National Representative 2012 – 2013 Using PTAs National Standards for Family School Engagement.

National Representative2012 – 2013

Using PTA’s National Standards for Family School Engagement

Using PTA’s National Standards for Family School Partnerships2012 - 2013

By the end of this workshop you will:

• Have increased your understanding of effective family engagement.

• Know PTA’s National Standards for Family –School Partnerships.

• Know about available resources and support to help you implement your PTA programs using the Standards.

What is effective family engagement?

There are 3 components of effective,

sustained, and systematic family and

community engagement…

Effective Family EngagementComponent 1

A Shared Responsibility in which:

• Schools and other community agencies and organizations are committed to engaging families in meaningful and culturally respectful ways, and

• Families are committed to actively supporting their children’s learning and development.

Effective Family EngagementComponent 2

Cradle to Career:• Continuous across a child’s life, spanning from

Early Head Start programs to college and career.

Effective Family EngagementComponent 3

Across Contexts:• Carried out everywhere that children learn –

o at homeo in pre-kindergarten programso in schoolo in after-school programso in faith-based institutionso in community programs and activities

Why is Family Engagement Important?

Students with Involved ParentsAre More Likely To:

No matter what their family income or background may be, students with involved parents are more likely to:

• Earn higher grades and test scores • Pass their classes • Attend school regularly• Have better social skills • Graduate and go on to postsecondary education

Henderson, A., & Mapp, K. (2002). A new wave of evidence: The impact of school, family, and

community connections on student achievement. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Effective Parent InvolvementHelps Improve Achievement

• New research shows that meaningful family and community engagement is one of five essential ingredients for effective school reform:

1. (Principal) leadership as the driver for change

2. Parent-school-community ties

3. Professional capacity

4. Student-centered learning climate

5. Instructional guidance

Bryk, A.S., Sebring, P.B., Allensworth, E., Luppescu, S., & Easton, J.Q. (2010). Organizing schools for improvement: Lessons from Chicago. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

The ImplementationEffective Family Management

“The Standards”National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships

Welcoming All FamiliesStandard 1

Goal 1: Creating a Welcoming Climate o Develop personal

relationshipso Create a family-friendly

atmosphereo Provide opportunities for

volunteering

Goal 2: Building a Respectful, Inclusive School Communityo Respect all familieso Remove economic

obstacles to participation

o Ensure accessible programming

Communicating EffectivelyStandard 2

Goal: Sharing Information Between School and Familieso Use multiple communication paths o Survey families to identify issues and

concernso Have access to the principalo Provide information on current issueso Facilitate connections among families

Supporting Student SuccessStandard 3

Goal 1: Sharing Information About Student Progress o Ensure parent-teacher

communicationo Link student work to

academic standardso Use standardized test

results to increase achievement

o Share school progress

Goal 2: Supporting Learning by Engaging Familieso Engage families in classroom

learning o Develop family ability to

strengthen learning at homeo Promote after-school learning

Speaking Up for Every ChildStandard 4

Goal 1: Understanding How the School System Workso Understand how the school

and district operateo Understand rights and

responsibilities under federal and state laws

o Learn about resourceso Resolve problems and

conflicts

Goal 2: Empowering Families to Support Their Own and Other Children’s Success in Schoolo Develop families’ capacity to

be effective advocateso Plan for the futureo Smooth transitionso Engage in civic advocacy for

student achievement

Sharing PowerStandard 5

Goal 1: Strengthening the Family’s Voice in Shared Decision Makingo Have a voice in all

decisions that affect children

o Address equity issueso Develop parent leadership

Goal 2: Building Families’ Social and Political Connectionso Connect families to local

officials o Develop an effective

parent involvement organization that represents all families

Collaborating with CommunityStandard 6

o Link to community resources o Organize support from

community partners o Turn the school into a hub of

community lifeo Partner with community groups

to strengthen families and support student success

Goal: Connecting the School with Community Resources

Best PracticesHelping Your PTA Use the Standards

Best PracticesNational PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships

Examples • Boston Public Schools Uses the Standards as a Part of

their Training for Principals and School Staff

• Indiana PIRC Embedded the Standards into their Curriculum for Statewide Parent Leadership Academies

• Kansas has Integrated the Standards in their State’s Guidelines for School Improvement Plans

Standards in State Policy10 States have Codified the Standards into Law

5 States have Included the Standards In State Policy

Programs to Help Your PTA Use The Standards

Take Your Family To School Week

Take Your Family To School WeekPTA Program

National Standards for Family School Partnerships

Funding for Your PTA•Grants of up to $1,000 are available•Take Your Family to School Week will be celebrated on February 12-18, 2012•Apply in fall 2011 on PTA.org

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family School Partnership Award

PTA Program National Standards for Family School Partnerships

One award is given to a PTA for its outstanding work in demonstrating effective family engagement.

Three For Me(Engagement Tool)

Three for Me (Engagement Tool)PTA Program-National Standards for Family School Partnerships

• Tool to Engage Parents• Learn More at http://www.three4me.com/

Tools to Help Your PTA Use the Standards

The National Standards Assessment Guide

• Allows you to rate yourself on your progress in meeting the Standards.

• One of PTA’s most popular tools!

Family Engagement Tools

• Tip Sheets for Parents and Teachers• 100 Ways to Help Your Child and

School Succeed (brochure and poster)

• National Standards Poster• National Standards Brochure• National Standards Assessment and

Implementation Guides• …and More!

Questions?

(800) 307-4PTA (4782)info@pta.org

PTA.org

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