SCN provides resources, training, and tools to build strong school communities focused on student learning

1. SCN provides resources, training, and tools to build strong school communities focused on student learning Sponsored by Academic Development Institute

3. School Community Network Family Engagement Tools School Community Network Academic Development Institute

4. School Community Index School Community Network Academic Development Institute

5. The School Community Index The School Community Index is a comprehensive report with charts and graphs compiled from surveys and other information collected about the school. School Community Index Academic Development Institute

6. Parts of the School Community Index School Information Who Completed the Survey Parent Involvement School Community Index Academic Development Institute

7. Parts of the School Community Index Curriculum of the Home Perceptions of Parents, Teachers, and High School Students Threshold Analysis School Community Index Academic Development Institute

8. Who Completes a Survey Parents Teachers High School Students School Community Index Academic Development Institute

9. Who Completed a Survey School Community Index Academic Development Institute

10. Grade Level Representation School Community Index Academic Development Institute

11. Parent Involvement School Community Index Academic Development Institute

12. Curriculum of the Home Enrichment Activities Studying Conversation Reading Electronic Entertainment School Community Index Academic Development Institute

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14. Studying

15. Reading

16. Conversation

17. Electronic Entertainment

18. Enrichment Activities

19. Perceptions School Community Index Academic Development Institute

20. Perceptions Goals & Roles Reading School Climate Studying School-Home Connection Character Development Academic Development School Community Index Academic Development Institute

23. Interpreting the Date The Threshold Analysis enables a school team to draw conclusions and develop goals that will be included in the school’s plan. School Community Index Academic Development Institute

24. The Threshold Analysis • Parent • Involvement Perceptions • Curriculum of the Home School Community Index Academic Development Institute

25. Threshold Analysis Jot down notes or ideas that will be helpful when developing your plan. Jot down notes or ideas that will be helpful when developing your plan.

26. Perception Data Top Ten Strengths Areas that need attention Gaps (Where groups disagree) School Community Index Academic Development Institute

27. School Community Index Academic Development Institute

28. Family Engagement Tool School Community Network Academic Development Institute

29. Purpose The Family Engagement Tool guides a school‐based team through an inventory and self‐assessment of parent involvement policies and practices. Family Engagement Tool Academic Development Institute

30. 5 Steps of the Family Engagement Tool • ____ Needs Assessment • ____ School Community Survey • ____ Policy Analysis • ____ Current Family Engagement Efforts • ____Information about the school Family Engagement Tool Academic Development Institute

31. Building Blocks Shared Leadership Policies & Practices School Team, PTA/PTO, Parent Advisory Group Guidelines that lead the way to engaging parents Communication Education Connection Ongoing two-way between school and families Developing a partnership through quality learning opportunities Face-to-face opportunities to connect with families on learning goals

32. Policy Analysis District Parent Involvement Policy* School Parent Involvement Policy* Compact* Homework Guidelines Student Report Card Classroom Visit Procedures *Title I documents Family Engagement Tool Academic Development Institute

33. School Community Survey 1. Each member of the team completes the survey independently. 2. The team discusses each survey item and arrives at a consensus score for each item. Family Engagement Tool Academic Development Institute

34. Needs Assessment • Identify strengths • Assess 25 items • -No Development or Implementation - Limited Development or Implementation - Full Implementation • WiseWays® • Notes for Next Steps Family Engagement Tool Academic Development Institute

35. Needs Assessment Family Engagement Tool Academic Development Institute

36. FET Action Plan

38. Quality resources are provided to help schools implement their plan.

40. Solid Foundation School Community Network Academic Development Institute

41. Solid Foundation’s Purpose To strengthen the school community so that all students achieve a solid foundation for academic and personal achievement vital to success in school and life. Solid Foundation Academic Development Institute

42. Solid Foundation’s Goals • Reading & Literacy • Self-Directed Learning • Respect & Responsibility • Community • Children are most likely to become avid readers, skilled learners, and respectful and responsible human beings when they are part of a community of people working together on their behalf. Solid Foundation Academic Development Institute

43. Building Blocks Shared Leadership Policies & Practices School Team, PTA/PTO, Parent Advisory Group Guidelines that lead the way to engaging parents Communication Education Connection Ongoing two-way between school and families Developing a partnership through quality learning opportunities Face-to-face opportunities to connect with families on learning goals

44. What is the School Community Council? The School Community Council (SCC) is the steering committee for the school community. The SCC is typically composed of the principal, Solid Foundation Facilitator, teacher or social worker, and at least four parents. The SCC meets twice each month guided by sequenced agendas and resource materials. Solid Foundation Academic Development Institute

45. Solid Foundation Tools • Solid Foundation agendas that guide the School Community Council (SCC). • User-friendly, web-based system to document, analyze, and report progress. • Rich data sources and practical guidance for interpreting the information. • Resource materials that inform, support and inspire the work of Solid Foundation. Solid Foundation Academic Development Institute

46. School Community Network Academic Development Institute

47. Solid Foundation Resources School Community Network Academic Development Institute

48. Quality resources are provided to help schools implement their plan. Open House

49. Video Resources http://www.indistar.org/VideoPlayer/Videos.aspx?VideoGroupID=38

50. Solid Foundation Academic Development Institute