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Sharing Family Resources

Sharing Family Resources. Engaging All Families Series Module 5 of 10. M indful E ngagement Series: Strategies & Tools to Strengthen Family Partnerships. 9. 10. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Sharing Family Resources

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  1. Sharing Family Resources Engaging All Families Series Module 5 of 10

  2. Mindful Engagement Series:Strategies & Tools to Strengthen Family Partnerships 9 10 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Content for this series is derived from an analysis of research from the family engagement field (i.e. Joyce Epstein, Anne Henderson), family support organizations, and state agencies that support family partnerships.

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  4. This Module Addresses: Information shared regarding: • Homework • Curriculum • Students with Disabilities • Family partners

  5. What are Family Resources? Family Resources are school and community-based programs/organizations or information that support student and families’ needs in a variety of ways such as family resource centers, individual support and group support.

  6. Be Aware of:Sharing Resources on Homework

  7. Homework: Why Including Families is Important • The concept of including families in homework can speed up a child's learning • Homework can involve parent or family members in the school process and enhance their appreciation of education and the educator(s) • It also gives them an opportunity to express positive attitudes about the value of success in school • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, Educational Partnerships and Family Involvement Unit, Homework Tips for Parents, Washington, D.C., 2003. • Georgia Department of Education

  8. Defining the Role of Homework • Extension homework requires students to apply skills they already have to new situations. • Integration homework requires the student to apply many different skills to a single task, such as book reports, science projects or creative writing. • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, Educational Partnerships and Family Involvement Unit, Homework Tips for Parents, Washington, D.C., 2003. • Georgia Department of Education

  9. Link to Learning • Send home lesson extension questions

  10. How to Disseminate Info: • Websites • Social Media • Text • Newsletters • Emails • Paper • Verbal

  11. Homework Help • How do your remind families about homework? • Be specific about assignment • Give resources to access at home • Identify deadlines/due dates

  12. Epstein, J.L., Salinas, K.C., & Jackson, V. (revised 2000). Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS) Interactive Homework for the Middle Grades. Baltimore: Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Johns Hopkins University.

  13. Be Aware of: Sharing Resources about Curriculum

  14. What is Curriculum? • The term curriculum refers to the lessons and academic content taught in a school or in a specific course or program • It is important that teachers share the types of curriculum being utilized in the classroom with families (Engage NY, Eureka Math, etc.)

  15. Curriculum • Changes in curriculum can be difficult for teachers, but sometimes even more so for families • Be clear and refrain from using educational terms when it is not necessary • Offer resources (websites, handouts) that assist with curriculum at home

  16. Be Aware of: Sharing Resources for Families of Students With Disabilities

  17. Students with Disabilities • IEP • Modifications • Accommodations • Know your resources in your community Refer to Module 4, “Open House & Conferences” for more resources and information to support families of Students with Disabilities.

  18. Be Aware of:Sharing Resources for Family Partners

  19. Additional Resources to Share • Family Centers • Community Events • Resources/Contacts

  20. COOL CLICK http://parenting-ed.org/for-professionals/parental-involvement-in-education/parental-involvement-resources/parental-involvement-workshops/strengthening-the-partnership-between-home-and-school/

  21. www.ksdetasn.org/kpirc Special thanks is given to the Louisiana Department of Education in the development of this module and additional resources.

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