Parent Collaboration

Bridging the Gap

Between Home & School

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Mission StatementBridging the gap between home and school by building relationships to help students succeed.

Vision StatementOur vision is to see all children reach their fullest potential and dreams.

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“Two things help one move out of poverty, education and relationships “ (Payne, 2005. p.19).

Without relationships it is nearly impossible to achieve any dream or potential, known or unknown.

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Lindsey (2002, p.25) stated, “parent-child communication and parental interest in school work… is a positive impact on attitudes about school and is connected to student success and retention”.

Research has revealed that parental support is a must (Plourde & Hawes, 2005).

What: Parent Collaboration- a proven method on how to involve parents in schools

Why: To improve student success How: Since 2008, building relationships between

homes and schools through a proven systematic method

Success Rate: 98% of families attend see student increases from failing to passing

Most Students: Achieve 80% or higher grade point average

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Communication CommitmentStakeholdersSupportRapportTrust Persistence Consistency

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Administration-gives approval and support

PC Coordinator-coordinates with PC lead

PC Lead-disseminates communication (teacher on team)

Teachers-meet 30 minutes a week

Staff- welcomes parents

Families(parents/guardians and students)- meet with teachers

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Students :listen, work and follow rulesturn in work, get better gradesare polite, kind, and helpfulearn grade level promotionshave far less to no referrals or discipline issuesSchool has:safe and positive school environmenta successful school year

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As relationships build between families and teachers, opportunities to assist families in their needs can be realized. Referrals for housing, work, clothes, food, church, and other support groups can be suggested as needed.

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Students:are connectedhave safety nets to protect from pitfallsput forth more effortproduce higher quality work achieve success, brings pride, self-confidencesuccess brings positive attitudes towards school, which produces positive habitsdevelop into self-supporting, independent, successful thinkers and producers in life

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PC program has proof of positive outcomes:Less trouble, discipline issues, and referralsHigher grade point averageGrade level promotionWhich can lead to:High school graduate at age appropriate levelSelf sustaining adultProud, happy, and successful adult life

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Students that are prepared for career/college Adults that are earning income Adults that are paying taxes Adults that are not in prison A safer place A better society A step in the right direction Less national debt, a brighter future for generations to

come

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Grown Each Year…

The PC program started with one teacher, and multiplies in growth, approximately 130 participants the first year

Over 1800 participants 2011-2012 school year

1900 participants for 2012-2013 school year

PC program has successful, consistent, growth track history, testimonies, and stories supporting student success

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The Parent Collaboration program seems so natural, as if it had always been

It removes anticipated tension, aggravation, and prevents misunderstandings

Families and teachers like the consistency of knowing when, where, and what

No more surprises, “What, I have homework?!?”

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Builds relationships between home, school, and community

Improves student success rate

Prepares students for career/college

Demonstrates expectations for successful adult life

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Parent Collaboration

Bridging the Gap

Between Home & School

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Lindsay, A (2002). School, family, and community partnerships: Preparing educators and improving schools. The Journal of Experimental Education, 25, 255.

Payne, R. K. (2005). A framework for understanding poverty. Highland, TX: aha! Process.

Plourde, L.A. & Hawes, C.A. (2005). Parental involvement and its influence on the reading achievement of 6th grade students. Reading Improvement,42, 47.

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