Family Night Toolkit

One of the best ways to inform parents and caregivers and engage them in supporting their child’s use of the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is to host a Family Night. Below, we’ve included preparation tips, a sample agenda, and links to customizable resources.

Preparation Tips

Set up student Learning Ally accounts prior to the event.
Invite parents/caregivers using all your existing communication channels (e.g., enewsletters, social media, emails, backpack mail). Be sure to ask them to bring a fully charged device that children can use to read at home. Here’s an invitation (English/Spanish) that you can download and customize.
Prepare handouts. Print copies of the Parent/Caregiver Kit (English/Spanish) and fill in the username and password for each student on page 2.
Get student volunteers. Identify students who would be willing to share their experience with Learning Ally during the event.
Book your room and technology. Be sure you have the proper equipment to show videos to your audience.

Sample Agenda (45 minutes)

Welcome parents/caregivers (5 minutes)
Distribute the Parent/Caregiver Kit (English/Spanish) and share the value of Learning Ally by choosing the appropriate video of a teacher speaking to parents. (5 minutes)
- Elementary
- Middle School
Ask student volunteers to share their experience with Learning Ally or show a student video. (10 minutes)
Share the parent how-to video (English/Spanish). (5 minutes)
Allow time for parents and their child to pair together to download the Learning Ally reading app, add a book, and review the functionality. (10 minutes)
- Encourage parents/caregivers to talk to their child about what they are reading in class or what they would like to read.
- Be available to answer questions around the room.
Q&A (5 minutes)
Close by discussing the importance of building a habit of reading with Learning Ally (5 minutes)