Keep Connected Workshop Series
Middle school years are challenging for young people and their families, as youth are growing and changing, and other demands put stresses on families. Teachers, family service organizations, out-of-school-time programs and faith communities experience difficulties in keeping parents and families engaged.
Keep Connected is an interactive, training-of-trainers workshop series that strengthens youth-parent relationships during the middle school years. It offers a shared family experience in which youth and parenting adults reflect on, practice, and commit to shared relationship-building actions that bring—and keep—families connected as they learn and grow.
"This is really empowering for professionals in our field. It’s always valuable learning from people who are in the same boat as you. I feel like we need to find new ways to support families."
Keep Connected
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Learning Objectives
The research-based framework for strengthening relationships that young people need to learn, grow, and thrive
An introduction to the interactive Keep Connected workshop series that strengthens parent-youth relationships
Workshop Structure
Two delivery options, in-person and virtual: two-day in-person sessions (6 hours each) OR five-days with 2-hour per day virtual sessions
An introduction to the Keep Connected workshop series
A curriculum and guidebook that provides tools to lead Keep Connected sessions
Handouts in Spanish and English
Resources and guides to help engage families and promote the program in your community
Who Should Attend
Keep Connected is designed for teams of two or more who work with youth and parents of 10 to 15-year-olds (middle-school age youth), especially:
Schools and school districts
Family-serving organizations
Youth-serving organizations
Community education programs
Faith communities
Others that seek to support and empower families
If you've previously attended the Keep Connected workshop series, and would like to access the training of trainers resources, please contact our Solutions Team, training@search-institute.org.
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