PARENT EDUCATIONMISSION:W E W I L L E Q U I P O U R PA R E N T S W I T H T H E T O O L S A N D R E S O U R C E S T O E M P O W E R T H E I R C H I L D R E N T H R O U G H T R A I N I N G A N D W O R K S H O P S .

W E W I L L E N G A G E T H E PA R E N T S A N D C O M M U N I T Y I N A C A D E M I C , E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R , A N D O U T R E A C H A C T I V I T I E S .

WHY PARENT INVOLVEMENT?

Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have:

Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates Better school attendance

Increased motivation, better self-esteem

Lower rates of suspension Decreased use of drugs and alcohol

Fewer instances of violent behavior

FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS Parent involvement components are required in the federal

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and various federal and state education programs.

ACADEMIC EMPOWERMENT

Parent Empowerment Plan:

Parent and Parent Educator set:

Individual Parent Plan (IPP)

Goals and dates for education, training, and employment for parents.

Hooters, a proud sponsor of Westlawn Middle School. Hooters sponsored many Parent Education parties and activities for students and parents.

We thanked them with a Westlawn T-Shirt, book bag, and a giant thank you card from Westlawn faculty and staff.

PANERA BREAD, A PROUD SPONSOR OF WESTLAWN MIDDLE. PANERA BREAD SPONSORED TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK. BREAKFAST EVERYDAY. WE GIFTED THEM WITH A WESTLAWN T-SHIRT, BOOK BAG & THANK YOU CARD.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS SPONSORED PARENT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. PICTURED TWO BWW MANAGERS WITH WESTLAWN T-SHIRT AND BOOK BAG.

THANKS ZAXBY’S FOR SPONSORING PARENT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. PICTURED IS JEREMY, DAY MANAGER.

THANKS STANLIEO’S SUB VILLA FOR PARTNERING WITH WESTLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL.

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PARENT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS 2012-13

1ST PARENT EDUCATION CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY TALENT SHOW, 1ST PARENT EDUCATION FALL CARNIVAL HEALTH FAIR, HISPANIC CELEBRATION. WHAT A BUSY YEAR FOR PARENT EDUCATION!

PARENT EDUCATION COMMUNICATION

Bilingual Newsletters/FlyersParent E-Mail ListFacebook (Westlawn Middle Parent Education, Huntsville, AL.)

(“Like” us on FB)Twitter (Follow us)School MarqueeAutomated CallsETVSchool AnnouncementsParent Education Bulletin BoardWestlawn Teacher Website

PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOMProvides:

Technology:

Wireless Internet Color PrintingResources:

Literacy Center (Bilingual) Uniform Center (Parents that exhibit financial need) School Supply Center (Based on financial need) Reception/Meeting Center Lost and Found Westlawn News and Information Center Media Center

Food PantryClothes PantryHealth Information

PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPSDaily Chew & Chats (8:30am – 11:30am) Current event topics and moreSocial Worker Workshop SeriesSchool Counselor Workshop SeriesGirls, Inc. Economic Empowerment SeriesDepartment of Defense Youth Services SeriesWhat is a “Turn-Around School” PowerPointTechnology 101Edmodo TrainingAttendance and Truancy WorkshopTime Management for TeensAvoiding Homework HasslesParent Portal TrainingInterpreting Star Scores

PARENT EDUCATIONEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Daily Chew and Chats 9:00am – 11:00amFall/Spring Carnival – Parent Movie Day – Fridays – 8:30am – 11:30amWeekly WorkshopsFirst Annual Westlawn Health Fair

PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Parents of middle school students often report feeling that children should:

Do homework alone, and that the parents shouldn't try to help if they're not experts in the subject.

Middle schools are larger and more impersonal than most elementary schools.

Organizing a middle school so that at least one person knows each child well,

Keeping a "parent room" in the building.

And sponsoring parent-to-parent communication and events are key parts of an effective parent-involvement program in the middle grades (Berla, Henderson, & Kerewsky, 1989).

PARENT EDUCATION LINKS

https://www.facebook.com/WestlawnMiddleSchoolParentEducationHuntsville

https://twitter.com/WLMSParentEdu