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3. No child left Behind • District Requirements: • Each district will develop a written parent involvement policy. This policy must be developed jointly with, agreed on with and distributed to parents. Districts must: • * help schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and schools performance • * build schools and parents capacity for strong parent involvement • Coordinate parent involvement strategies with other programs, such as head start, parents at teachers, etc. • conduct, with the involvement of parents, and annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools. • Building Capacity for Involvement • * Assist parents in understanding the states academic content standards, student academic achievement standards and academic assessments. • * provide materials and training to help parents work with their children to improve their children’s achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, to foster parent involvement. • Educate school personnel, how to reach, communicate and work with parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, how to reach, communicate and work with parents. • And there is many more to this, you can find it on the web site under NCLB.

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5. Six Standards For Parental Involvement In Schools • Communication: Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful. Communicate with families about school programs and student progress through effective school-to- and home-to-school communications. • Parenting: Parenting skills are promoted and supported. Assist young families with parenting skill, understanding child and adolescent development, and setting home conditions that support children as students at each age and grade level. Assist schools in understanding extended clan family relations. • Student Learning: Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning. Involve families with their children in learning activities at home, including homework and other curriculum-related activities and decisions. Adopt cultural integrated curriculum encouraging storytelling, interviewing grandparents. • Volunteering: Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought. Improve recruitment, training, work, and schedules to involve families as volunteers and audiences at the school or in other locations to support students and school programs. Cultural thematic celebration provide opportunities for parents to share their expertise in the school setting. • School Decision Making and Advocacy: Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children, home, and families, Include families as participants in school decisions, governance, and advocacy through Parent Teacher Association (PTA),Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), school councils committee, action teams, booster club, and other organizations. • Collaborating with Community: Community resource are used to strengthen school, families, and student learning. Coordinate community resources and services: Foster Grandparents, Social Services, or Department of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS).

6. Rock Point School Parent Center Kiva Hall room # 141

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8. PARENT EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE President: Irene Begay Vice-President: Ann Lee Harvey Secretary: Reva Begay Members: Paul Yazzie, Norma Francisco and Micheal Judy

9. Vision Statement: NaanishBindii’a’: • Am1 d00 Azh4’4 nish[9, ay00’0’ni’ bee she’ew44’ b1 s4z98go 0lta’gi 0hoo[‘aah d00 yee 1t’4e doolee[.

10. Ya’d7n7ilzhiin: Goals Increase communication between the School and Parents Provide and increase training for parents to enhance their self image Increase Student attendance and retention Student Achievement to make AYP Increase Navajo Language Proficiency

11. Am1 d00 Azhe’4 j7l98go nizh0n7 10 Tips for Stress-less Parenting • Take time out each day and do something For Yourself. Exercise, stretching, listening to soothing music, reading or meditations are some proven ways to reduce stress. • If you are feeling overwhelmed, arrange for some outside help so you can manage all aspects of your life more effectively. • Keep your sense of humor when things don’t go as planned. No one is a perfect parent-or a perfect child. • Acceptthat children sometimes make mistakes, are inconsistent, and act thoughtlessly-this is part of being a child. • Countto 10 before you react whey you get angry. • Ease tension with a human touch-share a hug, hold hands, or give pat on the back. • Listen to your child and show you value your conversations. Good communication can prevent conflict and stress. • Schedule in family fun and fitness. Laughter and physical activity are great stress reducers. • Spend time with friends talking about your parenting concerns. Also share your reflections on the joys of parenting. • Learn how children mature so your expectations for you child’s behavior are realistic.

12. What Every Child Needs ACCEPTANCE Appreciate your child as a unique individual with special gifts and talents. ENCOURAGEMENT Support your child’s efforts in trying new things so you nurture creativity and exploration. FUN Take time to laugh and play and share the wonders of life together. PATEINCE Be understanding, when your child makes a mistake-its all part of learning and growing PRAISE Express delight for all the things you like about your child and you will help build self-esteem RESPECT Treat your child as a valuable person, who in return will learn self-respect and to respect others. SUCURITY Provide boundaries to allow your child to grow safely and feel secure. LOVE Show your affection and say “I Love You!” often so your child knows how much you care Niha’1[ch7n7 ha’1t’77 yin7zin

13. Rock Point Community School Parent Educational Advisory Counsel Goals #1: Increase communication between the School and Parents

14. Goals #2: Provide parent trainings in education issues and better awareness, to enhance personal development.

15. Goals 3: Student attendance increase & retention

16. Suggested Listing of Parent Trainings for Parent Survey: 1. Anger management 2. AYP 3. Background & finger printing orientation 4. Bullying 5. Grant –vs- contract schools 6. assessments 7. Immersion 8. ISEP 9. Standards 10. Time Management 11. Team building 12. Parent Conference 13. Dine teaching/Culture 14. How to help your child/homework 15. Technology 16. How to be parents 17. How to promote reading 18. Health 19. Drugs & alcohol 20. Parent & child Life skills

17. Goals 4: Student Achievement to make Annual Yearly Progress

18. Goals 5: Increase Navajo Language Proficiency “My children as you journey through life from generation to generation, do not forget your language, our culture, and your way of life. That identifies who you are.” Chief Manuelito