Increasing the adult presence in our schools

1. Increasing the adult presence in our schools

2. Increasing the adult presence in our schools Male Engagement: Increasing the Adult Presence in Schools October 18, 2014

3. Increasing the adult presence in our schools Kimberly McKenzie Community Relations/ Communications Specialist and Dr. Audrey Wittenauer Federal Programs Specialist

4. Agenda • Welcome/Introductions • Agenda • Purpose • Program Research • Program Implementation • Male Engagement: Father/Volunteer • Q & A • Closing

5. Purpose

6. Increasing the adult presence in our schools Program Research

7. Parent Involvement Data • New research shows that students do much better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education (Science Daily). • A meta-analysis of 77 studies indicates that parent involvement is associated with higher student achievement outcomes (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

8. Resiliency • Re-sil-ience(noun) Also, re-sil-ien-cy.Origin: 1620-Latin resilli (ens), to spring back, rebound (see resilient) • ability to recover readily from adversity, or the like: buoyancy. • When things get tough, some people continue to “swim along” while others “nearly sink.” People who are able to “swim” through difficult times are more resilient. They “bounce back” from stressful experiences.

9. Real Life Example • Jeffery • There is no amount of time too small to make a difference

10. So What? • Research tells us that some of the important skills that help people to bounce back can be learned by anyone. • And children learn these skills by watching the adults around them. • Hence our program…we are going to increase the chances of our children being successful by surrounding them with positive adults!

11. Program Implementation • The History… • The Hazelwood School District launched an innovative program designed to increase the male presence in all of its schools. • The HSD Heroes Program recruits parents, grandparents, business owners, faith based community leaders, civic organizations and more to help students to become more successful

12. Components of the HSD Heroes Program • OASIS Reading Mentor • School Climate • School Program/Events • Sports Program • Recruiting • Academics • After School Clubs/Programs • Classroom Support • District-wide Events • Lunchroom Buddy • Mentoring

13. What does this look like? • Support academics • Foster positive relationships • Provide extra “eyes” around the school • Support inclusive education • Help create a more community approach to education • Partner with staff in helping students become better citizens

14. HSD Heroes help in many ways • Help load/unload cars and buses • Help prepare materials for lessons • Read with students in a classroom • Eat lunch with students • Help manage school climate • Tutor students in a classroom • Provide extra supervision at recess • Provide support for substitute teachers

15. How do we do this?Building Coordinators • Recruiter for HSD Heroes program • Help educate staff, parents, friends, etc., about the program • Become a resident expert • Train your volunteers • Put them to work right away in your buildings • Help volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated

16. HSD Heroes card: “Make a difference. Impact a student.”

17. Volunteers receive one HSD Heroes shirt

18. Male Engagement: Increasing the Adult Presence In Schools

19. Male Engagement: Increasing the Adult Presence In Schools Mr. Jamaal Reed HSD Hero and Parent

20. Increasing the adult presence in our schools Questions & Answers

21. Thank you!