E-Learning: Webinar and Video Gallery
E-Learning includes webinars and videos on a wide variety of topics to support districts and families of children with disabilities in gaining knowledge of educational and community systems of support. Check back often for new categories and new content!
Webinar Series
Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities
The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership, project invite you to join this engaging webinar series. Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies to engage and support families, this webinar series offers a unique opportunity for collective learning. By learning together, we can build stronger connections that empower students to do their best both academically and personally. Each session will include a variety of topics, such as strategies for effective communication, ways to strengthen family-school relationships, insight into systems, programs, supports, best practices and approaches.
Who should attend?
Parents, educators, administrators, leaders, and parent center staff—all of whom support students with disabilities.
Sessions are held the 4th Thursday of the Month throughout the year (excluding November and December). Register for upcoming sessions through the links below.
The Importance of Family-School Partnerships
February 27, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This 2-part webinar mini-series is presented in collaboration with Learning Heroes, a nationally recognized leader working with educational organizations across the nation to develop trusting relationships between families and educators that advance student success. Session one will focus on family-educator partnerships centered on trust and focused on student learning and well-being. Participants will: learn what the research says about effective family engagement, hear relevant best practice examples, reflect on their own experiences, and explore concrete ideas, resources, and tools to strengthen existing engagement strategies between educators and families of students with disabilities. Join us in March for session two of this mini-series.
Unlocking the How: Family Engagement in Support of Student Learning
March 27, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This 2-part webinar mini-series is presented in collaboration with Learning Heroes, a nationally recognized leader working with educational organizations across the nation to develop trusting relationships between families and educators that advance student success. Session two will lift from the foundation laid in session one, and will focus on practical ideas, examples, and resources to support deeper relationships that are focused on student learning and well-being. We’ll cover topics such as navigating hard conversations as well as building and sustaining trust.
Video Gallery
Family Engagement That Leads to Increased Student Achievement
Teneh Weller highlights the following: what is family engagement, why family engagement is critical, establishing effective and sustaining practices.
Partnerships and New Possibilities:
Special Education Focus
Part 1: Building Alliances with Families and Promoting Partnerships
Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle highlights the National Dual Capacity Framework for Family Partnerships, Endrew F. v. Douglas County Supreme Court Decision and promoting family partnerships.
Partnerships and New Possibilities:
Special Education Focus
Part 2: Practitioner Panel - Lessons Learned
Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle will provide an overview from Part 1, then facilitate a panel discussion with educators and support staff.
