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Increasing family engagement and student achievement through title I. Dr. Grant Rivera Westlake High School Fulton County Schools. Current realities. Achievement gaps between subgroups Lack of responsiveness by students and parents Increasing accountability. priorities.
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Increasing family engagement and student achievementthrough title I Dr. Grant Rivera Westlake High School Fulton County Schools
Current realities • Achievement gaps between subgroups • Lack of responsiveness by students and parents • Increasing accountability
priorities • Increase degree of family engagement • Increase student achievement
From my perspective • South Cobb High School – Cobb County, GA • 2005-2009 • Campbell High School – Cobb County, GA • 2009-2011 • Westlake High School – Fulton County, GA • 2011-Present • National Family Engagement Consultant (k-12) • 2007-Present
Achievement gaps • Identify areas of “academic priority” • Weight of specific domains on a given test • Critical skills within a given domain • Identify areas of individual student strength and weakness • Building parent and student efficacy • Practice, practice, practice…everywhere!
Engaging the traditionally “disengaged” – THE WHO • Identify your target group of students • At-risk vs. bubble • Who are your most “critical” students? • Building capacity • 95% vs. 5% • Who else can join us in this important work?
Engaging the traditionally “disengaged” – THE WHAT • Consistent and purposeful message • What can we learn from my dentist? • Don’t be afraid to speak to “subgroups” • Take the message to a captive audience • Marquee events • Front yards and living rooms • Always make it personal and linked to student achievement • What can we learn from elementary conference week? • Show the family they make a difference
And one more consideration… Administration
For the work you will lead and the difference you will make tomorrow…thank you Dr. Grant Rivera Principal Westlake High School riverag@fultonschools.org