Principals and PTA/PTSA The Business of Student Achievement
description
Transcript of Principals and PTA/PTSA The Business of Student Achievement
11
Principals and PTA/PTSAThe Business of Student
Achievement
North Fulton Council PTA School of Information January 25, 2012Grant Rivera, Principal, Westlake High SchoolDonna Kosicki, President
2
Course Objective Given the time together during this
workshop, participants will identify at least ten (10) key strategies or resources that connect their respective PTA/PTSAs to the business of student achievement.
2
3
Activity Take a few moments and think about
what is the current status of your PTA/PTSA and its effectiveness in your school.
Let’s take a few minutes to report out.
4
Basic Assumptions
Every teacher wants the best instruction for their students.
Today, more than ever, networking is vital.
The greatest challenge is agreeing on a common goal. 4
Every parent wants the best education for their child.
5
PTA - Who We AreOur Founders:
5
Alice McLellan Birney
Phoebe Apperson Hearst
Selena Sloane Butler
6
PTA VisionEvery child's potential is a reality.
PTA Mission To make every child’s potential a
reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate
for all children.
7
PTA - The Next Two Years Target audience Defined goals
Communications Leadership –
strong, sustainable parent leader teams
Reaching out – events, partnerships, programs
Strategies Evaluate goals
GA PTA Strategic Plan Membership,
Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Financial Viability
8
Parents are more likely to become involved when: Parents understand
that they SHOULD be involved.
Parents feel CAPABLE of making a contribution.
Parents feel INVITED by their school and children.
(Hoover-Dempsey and
Sandler, 1997)
8
Organizational Alignment
FCS PTA School
Mission Statement
Priorities/Goals
Time (2)
Barriers to Leading Family Engagement
“People” Dynamics Building leadership capacity beyond the 5% Relationships (administrators and parent leaders) Accountability
“Organizational” Dynamics Ambiguity of academics Distractions of school Tendencies of at-risk students and their families
Stay Focused on Student Achievement Establish academic priorities (“what”)
Alignment to school improvement plan Our “priority”:
Build capacity (“who”) Community leaders Faith-based leaders Parent leaders (who have never been asked)
Brainstorm opportunities (“how”)
Communication Strategies
External: Opportunities to spread the word Churches Local businesses Political leaders “Hot spots” in the community
Internal: Captive audiences Athletic events Student performances Marquee
Online: Social networking
Engaging the Traditionally “Disengaged” Families Personalize the invitation
What should we learn from our dentist? Use of volunteers
Tailor the message Keep it meaningful and relevant to their child Don’t be afraid to speak to “subgroups”
Monitor student achievement Show the family they make a difference
Galileo Reading ~ Beginning of the Year
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 540
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
August- 60%March- 80%
Tendencies of Effective Organizations
Assemble a strong team of leaders Identify goals, data, and deadlines Acknowledge tendencies – be proactive
Brand your message
Monitor individual and organizational success Accountability Win small, win early, and win often
16
Let’s Recap
Identify key strategies or resources that connect your respective PTA/PTSAs to the business of student achievement.
Questions? How can we help!?!
17
Georgia PTA114 Baker Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
404 659-0214, www.georgiapta.orgeverychild. onevoice.
Donna Kosicki, [email protected]
Debbie Rabjohn, 13th District [email protected]
Grant Rivera, [email protected]
17
18
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others.
- Ghandi