We gotta make the grades – all A’s so every student can graduate and go beyond.
May 24th, 2010Attendance = Students have to be at school to learn. (Parents this is your responsibility to follow through or ask for assistance.)
Attachment= If a student feels connected to the school and has a desire to attend because they are connected in some way, they will keep coming back. (Schools this is a significant piece to understand. Involve your community in this vision.)
Achievement = Everyone Graduates. There is no other goal. Any lower goal is failure. We are here to provide a solid education to ALL children/students. (This is a community buy-in issue.)
Attainment = Students have the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue secondary education, prepped for the workforce, etc. (The student is now challenged to be a great and productive citizen in our society. )
I Love You Guys Foundation on the Today Show
May 19th, 2010A mom and a dad who loved their daughter and son, talk about the challenges of losing their daughter in a school tragedy and the positive impact that has come from it. Standard Response Protocol is being implemented nationwide.
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New Partner: America’s Promise Alliance and 3A’s Framework
May 14th, 2010
Watch this video to learn the basics about how families can engage more with their students for academic success: video
COMBO’s Parent Engagement Media Article Comments for January
May 14th, 2010The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.
Parent volunteers lend a hand in the schools
2010 Parent Action Day fills the Capitol
Charter school officials still ‘doing what they set out to do’
Education Initiative Asks Residents to Give ‘Half’
Parents urged to get more involved
In Del Valle ISD, we realize that parent involvement in school takes many forms:
School encourages parent involvement
Heineman wants to transform education
Parent Involvement: A Must for Child’s Progress
Thomas Co. Schools launch “Be There” Campaign
THE STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF PARENTS IN GOAL SETTING IN PROMOTING STUDENT MOTIVATION
“If our children aren’t safe, they can’t learn,” Secretary Duncan
April 30th, 2010
Our organization participated in a conference call with the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education. It was a prep conversation to the Senate hearing on ESEA. Read more on the hearing. LINK
S.A.F.E. TEAM’s podcast interview with AL PIRC
April 20th, 2010
Join host Sherri Wilson, AL PIRC Director, as she interviews Scott Huse, the Chief Inspirational Officer of S.A.F.E. TEAM (Schools And Families Engaged).
Poll on EDUCATION: Does your school administration believe the research that shows “active” family involvement increases academic achievement?
April 20th, 2010
COMBO’s Parent Engagement Media Article Comments for December
April 19th, 2010The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.
What is the key to parent engagement?
Powerful Parents Transform Schools
School uses community connections to put focus on children and families
Cherry Creek aims to funnel feedback into future plans
Parent’s Involvement in Children’s Education
The Definition of Parent Involvement
Why start a S.A.F.E. TEAM in your school? Let the facts get in the way of your decision.
May 25th, 2010Tags: 40 Developmental Assets, Counselor, Personal Responsibility, School Counselor, Schools And Families Engaged
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