Name: Beyond the Robocall: Strategies for Building Trust Through Positive Phone Calls Home
Start: 2026-06-11T14:30:00-0400
End: 2026-06-11T15:30:00-0400

EDUCON is a premier educational showcase and learning opportunity for teachers, principals, and district leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to choose breakout sessions led by school districts from across the Central Kentucky region and beyond. You will not just come away with a good idea or two; you will gain an abundance of great ideas and best practices that you can immediately apply in your classroom, school, or district.

Breakout Session Strands: Your chance to focus on a particular area of interest throughout the conference or explore a broader span!
1. Academics & Instructional Best Practices
2. AI & Technology
3. Systemic School Supports
4. Career Exploration & Future Focused Opportunities

We’re proud to announce our keynote speakers: On Day 1, Jimmy Casas, nationally recognized educator and author of Culturize and Day 2, Horacio Sanchez, renowned expert on resilience and brain-based learning. Both will deliver powerful messages to inspire and equip educators to lead with purpose, compassion, and innovation..

Daily Schedule
7:45 am Registration and Vendor Hall opens
8:30 am Welcome & Keynote Speaker
10:30 am -11:30 am Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch break
1:15 pm -2:15 pm Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Breakout Sessions

Beyond the Robocall: Strategies for Building Trust Through Positive Phone Calls Home

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

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On a scale of 1 to 5, what is your comfort level with calling parents? For many educators, the phone remains a source of anxiety, yet it is the single most powerful tool for building trust and turning passive parents into active partners. Join District Family and Community Engagement Liaison Carolyn Ford for a high-energy, interactive workshop designed to move you from "hesitant" to "confident."

This session moves beyond the general theory of engagement to the mechanics of the perfect phone call. We will unpack the "5 Pillars of Effective Communication"—Plan Ahead, Be Positive, Be Clear, Be Empathetic, and Follow Up—providing a concrete framework to structure every conversation. You will discover how to tap into families' unique "funds of knowledge" to better support student success in the classroom and learn strategies to avoid defensiveness during difficult topics.

Whether you are a veteran teacher or new to the profession, you will leave with a personalized toolkit to build rapport, increase family response rates, and make the phone your favorite classroom tool.

Speakers

Renita Wilburn

District-wide Family & Community Engagement Liaison, Fayette County Schools

Caroline Ford

Family and Community Engagement Liaison, Fayette County

My name is Carolyn Ford, and I am passionate about uplifting students, empowering families, and creating spaces where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of success. I believe deeply in equity, access, and opportunity for all, and I strive each day to inspire growth, confidence... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Systemic School Supports

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Central Kentucky EDUCON

Renita Wilburn

Caroline Ford

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Central Kentucky EDUCON

Renita Wilburn

Caroline Ford

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