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PARENTS AS LEADERS Los Angeles Unified School District Division of special Education

PARENTS AS LEADERS Los Angeles Unified School District Division of special Education. Objectives. Building leadership skills for parents to participate: District Validation Review (DVR) Teams District Advisory Committees Other Division of Special Education Committees.

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PARENTS AS LEADERS Los Angeles Unified School District Division of special Education

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  1. PARENTS AS LEADERS Los Angeles Unified School District Division of special Education

  2. Objectives Building leadership skills for parents to participate: • District Validation Review (DVR) Teams • District Advisory Committees • Other Division of Special Education Committees

  3. What The Research Says… “The more parents participate in schooling, in a sustained way, at every level – in advocacy, decision-making and oversight roles, as fundraisers and boosters, as volunteers and paraprofessionals, and as home teachers – the better for student achievement.” D.L. Williams & N.F. Chavkin (1989) Essential Elements of Strong Parent Involvement Programs Educational Leadership

  4. Benefits Of Participating as aLeader in a Child’s Education • Parents inspire and motivate students to learn • Improvement in overall student achievement • Parents build a strong relationship with other parents, school and community • Parents are informed and empowered • EVERYONE WINS!!!!!

  5. Myths of Leadership • Leadership is a rare skill • Leaders are born, not made • Leaders are charismatic • Leadership exists only at the top • The leader controls, directs, prods, and manipulates • Leaders have to be good public speakers • Leaders possess excellent writing skills

  6. What is a Leader? • Answer YES or NO: • A leader is a person who takes charge? • A leader is a person who settles differences? • A leader is a person who speaks up and solves problems? • A leader is a good speaker and writer? • A leader is one who motivates other people to become involved?

  7. YES, a Leader is… …a person who takes charge …a person who settles differences …a person who speaks up and solves problems …a good speaker and writer …one who motivates other people to become involved

  8. As a Leader Parents: • Contribute ideas and suggestions • Discuss the issues, inquire and advocate • Do not take things personally • Maintain the dignity of the child • Are respectful of encounters • Collaborate and build relationships • Maintain focus on the needs of the child

  9. Parent Committees Parent Committees Exist At Every Tier Of The School District

  10. The Design of Committees

  11. Special Education Committees & Trainings • Community Advisory Committee (CAC) • Fall & Spring Special Education MCD Parent Trainings • Educational Service Center Trainings & Conferences • Parent Resource Network (PRN) • Very Special Arts Festival • Proactive Parenting Leadership Cadre (PPLC) • Annual Parent Conference

  12. After-School Programs Bulletin Boards Campus Supervision & Safety Classroom Assistant Classroom Parent Fundraisers Homework Assistance Office Support Parent Committees Parent Resource Center Plan School Events Student Activity Support Surrogate Parent

  13. Additional Parent Opportunities • District Validation Review (DVR) • Community Representative • Parent Center Liaison (not available at all schools)

  14. Other Sources Of Information • Division of Special Education Website http://sped.lausd.net • PCSB 213 481- 3350 • LAUSD Website www.lausd.net • KLCS Broadcast of LAUSD Board & Committees Meetings • KLCS Informational Programming

  15. Benefits of Participating as a Leader • Provide parents a voice in their child’s education. • Collaborate with the District in developing school policies and procedures • Provide opportunities to advise the District about ways to better serve students and parents • Assist the District in helping students reach their greatest potential • Inform and empower other parents in order to help all students become successful

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