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Proficiency for All: IncreasingParent Engagement to Improve
Student Achievement
School, Family and Parent/Community ServicesRita Caldera, Assistant Superintendent
November 20, 2008
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Guiding Principle #4
“Improve our engagement of parents and community inthe work of teaching and caring for our children.”
Superintendent David L. Brewer III
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PARENT ENGAGEMENT focuses on the work of theschools, local districts, and central office to build thecapacity of parents to become meaningfully involved intheir child’s education.
•Welcoming Environment
•Family-Centered Practices
•Two-Way Communication
•Training and Leadership Development
•Parent Centers
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT describes the work of parents as theybecome involved in all aspects of their children’s education at homeand at school.
Parent involvement at home includes:-setting expectations-creating a learning environment for children-helping with homework
Parent involvement at school includes:-attending parent conferences, Back to School Night
-volunteering in classrooms -serving on committee
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LAUSDParent Engagement Theory of Action
Capacity Accountability
ParentEngagementBy Schools
ParentInvolvement
At Home and AtSchool
ParentEmpowerment
Parent EngagementBoard ResolutionGoalsTrainingProgramsAccountability
NCLB, Sec. 1118:Parental Involvement
State BoardPolicy/Ed Code
Board Rule 1370
Action Plan forCRRE: Tenet IV
ProfessionalDevelopment
Research-based Best PracticesCollaborative LeadershipWelcoming EnvironmentCommunicationRelationship BuildingDecision MakingCulturally Relevant/ Responsive StrategiesCollege-going Culture
Tools and FiscalSupport
Parent Education CurriculumLD Parent UnitsTranslation ServicesParent CentersOnline SupportsKLCSConnect EDSingle Plan forStudent AchievementGrantsGeneral and Categorical Funding
Internal/ExternalCollaboration
Parent CommitteesAssociationsCommunity-Based Organizations/ Non- ProfitsCity/County/ State AgenciesBusiness PartnersFaith-based OrganizationsFoundationsUniversities
Shared Responsibility
CentralLocal DistrictSchoolFamilyPartners
Metrics
Student Performance MeasuresStaff and Parent Surveys
Effective Parent Engagement by schools leads to increased parent involvement at home and in schools whichresults in empowered parents capable of guiding and monitoring their children’s education towardsacademic achievement and lifelong success.
Leads to Improved Student:
attendance self esteem and motivation positive behavior academic achievement graduation rates college/career choices
PartnershipsResourcesMandates
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Strategic Plan forParent Engagement and Involvement
VISION Every school embraces a collaborative culture for
students, parents, teachers, staff and community thatsustains quality parental involvement and promotes thesocial, emotional, and academic growth of our children.
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Strategic Plan forParent Engagement and Involvement
MISSION
The District will build capacity and create tools to fosterpartnerships among families, schools, and communitiesthat result in shared responsibilities for student, school,and community success.
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Strategic Plan forParent Engagement and Involvement
Respect Equity Diversity Collaboration Trust
Honesty Initiative Integrity Transparency Accountability
CORE VALUES
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Strategic Plan forParent Engagement and Involvement
BELIEFS
Parents are their children’s first teacher and should be respected as valuableand necessary assets to their children’s education.
Parents and schools have a shared responsibility for the academic achievementof their children.
Parents, regardless of education level, socio-economic status, ethnicity orculture, must be empowered by schools to support their child’s education.
Parents have the right to be involved and informed about school policies andtheir children’s academic progress.
Parents have the right to hold schools accountable for a welcoming, safe andquality learning environment.
Parents have a right to be meaningfully engaged in the decision-making processof the school.
Parents and families benefit when schools serve as a resource for the entirecommunity and the community serves as a resource for schools.
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Strategic Plan forParent Engagement and Involvement
Goals
1. Welcoming Environment2. Training & Learning3. Communication4. Leadership & Advocacy5. Decision-Making6. Community Partners7. Accountability
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Parent Engagement Strategic Priorities--Year One
Communication• Open Two-Way Channels• Strategies & Techniques• Language & Culture
Decision-Making• Inclusive, Intentional• Planning, Monitoring Evaluation Processes• Data-driven improvement efforts
CommunityPartnership• Partnership Building• Access & Use of Available Resources
Accountability
Training & Learning• Knowledge & Skills• Parent Ed Curriculum• Parent Centers
Welcoming Environment• Student Outcomes• Best Practices• Embracing Diversity• Physical Environment
Leadership &Advocacy• Parent Leadership Development• Parent Centers
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• Performance Evaluations• Student Outcomes• Parent Surveys• Staff Surveys• School Report Card• Assessment Rubric
• Professional Development• Parent Ed Curriculum/Materials• Parent Centers• Policies, Procedures, Protocols• Partnerships• District-developed Resources
• Principal• Teachers• Support Staff• Designated Parent Engagement Personnel• Parent Center Staff• Volunteers
Parental Engagement Action Plan:• Welcoming Environment• Two-way Communication• Leadership Development• Staff/Parent Training• Decision-Making• Community Partners
Accountability MeasuresTraining ToolsStaffSingle Plan forStudent Achievement
School Level
• Performance Evaluations• Student Outcomes• Parent Surveys• Staff Surveys• Assessment Rubric
• Professional Development• Parent Ed Curriculum/Materials• Parent Centers• Policies, Procedures, Protocols• Partnerships• District-developed Resources
• Local District Superintendent• Administrator of Instruction• Directors• Ombudsperson• Parent Community Facilitators
Describe parent engagement programs,roles and responsibilities of localdistrict staff in providing support forschools
Accountability MeasuresTraining ToolsStaffAction Plan
Local District
• Performance Evaluations• Student Outcomes• Program Evaluation Reports• Parent Engagement Steering Committee Reports
• Professional Development Plan• Parent Ed Curriculum/Materials• Parent Center Resources• Policies, Procedures, Protocols• Partnerships• Metrics
• Assistant Superintendent• Administrator (1)• Specialist (1)• Parent Community Facilitators (4)• Translator (1)
District Plan Outlining Mission, Vision,Goals, Actions, Benchmarks &Timeline
Accountability MeasuresTraining ToolsStaffStrategic Plan
Central District