Creating a Rural Appalachian Family Engagement Framework:

Storytelling & Listening Sessions

Join us for a Storytelling & Listening session to share your stories and knowledge about your community and family strengths. Your voice will help shape how schools and communities can support family engagement specific to West Virginia that reflects Appalachian values, strengths, and culture.

Because West Virginia Stories Matter.

We are celebrating the richness of our culture, our resilience, and the deep knowledge within our communities. By sharing and uplifting these stories, we are building a West Virginia specific framework for family engagement that honors who we are and how we connect.

Together, we are co-creating a research-based framework designed for rural Appalachian communities. This work centers the voices of families, schools, and local partners. Your participation helps shape a future where families and schools work hand in hand to support every child’s success.

We want to hear from you!

Are you a caregiver raising a child?

Are you a community member, educator, or school professional?

Do you want to enhance family and community engagement in West Virginia and the Appalachian region?

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For more information, please email Nina Riivald at nriivald@theedvgroup.org.