September Family Support Webinar - 9/30/26 - Event Information
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The Family Support Webinars are online learning sessions hosted by the Center for Schools and Communities with support from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
The information for the webinar is below:
- Title: Partnership from the Start: Building Family Buy-In
- Description:
Drawing from her work as a school social worker and therapist in private practice, Angelina Romano will discuss how effective family engagement starts with clarity. The webinar will focus on setting a clear, collaborative foundation from the beginning so families understand the purpose of services, what is expected, what support is available, and how staff will partner with them as they progress toward their goals.
We’ll discuss practical strategies for building rapport, identifying family strengths and priorities, addressing barriers, and connecting families to goals that feel both realistic and meaningful. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches will also support difficult conversations and help work through resistance, while honoring each family’s experiences and expertise.
- Acknowledgement of Participation: An email acknowledging participation will follow the event. No certificates, credits, or stipends are available for this event.
- Recording: This webinar will be recorded and posted with captions.
- Accessibility: The Center for Schools and Communities encourages all to participate in our learning opportunities. Please note that Zoom Captions will be enabled for this event. If you have requests for additional accommodations, including having a live captioner present, please contact the Family Support Team five business days prior to the event to ensure that there is time to process requests.
Center for Schools and Communities strives to create and promote a safe space in which individuals are entitled to participate in all events and activities free of discrimination. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our vision of providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment to all participants. We embrace the value of every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry or differing abilities.
Register
Registration is open for this event until Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm.