Family Facilitator Meeting

August 4, 2014 Alexandria, LA

Welcome Family Facilitators!

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We have a full agenda today! Be prepared to celebrate the accomplishments in sharing with our families, reflect on last year, and start thinking about this year’s activities After you sign in, please complete the following: Directions 1.

Pull out the yellow sheet labeled “It’s Time for Partners” in your folder. 2.

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Find a family facilitator who is available during the 1:00, 5:00, 8:00, and 10:00 time slots. Write the name on the line next to the agreed upon time.

Agenda

People First Language

“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is .”

Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf

Materials

• • Green SPDG Folder (handouts hole-punched) You can find today’s materials at http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=307

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Discussion of Roles & Responsibilities

Refer to green sheet

Family Facilitators’ Events

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Activity Reporting due dates

2/6/15 and 6/30/15 •

Phone Conferences

11/5/14 and 3/11/15 •

FE Webinar Wednesdays

10/29/14 and 3/4/15 •

Regional Meetings

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SPDG Day

Quality Indicator (QI) Updates

• • • You will assist your LEA Team in completing the LEA Quality Indicators at the September Regional Meeting Schools will continue to complete School Quality Indicators into the system by

November 14, 2014

Prepare them in advance, more details coming at the Regional Meeting

SPP Indicator 8 Data

Ways to Assess Family Engagement Outcomes…

Share ways to assess family engagement

Parental Involvement - SPP Indicator 8 • Parental Involvement – based on a survey of parents’ overall impression of whether schools facilitated their involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities.

Acadia Caddo Madison Morehouse Natchitoches Pointe Coupee RSD-FirstLine Sabine St. Helena EBR WBR Union

SPP 8 Data by LEA

LEA 2008 2009 LDOE Avg.

36% SPP Target 43% LEA 2009 2010 42% LDOE Avg.

39% SPP Target LEA 2010-2011 45% LDOE Avg.

31.8% SPP Target LEA 2011-2012 LDOE Avg.

47% 34% SPP Target 45% LEA 2012 2013 LDOE Avg.

SPP Target 48% 31% 36% 36% 43% 43% 39% 45% 33% 39% 45% 31.8% 31.8% 47% 47% 34% 34% 45% 45% 48% 48% 36% 36% 36% 31% 36% 43% 43% 43% 39% 39% 39% 45% 45% 45% 31.8% 31.8% 31.8% 47% 38.5% 47% 47% 34% 34% 34% 45% 45% 45% 48% 48% 48% 23% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 43% 43% 43% 34% 43% 34% 43% 43% 39% 45% 21.4% 31.8% 39% 45% 39% 45% 39% 45% 39% 39% 45% 45% 31.8% 31.8% 31.8% 31.8% 31.8% 47% 47% 46% 47% 47% 47% 48% 47% 34% 34% 34% 34% 34% 34% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 48% 48% 48% 48% 48% 48%

Discussion:

1) Have you seen this survey?

2) Take a few minutes to read through the questions.

3) Circle a few questions you might want to include on your feedback forms for families?

4) Could you use this survey as written and when?

5) What could you do with the survey results?

2013-2014 Reflections

Speed “Dating”

• • • • • What has been the biggest success this year as a Family Facilitator?

What is the biggest lesson learned after working with families this year?

Who do you collaborate with in your district to assist you with your Family Facilitator efforts?

How have you used any feedback recommendations to help you adjust for other events?

What is your favorite “go-to” resource or website?

Beyond the Bake Sale

• Partnership School Handout • BTBS Chapter Study [Chapters 4-8] • Anne Henderson bio

Family Engagement: From expected to effective

• Resource binder can be found at http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=418

Resources to Enhance Professional Development

SPDG’S Domains of Family Engagement “Spot the Not” Building Relationships Parent Advocacy

Domain 2: Family Support

• • Family Support strategies and practices are ones that: aid families in supporting academic needs acknowledge and respect diversity of families .

Domain 2: Family Support

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We will be talking about:

policies and promising practices that recognize family diversity.

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We will look at ways to provide:

information and resources based on needs.

opportunities for families to participate in professional development.

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We will examine ways to support:

learning at home.

families’ cultural and social needs.

Family Support in My District

Website Scavenger Hunt

1:00 Appointment Family Support • • • What did you notice?

What were areas of strength and areas for improvement?

How can you provide feedback to the appropriate stakeholders?

People First Language

“Rate Your Schools”

Use the following to rate the schools according to their use of PFL in verbal, written and electronic communication:

4 – consistent use of PFL 3 – 2 – 1 – frequent use of PFL occasional use of PFL no usage of PFL Armstrong Middle School Branch Elementary School Acadia Parish Crowley High School Crowley Middle School South Rayne Elementary Acadia LEA

5:00 Appointment People First Language Share • • • Your thoughts and perceptions of the usage of PFL at these schools/your LEA.

What methods have you used to spread awareness?

What strategies can you implement or continue?

Here’s an idea to spread awareness…..

Begin your trainings with one slide that brings awareness to People First Language .

[See 10 People First Language flyers]

Additional People First Language Tools (refer to green folder)

PFL Sentence Builders PFL Sentence Scramble

LaDOE Video Library and Family Support

The video library contains video example lessons of ELA and Math in all grade levels based on skills and concepts from the standards. http://videolibrary.louisianabelieves.com/

Learnzillion

Example mini-lesson to explain the standards to students.

https://learnzillion.com

PARCC Practice Tests

The PARCC Practice Test was developed so that all students can experience PARCC test items the way they will appear on the tests. http://www.parcconline.org/practice-tests

Rewordify

Rewordify simplifies English, teaches vocabulary, creates learning materials, and lets you create documents to teach a global audience. https://rewordify.com/

Lunch Break

Analyzing Sources of Data

Analyzing Sources of Data

Station Rotation District Goals & Objectives Feedback

Sabine West Baton Rouge RSD_Firstline Union Natchitoches Morehouse St. Helena Vermilion

Event/Activity Data

Caddo Acadia Pyramid

SPP Data

Madison Pointe Coupee East Baton Rouge

Community Resources

Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center

Louisiana Deafblind Project

• • • • • Project Brochure Family Handout School Handout Online Modules Project Sparkle – online resources for families

Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program

Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center

Kristen Reed OCDD Information & Referral Specialist FHF at the Crossroads in Alexandria, Region 6

8:00 Appointment Statewide Family Resources • How can you help families stay connected with supports and resources?

• How can you help school leaders become aware of statewide supports and resources?

2014-2015 Planning

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2014-2015 Planning

Use the template to assist your planning efforts Submit via email to Pamdora by 9/5/14

10:00 Appointment Planning for Family Engagement • Share with your 2014 2015 plans

Next Steps/Closing

Family Facilitator Phone Conferences

FF Phone Conference

What would you like to discuss during the upcoming FF phone conferences?

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Reminder(s):

2014-2015 Planning Template-submit via email September 5 th Regional Meetings September 15 th September 17 th September 18 th (Baton Rouge) (Northwestern) (Morehouse) Quality Indicators for Schools November 14 th Archived Family Webinars and Materials http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=198 We look forward to seeing you and your district team at your Regional Meeting!!!

Complete Your Evaluation Pick up supplies on your way out!!!

Thank You and Safe Travels!