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Parent Tips for Student Success Title I Parent Seminar

January 27, 2018 Yvette. N. Delia, Community Liaison

Melinda Mayers, Educational Specialist

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Agenda

Welcome Ice Breaker Encouraging a Growth Mindset Homework & Test-Taking Strategies What is your plan to develop a growth mindset?

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Ice Breaker

What schools do your children attend? What grades? Why did you choose to come today? Take 2-3 minutes to share your response to the question on the cards.

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Encouraging a Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

The belief a person’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through practice, hard work, dedication, and motivation ~ Carol Dweck

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Children with a Growth Mindset are More Likely to…

Learn from their mistakes Be motivated to succeed

Put forth more effort Take challenges head on

Take risks Seek Feedback

Learn more Learn faster

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Watch the Video: Growth Mindset for Students

EDUTOPIA.COM

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Growth Mindset

What does Mojo discover? “You can’t just give up!” “You have to work at it!” “Your brain is like a muscle. Exercise it!”

He can improve his skills!

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Parent Tips – Homework Support Strategies

•  Set a routine from the beginning •  Make homework time tech-free time •  Communicate homework is not an option •  Encourage and plan together •  Offer help only if needed •  Set a consequence if homework is complete/

incomplete and follow through •  Take pride in work submitted

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Parent Tips – Facilitate your child’s success

•  Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast

•  Be sure they arrive at school on time •  Contact the school if absent or tardy •  Contact your child’s teacher when you have a

question or to get a progress report •  Explain the importance of focusing and listening •  Let them know it is okay to make mistakes •  Make time for play and to talk with your child

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Parents can be as influential in their child’s success as their child’s teachers and school environment. Start early and be consistent, and you can instill a life-long love of learning. ~Parent Guide

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Reflections

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Thank you for coming!

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TBA, Parent Outreach Specialist

Y. Nathalie Delia, Community Liaison – Haitian Creole

yvette.delia@browardschools.com

Monica Nelsas, Community Liaison – Spanish

monica.nelsas@browardschools.com

Osiris De Los Rios, Community Liaison – Immigrant Grant

osiris.de-los-rios@browardschools.com

Brunilda Chico, Bilingual Clerk

(754) 321-2951

esolparents@browardschools.com

Parent Outreach Office 201 S.W. 172 Avenue

Pembroke Pines, FL 33029