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92. Engaging Parents in Student 92. Engaging Parents in Student Learning K12Learning K12

Presenter: Nuri D. Ayres

Welcome!

Supporting Families and Communities

Reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Supporting Families and CommunitiesSupporting Families

Proposed NCLB Reauthorization

•Comprehensive district approaches to family engagement

• Requires that districts and schools develop comprehensive, systemic plans for sustained family engagement

Proposed NCLB Reauthorization

•2 percent of funds from the Title I, Part A, program in ESEA. Districts will spend a minimum of $270 million nationally on parent and family engagement

Proposed NCLB Reauthorization

•Will use family engagement strategies that increase student achievement and create a welcoming environment

•Strong collaboration between families and their children’s teachers, schools, and districts.

USDOE, 2010

Types of Parent Involvement

•Home Focused•School Focused•Partnership Focused

1. The KLT Factor

2. Building Parent Friendly Schools

3. Activity

•KNOW•Meet and greet•Parking lot Meetings•Positive phone calls•Post cards•Letters home

1. The KLT Factor

1. The KLT Factor•LIKE•Opportunities to get

to know the staff•Movie Nights with

Parent Café•Helping parents

help their children• Internet Safety Workshop

•TRUST•Family Photo Night•Parent selected

workshops•Focus groups•Principal's Tea•School Signage

1. The KLT Factor

2. Building Parent Friendly Schools

Why Some Schools Lock Their Doors

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING

FAMILIES, MUST SIGN IN AND EXPLAIN THEIR BUSINESS IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING TO THE

DOOR/HALL MONITOR. THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES ALL DAY LONG,

ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNING AND AT DISMISSIAL TIME.

ALL CHILDREN ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE SCHOOL

DOOR OR PLAYGROUND AND WILL BE ESCORTED BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL

(Example # 1)

PRINCIPAL’S DIRECTIVE:

PRINCIPALS WELCOME(Rewrite of Example 1)

TO VISITORS AND FAMILIES PLEASE SIGN IN WITH THE DOOR/HALL MONITOR AND RECEIVE A WELCOME BADGE SO STUDENTS MAY ENTER AND EXIT SAFELY, PARENTS ARE ASKED TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE BUILDING AT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL TIMES. CHILDREN WILL BE MET AT THE DOOR AND ESCORTED TO THEIR CLASSROOMS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER, PLEASE COME TO THE OFFICE AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.

WARNING

ALL VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MUST REPORT TO THE MAIN OFFICEAND OBTAIN A VISITOR’S PASSIMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING

THESCHOOL

VIOLATORS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

Negative example # 2

WELCOME

We are glad you are here! FOR THE STUDENTS’ SAFETY, WE

REQUIRE ALL VISITORS TO COME TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE TO GET A

WELCOME BADGE.

YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO

LOVINGOUR GREAT SCHOOL

Positive Rewrite of Example # 2

Ask How You Can Help Our School

Welcome To Our School!May Your Visit Be

Pleasant And Worthwhile___________________________

All Visitors and Guests Are Required to Register At TheSchool Office

SPECIAL NOTICE

1. Students Are Released From The Building Only Through The Office2. Trespassing Or Loitering On School Premises Is Strictly Prohibited

Welcome To Our School!May Your Visit Be

Pleasant And Worthwhile___________________________

All Visitors and Guests Are Required to Register At TheSchool Office

SAFETY PROCEDURES

1. Students Are Released From The Building Only Through The Office2. Trespassing Or Loitering On School Premises Is Strictly Prohibited

“ Campus is regularly inspected by detection canines for prohibited items in order to provide you with a safe learning environment”

Another Door Sign

Rewrite of Door Sign

“For the safety of our school community, this campus is regularly inspected for prohibited items using leashed K-9 dogs”

Creating Parent Friendly Schools•Multi-Lingual Building signs•Building maps•Greeters•Hall monitors

• Office staff• Bulletin boards• Parent Friendliness

survey

More Ideas for “Parent Friendly” Schools

• Door Monitors should be trained in “customer service”

• Guidelines for greeting visitors and parents should be established

• Start a parent center• Have a translator on call• “Welcome Badges” and school maps

should be readily available

Handbooks for Leaders

Activities for K-6 and 7-12 Schools

• 9 Chapters• 20 Individual Activities • “Done for you” Parent Involvement

Activities•Contains the directions you need to

sponsor a successful event at your school

•Can be used by a staff member, parent or volunteer

Using Activities Effectively

1. Parent Information Survey• Results• School Goals

2. Selecting The Action Packet Leader

Using Activities Effectively•Directions

•Step by Step•Planning Calendar•Flyers and Reminders•Agendas•Sign-in Forms•Evaluations•Data Collection

Sample Activity for Building K.L.T.

•Activity 1

•Helping Your Child With Homework

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Using Activities Effectively

•Other Features–Sign-in Sheets–Thanks You’s

Using Activities Effectively

•Data Collection

Activity

Movie Night and State-Testing Preview Workshop

Save the DateMovie Night and State-Testing Preview Workshop

While your child watches a movie, learn about the state tests that he or she faces.

Where:_______________________________________________

When:_______________________________________________

Refreshments will be served!

If you have any questions, please contact: _____________________

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Movie Night and State-Testing Preview Workshop

Where:_______________________________________________

When:_______________________________________________

Activities for the evening:

Information about grade-level state testing Test-taking tips to help your child prepare for the testQuestion-and-answer session at the end of presentationTake-home materials

Having trouble getting here?

Call _____________ to arrange a ride to school.

Refreshments will be served!

If you have any questions, please contact________________________

(Please tear off and return to school by: )------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Movie Night and State-Testing Preview Workshop

Name: __________________________

I can attend (# attending_____)

Phone: __________________________

I cannot attend

Child(ren)’s name(s)

I need transportation

Remember tomorrow is:

Movie Night and State-Testing Preview WorkshopWhile your child watches a movie, learn about the state tests that he or she faces.

It’s not too late to join us!

Where:_______________________________________________

When:_______________________________________________

Refreshments will be served!

If you have any questions, please contact: ______________________

Movie Preview WorkshopAgenda

WelcomeEvening’s agenda presented

Separation of parents and children

Workshop being presented/movie being shown at the same time

Question-and-answer session

Parents join their children for remainder of the movie

Snacks are distributed

Closing and thank you

Questions and Answers

Nuri D. Ayres, Education Consultant

International Center for Leadership in Education

nuriayres@verizon.net

(813)-215-3671

Contact Information