Parent Engagement | April 2025 | Smithville, MO

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 — Friday, April 4, 2025
04/02/25 4:30 PM 04/04/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Parent Engagement | April 2025 | Smithville, MO Synopsis In their work Handing Down the Faith, Christian Smith and Amy Adamcyzk explore the contributing factors of how parents pass their religion on to their children. The greatest factor consistently correlating across all religions? A father in the home outwardly practicing his faith for his children. Parents are the first and primary teachers for their children and solely responsible for who they are letting influence their kids’ hearts and minds. Yet, increasingly, our ability as schools to shape the affections of today’s students is challenged by the continually dominating influences of secular culture and homes with opposing habits and goals. These challenges include the loss of generational wisdom regarding parenting, overly busy schedules, outsourced mindsets, working parents, and the addictive impact of screen-based technology, to name a few. In this Parenting Engagement Training, you will learn proven best practices to support parents as partners by: gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural moment and correctly identifying the challenges, developing a K-12 plan for new parent onboarding and year-over-year alignment, learning proven ways to consistently engage distracted parents and invite them into community and connection, and identifying specific school policies and practices to form positive habits in the home and school. Who’s It For? We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. Recommended attendees include the head of school (or equivalent), deans/directors, marketing director or admissions personnel, and/or board member(s). Schedule Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided |  Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Herzog Foundation 105 Northeast 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089 United States Parent Engagement | April 2025 | Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Herzog Foundation

105 Northeast 188th Street
Smithville, MO 64089 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

In their work Handing Down the Faith, Christian Smith and Amy Adamcyzk explore the contributing factors of how parents pass their religion on to their children. The greatest factor consistently correlating across all religions? A father in the home outwardly practicing his faith for his children. Parents are the first and primary teachers for their children and solely responsible for who they are letting influence their kids’ hearts and minds.

Yet, increasingly, our ability as schools to shape the affections of today’s students is challenged by the continually dominating influences of secular culture and homes with opposing habits and goals. These challenges include the loss of generational wisdom regarding parenting, overly busy schedules, outsourced mindsets, working parents, and the addictive impact of screen-based technology, to name a few.

In this Parenting Engagement Training, you will learn proven best practices to support parents as partners by: gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural moment and correctly identifying the challenges, developing a K-12 plan for new parent onboarding and year-over-year alignment, learning proven ways to consistently engage distracted parents and invite them into community and connection, and identifying specific school policies and practices to form positive habits in the home and school.

Who’s It For?

We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. Recommended attendees include the head of school (or equivalent), deans/directors, marketing director or admissions personnel, and/or board member(s).

Schedule

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Parent Engagement | April 2025 | Smithville, MO

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 4:30 PM — Friday, April 4, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

04/02/25 4:30 PM 04/04/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Parent Engagement | April 2025 | Smithville, MO Synopsis In their work Handing Down the Faith, Christian Smith and Amy Adamcyzk explore the contributing factors of how parents pass their religion on to their children. The greatest factor consistently correlating across all religions? A father in the home outwardly practicing his faith for his children. Parents are the first and primary teachers for their children and solely responsible for who they are letting influence their kids’ hearts and minds. Yet, increasingly, our ability as schools to shape the affections of today’s students is challenged by the continually dominating influences of secular culture and homes with opposing habits and goals. These challenges include the loss of generational wisdom regarding parenting, overly busy schedules, outsourced mindsets, working parents, and the addictive impact of screen-based technology, to name a few. In this Parenting Engagement Training, you will learn proven best practices to support parents as partners by: gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural moment and correctly identifying the challenges, developing a K-12 plan for new parent onboarding and year-over-year alignment, learning proven ways to consistently engage distracted parents and invite them into community and connection, and identifying specific school policies and practices to form positive habits in the home and school. Who’s It For? We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. Recommended attendees include the head of school (or equivalent), deans/directors, marketing director or admissions personnel, and/or board member(s). Schedule Day 1: 4:30pm-8pm | Hotel provided | Allow ample travel time to be ready for our 4:30pm start Day 2: 8am-5:30pm | Hotel provided |  Day 3: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Herzog Foundation 105 Northeast 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089 United States Parent Engagement | April 2025 | Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

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	04/04/25 7:00 AM 04/04/25 8:00 AM America/Chicago Transportation to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-april-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-04-04#session_row_29149 <br/> Be in the lobby by 7:15AM. Please leave your luggage with the front desk upon check out <strong>ONLY</strong> if you plan to return to the hotel. Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Parent Engagement \| April 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 8:00 AM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Transportation to Training Be in the lobby by 7:15AM. Please leave your luggage with the front desk upon check out ONLY if you plan to return to the hotel. Less Info
	04/04/25 8:15 AM 04/04/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-april-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-04-04#session_row_29150 <br/> Coffee and breakfast<br> Small Group Coaching Sessions<br> Breakout Sessions<br> Closing Encouragements Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Parent Engagement \| April 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Morning Sessions Coffee and breakfast Small Group Coaching Sessions Breakout Sessions Closing Encouragements Less Info
	04/04/25 12:00 PM 04/04/25 1:00 PM America/Chicago Event Dismissed: Lunch Together or On Your Way View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-april-2025-smithville-mo/agenda/2025-04-04#session_row_29151 <br/> Lunch will be provided whether you need to hit the road or if you have some time to sit with your peers and share one last meal together at the training. Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Parent Engagement \| April 2025 \| Smithville, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 1:00 PM Herzog Foundation \| 105 NW 188th St. Smithville, MO 64089 Event Dismissed: Lunch Together or On Your Way Lunch will be provided whether you need to hit the road or if you have some time to sit with your peers and share one last meal together at the training. Less Info