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Parent and Community Engagement. National and State P erspectives and Tools Ann Maguire RCC October 23, 2013. Accountability and Parent Engagement. Increased Title I set aside requirements to dedicate funds to parent engagement
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Parent and Community Engagement National and State Perspectives and Tools Ann Maguire RCC October 23, 2013
Accountability and Parent Engagement • Increased Title I set aside requirements to dedicate funds to parent engagement “The primary objective of this additional set-aside is to enable greater and more meaningful parent participation in the education of their children. “ NYSED, 10/17/2012
Allowable Activities • Based on National PTA standards
Accountability and Parent Engagement • Focus and local assistance plan districts required to survey parents, involve parents in school review process
DTSDE Tenet 6 Family and Community Engagement Focus on choices school staff make. • “The school creates a culture of partnership where families, community members and school staff work together to share the responsibility for student academic progress and social-emotional well being.”
DTSDE Tenet 6 Big Ideas • Communication is planned, implemented and assessed. • Reciprocal communication exists regarding students’ strengths and needs. • Training for all stakeholders to promote effective partnerships to support academic and social-emotional progress. • The sharing of data with families promotes dialogue among all stakeholders.
Leverage points for school staff • How relationships with families are built and maintained • Multiple means for communication regarding student learning • Addressing differences • Supporting advocacy • Sharing power
Assessing and planning more robust parent engagement practices • Survey parents • Conduct internal assessment • Explore national and state resources