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La Tefy G. Schoen, Ph. D.

Learn effective strategies to engage families of students ensure academic success. Join the webinar series for valuable insights and practical tips. Dr. La Tefy G. Schoen shares best practices for building strong home-school partnerships.

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La Tefy G. Schoen, Ph. D.

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  1. Let’s FACE it! Part 4Engaging Families of Middle & High School Students in Ways that Boost Achievement La Tefy G. Schoen, Ph. D. www.laspdg.org

  2. WELCOME On behalf of the Louisiana State Personnel Development Grant, I would like to welcome you to today’s webinar “ Let’s FACE it!” This is Part 2 in a series on effective Family and Community Engagement. My name is Dr. La Tefy Schoen and I am an educational consultant with Learning Innovations in Baton Rouge. The presentation will be available for future viewing at www.laspdg.org under FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

  3. Questions? If you have a question pertaining to this webinar or the La SPDG Project Please EMAIL US ! • Content-related questions: Latefy@schoencpa.com • LaSPDG grant-related questions - Melanie Lemoinelemoinem@lsu.edu

  4. We use People First Language! “People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is.” Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf

  5. Purpose of this Let’s FACE it! Series:1. Review Research on Effective FACE Programs2. Examine our current practices3. Develop/adapt practices that have greater impact on student academic success

  6. StructureExpectationsTrustFor Success! The Building Blocks of an effective FACE Program

  7. Built on 20+ years of research on Family Engagement in education. 3 COMPONENTS are needed to build an effective home/school partnership that positively impacts student learning! SET For Success Framework

  8. A Review of the Literature indicates A multi-faceted approach to engaging families An annual review/revision process Feedback from multiple stakeholders Goal focused/action oriented Informed by current research on best practices • Organized Volunteer Program • Providing School Information • Parent Education Program • Home Learning Resources • Two Way Communication Systems • Student Assistance Programs • Staff Development Program Build a strong & effective FACE Program

  9. Strategies that Make the Most Difference - grades 6-12 • Small Schools Approach • Pathways Planning • Interactive Homework Projects • Coordinated Assignments & Tests Schedule • 24/7 Access to student assignments & grades

  10. 6-12 Strategy 1 Small Schools Approach KEEP IT PERSONAL! • Small groups of students stay with a small cadre of teachers • Offer supports for transitions • Information for parents Example : 9th Grade Academy Extend small school concept to include other grades

  11. 6 -12 Strategy 1 Small Schools Approach Why is “small” important? • Strong relationshipsdevelop • teacher – student • student-student Kids ENGAGE & STAY IN SCHOOL!

  12. 6 -12 Strategy 2Pathways Planning • Includes parents, counselor or school staff, AND student • Uses multi-year student data (test scores grades) to assess strengths & weaknesses • Set Goals for high school & beyond • Builds on personal preferences & strengths • Creates a plan for what courses to take & what core competencies to develop to reach goals • Done early & Revisited annually

  13. 6 -12 Pathways Planning IMPORTANT TOPIC AREAS • Graduation Requirements -Carnegie Unit accrual & exit exams, senior projects • Individual Strengths Analysis • Examine data (tests/grades)over past 3+ years to determine student’s strong subject areas • Personal Career Preferences -survey/interview student & parent about career aspirations -consider personal attributes & fit for various occupations • Career Path Counseling -scholarship information -recommended higher education /vocational training -information on admission requirements Discuss High School Graduation AND BEYOND! – Early and Often

  14. 6 -12 Strategy 3InteractiveHomework Shift the Type of Homework Assigned • Less Individual • Skills Practice • Concept Building • Fact Recall • More Collaborative • information discovery • -analysis of information • application of concepts • open-ended inquiry • creative problem solving • group projects • Provide a list of resources • websites & community-based experts • Provide a grading rubric in advance Require Students To Seek Family & Community Input

  15. 6 -12 Strategy 3InteractiveHomework • Draws upon students’ human • support system. • Increases • confidence, • transfer of knowledge & skills to real-world • motivation. • Promotes Higher Order Thinking • Fits well with the Common Core Curriculum • Associated with academic gains

  16. 6 -12 Strategy 5 Interactive Homework REQUIRES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cover general information on the impact of family engagement on student achievement Outline processes for routinely engaging family & community resources to complete homework assignments Unify efforts Train • administrators • non-instructional staff • parents Network with Family Engagement Groups Outside of your district • Builds capacity - resources • sparks creativity - examples • builds enthusiasm- possibility to gain greater support for student learning

  17. Careful Planning of INTERACTIVE HOMEWORK Makes a HUGE difference! • A Well-developed Program includes … • strong input from parents & students • collaborative planning by teachers • guidance & support from administrators • PERIODIC REVISION

  18. 6 -12 Strategy 5 Interactive Homework A leading resource on the use of Interactive Homework is… The National Network of Partnership Schools • Free subject-specific assignments online • On-going training in building home-school partnerships Professional Networks inspire & increase teacher effectiveness

  19. 6 - 12 Strategy 4 Coordinated Assignments Establish a system to Coordinate Timing of Student Assignments & Tests Across Subjects Teachers chart all tests dates & major assignments ASAP Note Special Events/Days on master chart Set a limit for each grade level/cadre the amount of homework due in a day The number of tests given in a day

  20. 6 – 12 Strategy 4WithoutCoordinated Assignments Student Overload Parent Anxiety & Resentment Trust between Home & school erodes Partnership dissolves • Good students burnout • Weaker students develop a sense of Academic Futility Why bother trying?!

  21. 6 -12 Strategy 5Constant Communication • Communicate Frequently… • in Many Ways • About Assignments • Post Student Grades/Progress Weekly • 24/7 Online access Students who perceive their teachers and parents are working together to help them have • Better attitudes • More confidence in their own ability to improve • Higher student standardized test scores

  22. SET for Success • The SET acronym focuses us on the most important aspects as in a FACE program, based on a wealth of research. • In FACE programs that build strong structures, expectations, and trusting relationships, research indicates you can expect to see: • Higher GPAs • Higher standardized test scores • More high school credits earned • More difficult courses taken • Better attendance • Fewer discipline problems at home & school Start by planning structures that establish positive expectations and build trust !

  23. For more information on Family Engagement Strategies that Impact Student Achievement Dr. La Tefy Schoen www.Learning-innovations.com Latefy@schoencpa.com

  24. StructureExpectationsTrustFor Success!

  25. www.laspdg.org The contents of this PowerPoint presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H323A110003. However those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. You can provide feedback regarding this webinar at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/femiddle_high

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