2023 Families Learning Conference
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NCFL is seeking interactive and engaging presentation proposals
Planning is underway for the 2023 Families Learning Conference, to be held Oct. 23-25 in Omaha, Nebraska! Attendees choose the Families Learning Conference for the wide variety of topics explored, concrete strategies and methods they…
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2023 Families Learning Conference heads to the Cornhusker State
NCFL is thrilled to announce that Omaha, Nebraska is the location of our 2023 Families Learning Conference! Mark your calendars on October 23-25 for our fully in-person annual event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgW6EHa9xSo Known for its thriving music…
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Join NCFL for in-person professional development this fall
The hybrid 2022 Families Learning Conference kicks off virtually Oct. 25-26! After the virtual portion, NCFL and our partners are delivering training in family literacy, family engagement, and family leadership in Nashville on Nov. 4…
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Keynote speakers announced for the 2022 Families Learning Conference
NCFL is excited to welcome two dynamic keynote speakers to the 2022 Families Learning Conference virtual portion on Oct. 25 and 26! Candy Magaña, MPA, Director of Health Equity Advancement, Innovation and Training at Humana,…
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Flash sale and sessions announced for #NCFL22
The schedule for the virtual portion of the 2022 Families Learning Conference is published, and more sessions are being added each week! Look who’s signed on now, or keep reading for the highlights and to get…
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Four reasons your peers are attending #NCFL22
The 2022 Families Learning Conference will be here before we know it, and we can’t wait to engage with attendees! #NCFL22 is for passionate people looking for innovative family learning strategies and practices to support families in…
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Save on #NCFL22 registration during our summer flash sale
Summer is sizzling, and so are the savings for the 2022 Families Learning Conference! From July 26 through 29, registrants can save $40 off one virtual conference registration by entering the discount code SUMMERFLASH. The…
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NCFL is seeking “Big Ideas” for the 2022 Families Learning Conference
Have you implemented a new program or idea that inspired change in your organization or community? How have you worked to affect or lead change in new ways? The National Center for Families Learning is…
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#NCFL22 is shaping up! Agenda announced for the 2022 Families Learning Conference
This fall, the 2022 Families Learning Conference will be held virtually Oct. 25-26 with Regional Meetups* Nov. 4 in Nashville, Tennessee and Dec. 2 in Phoenix, Arizona. Today, NCFL is announcing the high-level agenda for…
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The Families Learning Conference returns this fall with a new twist
Mark your calendar for the 2022 Families Learning Conference! This year, we’re shaking things up by holding a two-day virtual conference on October 25 and 26, and then hosting optional in-person meetups in Nashville on…
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More featured sessions announced!
The all-virtual 2021 Families Learning Conference will be kicking off later this month! Our team is busy building the high-quality event that attendees come to expect—in a virtual format. We’ve shared can’t miss sessions on…
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Families Learning Conference brings energy, insight
NCFL's conference planning team is working to build a great virtual event, and we're so excited to connect with attendees this October 25-27. In this blog post, NCFL staffer Jessica Boren shares what makes the…
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Top three reasons to attend #NCFL21
The all-virtual 2021 Families Learning Conference will be kicking off in less than a month! Conference organizers are busy building the high-quality event that attendees come to expect in a virtual format. Deciding whether to…
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Can’t-miss sessions on the first day of #NCFL21 (plus a discount code!)
This October 25-27, the Families Learning Conference is coming to a computer near you! This year’s ALL-VIRTUAL schedule is packed with learning and networking opportunities, and we want you to be part of them. Now…
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#NCFL21 is approved for United Way’s Flex Credit Program
For United Way employees, we have some good news! The all-virtual 2021 Families Learning Conference has been approved by United Way Worldwide for flexible credit use.** This means that Canada- and U.S.-based United Ways which…
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#NCFL21 pivots to virtual format
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) has decided to make the 2021 Families Learning Conference an all-virtual event to keep us all safe. The conference dates remain October 25-27, 2021, and registrants will have…
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Save on #NCFL21 registration with this discount code
Summer may be winding down, but planning is ramping up for the 2021 Families Learning Conference. Now through August 13, save $50 on one 3-day registration by entering the discount code SAVE50 upon checkout. Secure…
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Make your case to attend #NCFL21
This October 25-27, the Families Learning Conference is back and heading to the Lone Star State! We invite you to join our convening in Dallas to discover innovative strategies, evidence-based best practices, and resources to…
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Become a Conference Ambassador and save!
What’s better than attending the 2021 Families Learning Conference with your friends? Saving money at the same time! We’re excited to introduce the NCFL Conference Ambassador Referral Program. By becoming an ambassador, Conference attendees can…
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Registration is now open for #NCFL21
Registration is now open for the 2021 Families Learning Conference, which will be held in Dallas Oct. 25-27! The Families Learning Conference is where passionate people go to discover innovative strategies, evidence-based best practices, and resources…
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Call for Proposals open for 2021 Families Learning Conference
At this time, we are excited to announce that the 2021 Families Learning Conference is scheduled for Oct. 25-27 in Dallas! While we will continue to monitor future COVID-19 developments, we look forward to hosting…
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Families Learning Conference rescheduled for 2021
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) has made the difficult decision to postpone the Families Learning Conference. The new dates are October 25-27, 2021, still held at the Renaissance Dallas Addison. Given the strain…
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Nominate a student speaker for #NCFL20
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is seeking past or current family literacy and family learning students to share their stories with practitioners and peers across the country this fall. [caption id="attachment_2104" align="alignright" width="300"]…
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Apply to present at #NCFL20
The Families Learning Conference is coming to the Lone Star State this fall! Each year, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) enlists the country’s family engagement experts to present best practices, strategies, and resources…
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#NCFL20 is headed to the Lone Star State!
Join the National Center for Families Learning in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 19-21, 2020, to discover innovative family learning strategies and practices to strengthen your community. The 2020 Families Learning Conference will allow attendees to build their network of…
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In the books! A look back at #NCFL19
For 30 years, NCFL has called Louisville, Kentucky home. For three days, family literacy and learning practitioners from across the country did the same, gathering together in the Derby City for the 2019 Families Learning…
Read moreEach year, the Families Learning Conference planning team sets out to enhance the Conference experience by utilizing attendee feedback from the previous year. You asked for resources in funding and sustainability, educational content for working…
Read moreThe 2019 Families Learning Conference is just four weeks away! With over 100 sessions to choose from, you’ll want to start planning your experience now. Content will be offered in the strands of Adult Education,…
Read moreThis guest blog post is authored by Tracy Noles, Senior Director of Literacy and Family Learning Services at the National Center for Families Learning. Fall is here! Along with shorter days, college football, and world class…
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Daily rates published for #NCFL19
Can’t make the entire 2019 Families Learning Conference? Register for the day that best fits your schedule! Our days at the 2019 Families Learning Conference are packed full of great sessions and afford the opportunity…
Read moreThe National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) was first formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1989. Though its programming has since spread across the country, affecting more than 4.5 million parents and children, Louisville still remains the site…
Read moreThe National Center for Families Learning will present the 2019 Families Learning Conference Nov. 4-6 in Louisville, KY. This year's Conference will be one for the books, as NCFL celebrates 30 years of empowering families through…
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It’s time for a back-to-school flash sale! ⚡
It's that time of year—time to save BIG on the 2019 Families Learning Conference! We're celebrating Back to School by offering a major discount on one 3-day registration for a limited time only. Register by Friday,…
Read moreAre you looking for a way to save on your Conference registration fee? Have a knack for social media and email communications? Help recruit new attendees to the 2019 Families Learning Conference and earn referral…
Read moreThis guest blog post is authored by Kendra Smiley, Arizona Statewide Family Engagement Center Director at the National Center for Families Learning. Before I was an employee at the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL),…
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Tips [and template!] for making your case to attend
This November 4-6, the Families Learning Conference is returning to Louisville, Kentucky to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the National Center for Families Learning! We want YOU to join our celebration and to discover evidence-based…
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Sessions, speakers added to #NCFL19 schedule!
The 2019 Families Learning Conference schedule of sessions has been published and we’re excited for what’s in store! This year, the Conference will offer concurrent sessions in seven content strands—Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Funding…
Read moreIt’s official—Dr. Karen L. Mapp will take the 2019 Families Learning Conference mainstage at our Opening Session Monday, Nov. 4, 2019! Dr. Mapp is a senior lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of…
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Why attend #NCFL19? Hear from your peers!
This year is a BIG year for the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)—we’re celebrating 30 years of helping families get out of poverty! For nearly as long, we’ve also hosted the Families Learning Conference…
Read moreThe National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is excited to offer a pre-conference session on early childhood reading achievement ahead of the 2019 Families Learning Conference! The session will be free for the first 200…
Read moreRegistration is now open for the 2019 Families Learning Conference, held in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 4-6! The Families Learning Conference aims to equip educators, program staff, librarians, parent leaders, and others with best practices, strategies,…
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Reminder: Call for Proposals closes March 1
Do you have an effective or innovative way of addressing challenges families face in education? Have learning strategies or resources to share with your peers? Apply to present at the 2019 Families Learning Conference!…
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Call for Proposals open for #NCFL19
Planning is underway for the 2019 Families Learning Conference, held Monday, Nov. 4 to Wednesday, Nov. 6! This year’s Conference will bring an extra dose of excitement for attendees as the National Center for Families…
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#NCFL18 REPLAY: Library lightning talks
Libraries and their staffs are working tirelessly to serve families where they live, work, and play within their communities. On September 25 at the 2018 Families Learning Conference, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)…
Read moreThey came from 45 states, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Colombia. From September 24-26, 2018, over 700 education professionals descended upon Fort Lauderdale for the 2018 Families Learning Conference. The shared goal? Helping families get…
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Mark your calendars for our 30th birthday!
The 2019 Families Learning Conference is headed to Louisville, Kentucky, where it all began for the National Center for Families Learning! Plan now to join us Nov. 4-6, 2019. The conference will boast inspiring, thought-provoking…
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