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Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
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Am I Welcome? Setting the Course for Impactful Parent Engagement
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Governor Ballroom E
Is there more to family engagement than just communication? What we do know is that family engagement should involve collaboration between families, educators, and community partners to support children's growth and development. In this session, participants will learn and engage in strategies for the three levels of equitable community school parent engagement. They will also leave with actionable steps and resources to implement in their school communities.
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Shania Irby

Eastern Program Specialist, New York State Network for Youth Success
Shania joins Network for Youth Success as a New York State Certified B-6 educator with seven years of teaching experience and many more in varied childcare spaces. She brings two years of experience in varied leadership roles within NAACP Troy Branch, and is currently a board member... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Roslyn Odinga

Roslyn Odinga

Senior Director of Professional Learning, United Community Schools
Roslyn Odinga is currently enriching the lives of educators and students as the Senior Director of Professional Learning/UFT Educational Liaison for United Community Schools. Her impressive academic credentials, including Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education and Educational... Read More →
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Mesha Joseph

Special Projects Manager, United Community Schools
Mesha Joseph serves as the Special Projects Manager at United Community Schools with over 12 years of experience in youth development. She holds a Master's of Science degree, specializing in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Mesha is deeply passionate about building a career focused... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Governor Ballroom E Governor Ballroom E
  Session, New Community Schools Track

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