Family Engagement Online Course

A free ongoing, online course provided by the Harvard University Online Learning edX. "Learn about successful collaborations between families and educators and why they lead to improved outcomes for students and schools."

What you'll learn:

  • The relationship between family engagement and improved school/student outcomes from birth through high school
  • The additional benefits family engagement brings to parents, educators, and communities
  • What the research shows about the importance of engaging families

This series is authored by Karen L. Mapp, Senior Lecturer on Education, Harvard University.

Successful students can earn a non-credit based, Harvard-branded certificate. Also, credit, verified certificate, premier certificate and degree programs are available.

For more information and to sign-up, go to:  "Introduction to Family Engagement in Education"