Transcript Annual Title I Parent’s Meeting
Fa mi ly a n d Co mmu n it y En g a g emen t in Pro v id en ce S ch o o ls
P r e s e n t a t i o n t o P r o v i d e n c e S c h o o l B o a r d M a y 2 7 , 2 0 1 4
Overview
Share Information about the • Office of Family and Community Engagement • “New” revised Family Engagement Vision and Core Values • Policy update - Parent Involvement Policy and Volunteer Policy • • • • Performance measures on Parent Engagement activities in the district Family Resources Center Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Ombudsperson Highlight ways the Office plans to elevate and improve practices of family and community engagement at the district and school level
Family Engagement
What does it mean?
Family Engagement is any way that a child’s adult caretaker (biological parents, foster parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.) effectively supports learning and healthy development What does it look like?
Supporting Learning School partnerships Advocate for school improvement Decision-maker and leadership
Concept/Theory
Shared Responsibility Responsive Multidemensial Comprehensive
Dr. Joyce Epstein…..students have families………..
Students come from many different family structures……..However configured, however constrained, families come with their children to school. Even when they do not come in person, families come in children’s minds and hearts and in their hopes and dreams. They come with the children's problems and promise. With out exception, teachers and administrators have explicit or implicit contact with their student’s families every day.
By: Joyce L. Epstein -Second Edition - School, Family and Community Partnerships, pg 4-5
FACE Vision and Mission Statements
Vision
Family engagement successfully builds positive and respectful relationships between schools, families and community partners through shared responsibility, meaningful engagement, thoughtful decision-making, and effective communication in order to provide every student with a quality education that prepares him/her for college, career and life.
Mission
To support student achievement through the implementation of strong family and community engagement strategies that ensure that all families are informed, involved and empowered.
Core Values
Aligned to the district core values –Respect, Equity, Excellence, Accountability and Appreciation for our diversity
FACE Organizational Structure
Joseph DiPina Chief of Administration Kai Cameron Facilitator for Community Partnerships Joyce O’Connor Ombudsperson Janet Pichardo Director of FACE Yvonne Grullon Secretarial Assistant Ida Valentin Parent Specialist Youa Hang Parent Specialist Lesbia Pabon Parent Specialist
FACE Responsibilities
Monitor district-wide engagement Review and Revise Board Policy on Parent Engagement NCLB “Parental Engagement” compliance Parent Resource Center District Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Parent workshops and conferences Parent and Community meetings Community Collaborations Technical assistance to schools and central administration departments on family engagement Facilitate conversations between parents, teachers and school principals to address concerns Support families facing homelessness
District-wide Engagement
Functions Provide supports to schools for family engagement efforts Monitor and analyze school based family engagement activities: - 80 Academic - 99 Social - 70 Parent support Work with T&L to integrate classroom instruction with school parent engagement activities to support student achievement Performance Measures School-based family events (Aug-Apr) Innovation Schools 55 total events Attendance ranges 3,500 people Acceleration Zone 102 total events Attendance ranges 6,800 people Advancement Zone 87 total events Attendance ranges 3,700 people Parent groups 25 schools with structured parent groups Parent volunteers 125 application across all grade levels Culture and Climate Survey (under review) February 2014 - over 3,000 responses
Parent Resource Center
Function Provide resources to families
(flyers, brochures, newsletters, tips, pamphlets, booklets, etc.)
Access to desktop computers and laptops Ombudsperson - facilitate resolution to concerns Provide homeless students with resources and supports Meeting space for workshops, Professional Development and group meetings Rosetta Stone program to assist parents improve English language skills Performance Measures
(as of first of May)
400 + FACE staff school site visits for technical assistance Family visits/inquiries 500 walk-ins Approx. 2,600 telephone inquiries 117 parents have received assistance with a concern(s) 211 homeless families provided supports/resources 230 families currently participating in Rosetta Stone 15 parents completed a leadership training facilitated by RIPIN
District Parent Advisory Council - PAC
Ensure authentic parent engagement throughout district Act as advisory body to district Advocate for other parents Facilitate best practices Work toward a full membership representative of every school
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PAC VISION
Access and Accountability Communication Transparency Students
PAC STRUCTURE
Leadership Composition Governance
PAC PROJECTS
2013-2014 Family Impact Assessment Tool for decision making & a PAC Facebook page 2012-2013 Parent Engagement Protocols for schools 2010-2011 ARRA Stimulus Funding Parent zones in every school Enhance resources of district parent center PTO Handbook
Parent and Community Learning Opportunities
Workshops on Parent Engagement by FACE staff in schools and hosted in the community
Kindergarten Enrollment and Middle School Choice Seminars
Parent Leadership Development Training by (RIPIN)
High Schools Graduation Sessions
Rosetta Stone Program
Parent and Community Events
October – Fall Celebration - Anti Bullying Month - PCTA outside field Saturday, October 19, 2013
300 families 26 Community Resource Exhibits
Dr. Karen Mapp – National Speaker visit to Providence at CCRI Providence Campus
125 participants (PPSD Principals, Central Office staff, RIDE, Community Partners, Parents)
Annual Parent Conference Saturday, May 17, 2014 @ PCTA from 8:30pm – 3:00pm
16 Workshops Offered 16 Community Resource Exhibits
Community Meetings and Strengthening Partnerships
Function Back To School Celebration sites in Providence Coordinate opportunities for parents to voice concerns, issues, recommendations and celebrations Co-host community meetings with outside agencies to strengthen partnerships, disseminate information and solicit feedback
Back to School Celebration (August
2013) (site coordinator at the Student Registration Center) = 6 sites in Providence
Providence Housing Authority Resident Service Coordinators (February-March)
Kindergarten Registration and Parent Engagement workshops (Chadbrown, Hartford and Manton Heights site visits)
College Crusade (April 2014)
FACE collaboration to help inform parents of programs and service
Parent Recognition Event (June 17,
2014) – PAC, Leadership program and Rosetta Stone students
Scaling-up Family and Community Engagement
Cross reference district Parent Engagement practices with the District Parent Involvement Policy and ensure successful implementation with regular exploration of innovative practices Utilize the USDOE Dual Capacity Framework for Family School Partnerships released in April 2014 Promote shared responsibility for systemic family and community engagement practices aligned with school improvement plans Reinforce district and school capacity around family engagement Work with schools to make sure school meetings, activities and events are linked to learning Emphasize the benefit of communicating student data, in understandable language and format Sharing strategies that create more equitable practices for family engagement and involvement with regard to student learning
Resources and Tools
Family-School Partnerships: National Standards for Family School Partnerships: http://www.pta.org/national standards.asp
National PIRC Coordination Center: http://www.nationalpirc.org/ Henderson, T.,Mapp, K., Johnson, V., Davies, d. (2007) Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family-School Partnerships.
Weiss, H., Lopez, E., Rosenberg, H. (2010) Harvard Family Research Project. Beyond random acts: Family, school, and community engagement as an integral part of education reform.