the local businesses and community partners about services offered to children and families in the areas ranging from academic support to summer recreational activities.

NETWORKING

Throughout the summit, you and fellow attendees will have time to connect with families of similar interest, community partners and surrounding school district administrators. Attendees will also have a chance to join D91 Affinity Groups that foster an environment for families to exchange ideas, share expertise and similar experiences.

Workshop

Calling Workshop Speakers!

Are you a passionate educator, a dedicated community partner, or a knowledgeable family member eager to share your expertise and inspire positive change in education? We invite you to join us as a workshop speaker at the Forest Park Education Summit on March 22, 2025.

Theme: Empowering All: Unlocking Student Potential Through Collaborative Learning

This year's summit theme emphasizes the power of collaboration in fostering student success. We are seeking dynamic presenters who can offer valuable insights and practical strategies on a wide range of educational topics.

Areas of Expertise:

We are particularly interested in workshops that address the following areas:

  • Academic Support: Innovative teaching methods, personalized learning approaches, and strategies for closing achievement gaps.

  • Community Resources: Connecting schools with community organizations to provide comprehensive support for students and families.

  • Health and Wellness: Promoting physical and mental well-being to create a conducive learning environment.

  • Local Governance: Engaging parents, teachers, and community members in shaping educational policies and decisions.

  • Parenting Skills: Empowering parents with tools and resources to support their children's academic and social development.

  • Social Media and Technology: Leveraging digital tools to enhance learning experiences and promote digital citizenship.

  • Special Education: Inclusive practices and strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

  • School Transition: Supporting students and families during key transition points, such as elementary to middle school or high school to college.

Important Dates:

  • October 7, 2024: Call for Speakers Opens

  • January 10, 2025: Call for Speakers Closes

  • January 24, 2025: Notification of Acceptance Status

  • March 22, 2025: Forest Park Education Summit

Submission Guidelines:

Before submitting your workshop proposal, please carefully review the 2025 Workshop Proposal Criteria.

To submit your proposal, please visit the following link: https://forms.gle/ciFp28GfQdiJSjss8

Join us in shaping the future of education!

We are excited to hear from passionate educators, community partners, and families who are committed to empowering all students and unlocking their full potential. Let's work together to create a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape for our community.

For more information, please contact Latoya McRae, School Engagement Coordinator at lmcrae@fpsd91.org.

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