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Let’s FACE it! A Guide to Designing
Effective Family and Community
Engagement (FACE) Programs – Part 2
La Tefy G. Schoen, Ph. D.November 1, 2012
www.laspdg.org
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WELCOME
On behalf of the Louisiana State Personnel Development Grant,
I would like to welcome you to today’s webinar “ Let’s FACE it!”
This is Part 2 in a series on effective Family and Community Engagement.
My name is Dr. La Tefy Schoen and I am an
educational consultant with Learning Innovations in Baton Rouge.
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Recording Webinar This webinar is being recorded and will be available for viewing at www.laspdg.org
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Questions?*Please type questions into the chat pod.*If your question is not answered please email it to us, after the webinar.•Content-related questions - [email protected] •LaSPDG grant-related questions - Melanie Lemoine [email protected]
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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.”
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Roll CallAt this time, IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY, please use your chat pod & type: •district/LEA that you are representing•Also indicate other participants that are in the room with you
I am in Baton Rouge
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POLL – participant rolesWho is with us today?
Please select your role:•SPDG Family Facilitator •Federal Programs Director•District supervisor/coordinator•School level administrator•Teacher (General ed./Special ed. /Inclusion)
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Purpose of this Let’s FACE it!
Series:
1. Review Research on Effective FACE Programs
2. Examine our current practices
3. Develop/adapt practices that have greater impact on student
academic success
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Students who perceive high levels of support from parents AND teachers
consistently achieve more.- National Longitudinal Study (NELS, 88)
US. DOE
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Federal Funding for education programs
serving at risk and special needs students
(ESEA/NCLB, IDEA)require that schools partner with families to better serve
students’ needs.
But how do we know our Family Engagement programs are effective?
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POLLWhat feedback mechanisms do
you have in place that allow you to assess the
effectiveness of your family engagement activities?
Parent Surveys Walk Through Observations
Informal Communication with Parents Other
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Feedback from those we serveis one of the best ways monitor
our effectiveness
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The Building Blocks of an effective FACE Program
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The SET framework is built on over 20 years of research on Family Engagement in education.
When ALL 3 COMPONENTS are in place an effective home/school partnership emerges that positively impacts student learning!
A common mistake schools make is to focus exclusively on structure. NEVER overlook establishing trust & setting expectations for family engagement. This leads to ineffective practices & programs!
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If you completed the Professional
Reflection Exercise provided with Part 1
of this Let’s Face it! Series , please refer to it as we begin to discuss
the Structure of your FACE Program.
You can also download it now in
your Files Pod.
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Influences on Concepts of ROLE in parents
-Sandler, 1997
School
FACE Programs can impact
these areas!
Review: Parent Perceptions of their ROLE in the school predicts Whether & HOW they get involved
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Expectations in family members
Family & Community PERCEPTIONS …
Are a primary determining factor in parents decision to be involved in school
Establis
h
Parents’ Point of view: What is expected of me to be considered a good parent at this school?What do I need to DO?
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TRUST
“mis-trust” = “dis-engagement “
Trust is always personal- not institutional.
Buil
d
Relationships matter!
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STRUCTURE • Programs• Policies• Procedures• Scheduling of TIME• Use of Resources• Organization
Structure is important – it’s the “bones” of your FACE ProgramFormalize your FACE Programs• Put them in writing in handbooks, websites, newsletters,
etc…• Be sure to allocate adequate time and staff training to
establish & sustain all structures
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What is the goal or desired outcome of your FACE Program?
Are current structures effectively getting the job done ?
As needs change, so should the structures that serve those needs!
Effective Structures can be elaborate or simplisticThe structures in place in a district or school should serve our purposes. There is no static design that works for every context.
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Which do you think has a greater impact
on student achievement?
Activities done at Home: – Assistance with
homework/projects– Monitoring out-of-school
activities– Monitoring grades/test scores– Discussing school, preparing
for future
POLL
Activities done at School: – Attending school events– Participation on committees,
meetings– Volunteering at school– Conferencing with teachers
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Answer:Parent engagement in assisting their child in the home was most closely
associated with high student achievement.
Especially…discussing the future
& planning for work or education
beyond high school.
-Willms, 1996
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A Review of the Literature indicates
A multi-faceted approach to engaging families
• Organized Volunteer Program• Providing School Information • Parent Education Program• Home Learning Resources• Two Way Communication
Systems• Student Assistance Programs• Staff Development Program
An annual review/revision process
• Feedback from multiple stakeholders
• Goal focused/action oriented
• Informed by current research on best practices
Build a strong & effective FACE Program
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Well Organized Volunteer Program
Benefits• Build Trust & Transparency • Relieve Workload• Build Efficiency • Reduce Costs
Could Include • Office & Clerical tasks• Tasks for teachers such as:
– Making copies, – Help with bulletin boards – Assist with special activities – Student tutorials
VOLUNTEER TRAINING & CONSISTENCY (PROCESSES, PLACES, & TIMES) make a huge difference in how much benefit
a volunteer program is to the school
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Providing School Information
Benefits• Clarity on important topics• Empowers families• Empowers teachers• Unifies people around
common goals, ideas, processes and procedures
• Minimizes confusion & conflict
Includes
• Calendar of events & holidays• Curriculum(subject/grade)• State/district promotion/graduation
standards • Grading policies• Standardized testing dates/policies• School/class rules• Disciplinary processes• Consequences-Suspension/expulsion• Incentives/award programs• Supports available to families• Contact information• Special Programs available • Student placement processes• Homework Tips• Community resources available
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Parent Education Program
Benefits • Empowers parents &
families• Builds rust & goodwill• Builds knowledge & skills
that enhance student achievement
• Minimizes parent frustration, anxiety & hostility
Possible Topics • Grade /subject specific
expectations for students & families
• Grade /subject specific compacts
• Topics Relevant to Parents: “How to help your child with ____________”
• Parenting Workshops: Characteristics & Strategies for Sub-sets of Children (age group, disability, circumstance)
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Home Learning Resources
Benefits• Families have materials and
processes in hand that are recommended by the school
• Families are much more likely to feel like their help will make a difference for the child
• Fewer parents will be frustrated over not knowing how to assist their child
Could include• Homework materials that correlate with the
curriculum• Effective techniques/methods /ways to support
learning• Recommended websites• Interactive Home Learning assignments with
specific instructions for how families should help
• Digital texts or dual textbook sets for students• Lists of school & community resources to assist
with specific tasks• Home learning tasks using everyday materials• Online project descriptions, study guides, study
helps • Co-ordinated calendars with test & homework
schedules, due dates , events etc. for multiple teachers
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Two-way Communication Systems
Benefits• Improved student
standardized test scores• Better mutual
understandings• Improved relationships &
trust• Empowers teachers• Empowers families• Eliminates the need for
“child-as the-go-between”
Could include• Parent Outreach Program – teachers
call all parents routinely• Access to Information
– Comprehensive parent handbook– Information easily available online– Information in minority languages– Contact information provided
• Access to Personnel– Conference times available & posted– Messaging system for rapid response to
parent contacts – Family input & feedback
solicited/accepted– Supports for meeting attendance
(childcare, snacks, transportation)• Consistent reporting system• Multiple methods of communication
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Student Assistance Programs
Benefits• Easy for families to utilize • Student gets help in targeted
areas, based on individual needs
• Affordable• Individualized one-on-one
help/tutoring • Supports students with less
access to family assistance• Additional help for students
with special challenges
Could include
• Trained family, student or community volunteers
• Interventions specially designed for the student
• Routine daily/weekly support for students
• Guidance from teachers • Help with homework• Reinforcing concepts
taught in class• Remediation/building basic
skills
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Staff Development Program
Benefits• Raises awareness of the
impact of family engagement on student achievement
• Unifies efforts• Builds Capacity• Increases effectiveness
Should include• Networking with organizations or
schools beyond the LEA• Professional Development for all
teachers & administrators• Training for non-instructional
staff• All members of FACE Committee • A research-based approach• Annual Revision processes based
on data and research-based approach
• Parent-Leadership Training
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Staff & Professional Development on Family Engagement impacts the success of a FACE program.
“Home-grown” FACE programs with …
strong input from parents collaborative planning by teachers
guidance & support from administrators
are as effective as purchased programs, when they are built upon research on effective family engagement practices!
“Teacher professional development & faculty outreach to families of students are consistently related to high student achievement. “ -Westat 2001
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The SET acronym focuses us on the most important aspects as in a FACE program, based on a wealth of research.
In FACE programs that build strong structures, expectations, and trusting relationships, research indicates you can expect to see:
Higher GPAsHigher standardized test scoresMore high school credits earnedMore difficult courses takenBetter attendanceFewer discipline problems at home & school
Start by planning structures that establish positive expectations and build trust !
for Success
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Structuring FACE Programs – Key Concepts & Actions – School level
• Provide constant online access to information• Collaborate to create a grade/subject specific School-
Parent Compacts.• List materials needed parents need to help children at
home & include with parent-school compacts. • Provide home learning resources for all. • Provide materials at school for families in need. • Organize FACE leadership team – include parent
leadership training.• Develop a Network of External (to LEA) FACE Supports • Review FACE plan annually- survey parents & use
results to improve. • Develop a schoolwide Parent Outreach plan - each
teacher contacts each parent on a regular basis.• Provide time for teachers to provide outreach to
parents and engage with them. • Provide consistent 2 way communication structures• Examine your Student Assistance Programs• Communicate in multiple ways , frequently• Educate parents on topics of importance .• Structure the volunteer program - provide training . • Network with others outside the district on FACE ideas.
The “I”s have it!Invite – be specific & personalInform -make information availableInclude -ask for input/helpIncorporate -act on what families sayIncentivize – Tell why parent help is
important; recognize efforts
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Structuring FACE Programs– Key District – level Actions
• Provide a consistent infrastructure across schools. (Develop & sponsor same programs)
• Provide teacher & administrator FACE PD specific to the instructional level.
• Provide FACE training for non-instructional staff• Designate a FACE sponsor staff member at each
school. • Support Parent –Leadership Training in FACE • Provide materials for grade-level parent packets &
parent training sessions.• Consider the effectiveness of mass
communication methods with parents: websites, handbooks, automated calling
• Conduct, analyze & distribute results of a FACE opinion survey each year. Include questions suggested by parents & teachers.
• Encourage school FACE committees to network with other LEAs & FACE organizations
Professional Reflection1.Which of these supports do you currently have in place ?2. Which would be beneficial
to add/revisit/revise?
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Most of the studies in this presentation are summarized in A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School Family, and Community Connections
on Student Achievement. (2002) by Anne Henderson & Karen Mapp.
For a full bibliography or for consulting services please contact:
Dr. La Tefy Schoenwww.Learning-innovations.com
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