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Family and Community Engagement in Providence Schools Presentation to Providence School Board May 27, 2014. Overview. Share Information about the Office of Family and Community Engagement “New” revised Family Engagement Vision and Core Values - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Family and Community Engagement in Providence Schools
Presentation to Providence School BoardMay 27, 2014
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
VisionFamily 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.
MissionTo support student achievement through the implementation of strong family and community engagement strategies that ensure that all families are informed, involved and empowered.
Core ValuesAligned to the district core values –Respect, Equity, Excellence, Accountability and Appreciation for our diversity
FACE Organizational Structure
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
PAC VISION
•Access and Accountability
•Communication
•Transparency
•Students
PAC STRUCTURE
Leadership
Composition
Governance
PAC PROJECTS2013-2014 Family Impact Assessment Tool for decision making & a PAC Facebook page2012-2013 Parent Engagement Protocols for schools2010-2011 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.
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