THE ALIGNMENT VIRTUAL SERIES:

WHEN PARENT EXPECTATIONS SHIFTED:
A FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING ALIGNMENT

PRACTICAL, CONSISTENT APPROACHES TO SCHOOL-HOME ALIGNMENT

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

1:00-2:30 PM EST | 12:00 PM-1:30 PM CST | 11:00-12:30 PM MST | 10:00-11:30 AM PST

Workshop Overview

Schools across the country are experiencing a fundamental shift in parent expectations—how families view communication, accountability, discipline, and their role in the school partnership. This shift is often misinterpreted as a lack of support, when in reality it reflects a different set of assumptions shaped by generational experiences, parenting philosophies, and constant access to information.  Without a shared framework for understanding this change, educators often respond inconsistently, manage repeated misunderstandings, and navigate unnecessary friction with families.

As a result, educators across the country are struggling with:
  • Structures for engaging with parents today
  • Inconsistent communication with families of struggling students
  • Declining trust from parents
  • Increased adversarial interactions
  • Misalignment around student expectations and accountability

This session provides a clear framework for understanding why parent expectations have changed and how schools can respond with greater clarity and alignment. Rather than relying on individual judgment or ad-hoc communication, participants examine the patterns driving today’s parent interactions and the conditions that either escalate or stabilize them. The focus is on building shared language, predictable responses, and communication approaches that reduce friction while preserving trust.

Together, these ideas help educators move beyond reactive communication and toward a more intentional, aligned approach to engaging families that can be applied consistently across roles, situations, and school contexts.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Identify the key factors shaping today’s parent expectations and how they differ from previous generations
  • Recognize points of misalignment that unintentionally escalate tension
  • Apply shared language and communication principles that reduce misunderstandings
  • Respond to heightened advocacy while maintaining clear boundaries
  •  Strengthen trust through predictable, transparent approaches
  • Leave with a clear direction for improving school-home communication across roles and situations


Participants leave with a clearer understanding of today’s parent expectations and a shared way of thinking about communication that can be used again and again as new situations arise.

Why Attend?

This workshop provides a practical understanding the shifts among parents of today's students. Rather than focusing on blame or frustration, this training equips educators with the clarity and guidance needed to navigate this new dynamic effectively. Participants will gain a structured way to think about parent engagement that reduces conflict, preserves trust, and supports more productive school-home alignment over time.

Ideal for educators seeking to:
  • Reduce conflict and miscommunication with today's parents.
  • Strengthen relationships and rebuild trust with families.
  • Gain actionable strategies for engaging parents with differing expectations.
  • Improve school-wide consistency in communicating and responding to concerns.
  • Build structures that support calm, predictable, and collaborative parent interactions.

Format

  • Duration: 90-minute session
  • Approach: concepts divided into short, easily digestible 15-minute segments with built-in interactive Q&As toward the end of each segment
  • Outcome: Participants will leave with clear, actionable approaches that can be applied school-wide when engaging with parents.

What's Included

  • 90-minute live virtual workshop via ClickMeeting
  • Online access to key takeaways from the workshop and other supporting resource materials

Cost of Registration

EARLY BIRD Individual: $125 per participant/login
  • Save by registering early. Early Bird Ends Friday, January 23, 2026
Individual: $135 per participant/login
  • This is our base price without a discount but still a great value.
SMALL TEAM PASS: $400 - up to 4 participants/logins ((≈ $100 per login)
  • With a Small Team Pass, you’ll receive four logins for this virtual workshop. This option is perfect for principals who want to include their assistant principals, deans, behavior support staff, or leadership team members in the training.

All Registrations End Monday, February 2nd at 11:59 pm EST.

Who Should Attend

  • School administrators exploring new methods for family engagement and communication, and guidance on supporting teachers in these areas.
  • K–12 teachers, new and veteran, seeking stronger partnerships with parents.
  • MTSS, PBIS, and climate teams working to improve school-home alignment 
  • School counselors, deans, and behavior specialists that must communicate with parents of students having behavioral challenges.
  • K-12 teachers, new and veteran, seeking guidance in how to engage with parents
  • Instructional specialists and coaches who are supporting staff in parent communication
  • Teacher leaders and department chairs seeking to assist colleagues
  • All educators seeking scalable, consistent engagement strategies
DISTRICT LICENSE: $2,500 - up to 25 participants/logins
(≈ $100 per login)
  • The District License gives your district 25 logins for this virtual workshop, making it the most cost-effective way to engage multiple educators across multiple schools. Need more seats? You can easily add additional logins for just $100 each, ensuring every staff member who needs this training can join.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive any supporting resources if I attend the workshop?

Yes! Every registered participant will gain access to complimentary resources and support as part of the workshop experience. These materials and opportunities are designed to help you put the strategies into action with confidence when you return to your campus. For group registrations, each paid participant will receive their own access.

When will I receive my supporting resources?
  • Paid in full before the workshop: Expect your resources within two weeks after the workshop concludes.
  • Registered with a purchase order (PO): Resources will be delivered within two weeks after payment is received.

[In-Person Workshop Only] Will meals be provided either or both days of the workshop?

We've allotted one hour and 15 minutes for workshop attendees to have lunch on their own. Because most attendees work on a campus with students, they are rarely afforded the opportunity to go to a restaurant for lunch. Our hope is that each attendee takes advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy a sit-down lunch like most other working professionals are able to do. Throughout both days, beverages such as coffee, water, and hot tea will be available to all participants. 

What's the cancellation/refund policy for this workshop?

If you are unable to attend the workshop, please submit your refund request in writing at least seven (7) days before the scheduled event start date. You can send your request to billing@leavingthevillage.com.

Requests made within seven (7) days of the workshop start date will not be eligible for a refund; however, you can request a credit, Rain Check, that may be used toward a future LTV learning opportunity.

Will I be able to earn CEUs if I attend this workshop?

Unfortunately, we can't guarantee that you will be able to receive continuing education units if you attend our workshops. We offer our workshops around the country and we are in the process of ensuring our attendees can earn credits in the future.

Is this workshop beneficial for elementary educators?

Our workshops are differentiated to meet the needs of all levels, K-12. With that said, Kelvin Oliver, the presenter, was a PK-6 campus administrator when he implemented Restorative Practices on a campus. His time as a campus administrator is where he developed many of the concepts that are presented during these workshops. While the focus will be on all grade levels, elementary educators will not walk away from this workshop feeling that it didn't apply to them.

Are these workshops only intended for administrators?

No, you don't have to be an administrator to attend these workshops. All educators that attend these workshops will find great benefit in these workshops.