Beyond the Field Trips Parent Engagement during Summer
San Francisco Summer Learning ConferenceMarch 14, 2014
Natalie Guandique Marshall Extended Day Program Director
Eric CuentosParent Partner Program Director
ObjectivesObjectives
• Identify challenges and opportunities for parent engagement
• Share relevant resources from the Expanded Learning Collaborative and other sources
• Explore promising practices of parentengagement from Mission Graduates and others
Walking Walking BillboardBillboard
What are some of the
challenges you have
experienced engaging parents
during your summer program?
Parent Parent Engagement Engagement Elements of
SuccessFrom the School Year• Families have opportunities to
participate
• Staff adequately inform and collaborate with families
Source: ELC’s Quality Self-Assessment Tool – After-School: http://sfelc.org/publications-and-tools/as-qsa
Parent Parent Engagement Engagement Elements of
SuccessFamilies have opportunities to participate•Families play leadership roles•Participate in special events
Staff inform & collaborate with families•Constructive feedback about youth•Resources & referrals•Bilingual/multilingual staff capacity•Multiple communication methods
Parent Parent Engagement Engagement Elements of
SuccessFor the Summer• Linking to learning during school year
• Leveraging parents’ own skills & talents
• Information about summer activities for families
Family Engagement Family Engagement Activities Activities
Marshall Elementary
Linking learning with the school year
Summer Learning packets
• Orientation for teachers topresent packets to parents
• Invite parents to help students with packets during program
Leveraging parents’ own skills/talents
“Show and Share”
Family Engagement Family Engagement Activities Activities
Marshall Elementary
Opportunities for feedback on child’s learning
Mini Events• Math Game Day• Parent Reading Buddies• Science Intercambio
Learning Centers
Family Engagement Family Engagement Activities Activities
Marshall Elementary
Sharing information and resources with families
• Bulletin Board
Family Engagement Family Engagement Activities Activities
Marshall Elementary
Questions?
Natalie GuandiqueMarshall Extended Day Program [email protected] - 415-864-3815
Eric CuentosParent Partner Program [email protected] - 415-864-5205
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