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Preparing Family liaisons in Title I Schools. Kim Tobey, Director, Community Education. A picture is worth a thousand words!. The Rio Salado Parent Liaison story. Creighton ESD. Two year process Working individually with Title I schools Wrap Around Services.
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Preparing Family liaisons in Title I Schools Kim Tobey, Director, Community Education
The Rio Salado Parent Liaison story Creighton ESD • Two year process • Working individually with Title I schools • Wrap Around Services • 80% of students reading less than 15% of words accurately • 5 of 9 schools are Title I • 93% of student on Free and Reduced Lunches • 60% of parents have 8th grade education or LESS • 85% of students are Hispanic and 45% have limited English proficiency
The Rio Salado Parent Liaison story Two year process Working individually with Title I schools Wrap Around Services
Preparing family liaisons • What words would you use to describe Family Liaisons or Parent Liaisons? • What role does the Family Liaison play in the school? • What training is required for a liaison? • What is the typical profile/background of a family liaison employee?
Family Liaisons or Parent Liaisons = Parent Involvement must be personal Typical profile of a parent in a Title I school: • The parent has less than an 8th grade education • Works full time • May not understand the educational issues surrounding their child’s learning.
SYSTEMIC FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Phase I • Utilize &Strengthen Parent Information Resource Centers (PIRC) • Transfer options of training models by PIRC
SYSTEMIC FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Phase II • Pre-Service Training • Parent –Liaison Job Embedded Skills • Transition options for AA and BA degrees
SYSTEMIC FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Phase III • Academic • Parent • Teacher • Teams
Are there differences in our perception? • Where is the greatest likelihood of significant change in student achievement? PTA/PTO STUDENT PERSONAL GLOBAL
student CENTERED = Parent Involvement • SHOULD : • Be Teacher Led • Be Led by Data • Utilize the help of others • SHOULD NOT: • Be away from student learning like PTA and PTO STUDENT CENTERED Parent involvement = a powerful instructional tool
A picture is worth a thousand words! BUT HAS THE PICTURE NOW CHANGED?