Family Facilitator Meeting August 4, 2014 Alexandria, LA

Family Facilitator Meeting

August 4, 2014Alexandria, LA

Directions1.Pull out the yellow sheet labeled “It’s Time for Partners” in your folder. 2.Find a family facilitator who is available during the 1:00, 5:00, 8:00, and 10:00 time slots. 3.Write the name on the line next to the agreed upon time.

• 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:

Welcome Family Facilitators!

Agenda

People First Language

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 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

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

Materials

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

Discussion of Roles & Responsibilities

• Refer to green sheet

Family Facilitators’ Events

• Activity Reporting due dates2/6/15 and 6/30/15

• Phone Conferences 11/5/14 and 3/11/15

• FE Webinar Wednesdays10/29/14 and 3/4/15

• Regional Meetings

• 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.

SPP 8 Data by LEA LEA

2008-2009

LDOEAvg.

SPP Target

LEA2009-2010

LDOEAvg.

SPP Target

LEA2010-2011

LDOEAvg.

SPP Target

LEA2011-2012

LDOEAvg.

SPP Target

LEA2012-2013

LDOEAvg.

SPP Target

Acadia 36% 43% 42% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

Caddo 31% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

Madison 36% 43% 33% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

Morehouse 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 38.5% 34% 45% 48%

Natchitoches 36% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

Pointe Coupee 31% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

RSD-FirstLine 36% 43% 39% 45% 21.4% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

Sabine 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 46% 34% 45% 48%

St. Helena 36% 43% 34% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

EBR 36% 43% 34% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%

WBR 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 48% 34% 45% 48%

Union 23% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 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

PartnershipsBuilding

Relationships Family Support

Parent Advocacy

Communication

Decision Making

SPDG’S Domains of Family Engagement“Spot the Not”

Partnerships Family Support

Communication

Decision Making

Domain 2: Family Support

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

We will be talking about:•policies and promising practices that recognize family diversity.We will look at ways to provide:•information and resources based on needs.•opportunities for families to participate in professional development.We will examine ways to support:•learning at home.•families’ cultural and social needs.

Domain 2: Family Support

Family Support in My DistrictWebsite Scavenger Hunt

Family Support

•What did you notice?•What were areas of strength and areas for improvement?•How can you provide feedback to the appropriate stakeholders?

1:00 Appointment

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 PFL3 – frequent use of PFL2 – occasional use of PFL1 – no usage of PFL

Acadia Parish

Armstrong Middle School   

Branch Elementary School   

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 SupportThe 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/

LearnzillionExample mini-lesson to explain the standards to students.https://learnzillion.com

PARCC Practice TestsThe 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

RewordifyRewordify 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 DataStation Rotation

SabineWest Baton RougeRSD_FirstlineUnion

District Goals & Objectives

CaddoAcadiaPyramid

Event/Activity Data

NatchitochesMorehouseSt. HelenaVermilion

MadisonPointe CoupeeEast Baton Rouge

Feedback

SPP Data

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

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?

8:00 Appointment

2014-2015 Planning

2014-2015 Planning• Use the template to assist your planning efforts• Submit via email to Pamdora by 9/5/14

Planning for Family Engagement

10:00 Appointment

• Share with your 2014-2015 plans

Next Steps/Closing

FF Phone Conference

November 5th at 10:00 a.m.

Family Facilitator Phone Conferences

What would you like to discuss during the upcoming

FF phone conferences?

2014-2015 Planning Template-submit via emailSeptember 5th

Regional MeetingsSeptember 15th (Baton Rouge)September 17th (Northwestern)September 18th (Morehouse)

Quality Indicators for SchoolsNovember 14th

Archived Family Webinars and Materialshttp://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=198

We look forward to seeing you and your district team at your Regional Meeting!!!

Reminder(s):

Complete Your Evaluation

Pick up supplies on your way out!!!

Thank You and Safe Travels!