Parent Engagement | July 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, July 7, 2025 — Wednesday, July 9, 2025
07/07/25 4:30 PM 07/09/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Parent Engagement | July 2025 | Nashville, TN 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: 8a... HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Parent Engagement | July 2025 | Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center

400 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37219 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: Logan Swadner
lswadner@herzogfoundation.com

Parent Engagement | July 2025 | Nashville, TN

Monday, July 7, 2025, 4:30 PM — Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

07/07/25 4:30 PM 07/09/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Parent Engagement | July 2025 | Nashville, TN 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: 8a... HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219 United States Parent Engagement | July 2025 | Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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Agenda Highlights:

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.

Agenda is subject to change.

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	07/08/25 7:50 AM 07/08/25 7:50 AM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29539 <br/> Be at Spark by 8:00am HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 AM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Be at Spark by 8:00am Less Info
	07/08/25 8:15 AM 07/08/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29540 <br/> HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Morning Sessions
	07/08/25 12:00 PM 07/08/25 12:45 PM America/Chicago Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29541 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	07/08/25 12:45 PM 07/08/25 5:30 PM America/Chicago Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29542 <br/> HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 5:30 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Afternoon Sessions
	07/08/25 6:15 PM 07/08/25 6:15 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29543 <br/> Bobby Hotel \| 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:15 PM Bobby Hotel \| 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Hotel

	07/08/25 7:50 AM 07/08/25 7:50 AM America/Chicago Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29539 <br/> Be at Spark by 8:00am HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 AM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Training Be at Spark by 8:00am Less Info
	07/08/25 8:15 AM 07/08/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29540 <br/> HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Morning Sessions
	07/08/25 12:00 PM 07/08/25 12:45 PM America/Chicago Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29541 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	07/08/25 12:45 PM 07/08/25 5:30 PM America/Chicago Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29542 <br/> HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 5:30 PM HFNashville Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center \| 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219 Afternoon Sessions
	07/08/25 6:15 PM 07/08/25 6:15 PM America/Chicago Walk to Hotel View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/parent-engagement-july-2025-nashville-tn/agenda/2025-07-08#session_row_29543 <br/> Bobby Hotel \| 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Parent Engagement \| July 2025 \| Nashville, TN lswadner@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:15 PM Bobby Hotel \| 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 Walk to Hotel