It’s time to go back to school with the S.A.F.E. TEAM on Campus
What are your school communities goals for ACTIVE family engagement and the plan for safe school environments. The S.A.F.E. TEAM program sets an expectation level and every family member volunteers for one day all day in school. Is your school prepared to start your S.A.F.E. TEAM program?
Montana is Beautiful and What about the Dog?
One of the largest states in the USA with one of the smallest population of residents in the USA. That combines for a once a year conference for all educators in MT. Enjoy a quick view of Billings, MT.
Character Plus Conference during All-Star Week
This is an oldie we found in our files that hadn't been posted to the blog. All-Star Week is a fun atmosphere in a city and a great time to hold a conference.
Interview by AL PIRC with S.A.F.E. TEAM
As you develop an organization nationally, you will also develop key relationships within states around the country. One of those relationships for us is with AL PIRC and AL PTA. At the AL PTA convention, our Chief Inspirational Officer, Scott Huse, sat down for an interview with the AL PTA's Program Chair/ AL PIRC Director, Sherri Wilson. We had posted the podcast link back in May, but here's the video shot during the interview. Take a few minutes to watch both Part 1 and 2.
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We gotta make the grades – all A’s so every student can graduate and go beyond.
Attendance = 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. )
“If our children aren’t safe, they can’t learn,” Secretary Duncan
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
Poll on EDUCATION: Does your school administration believe the research that shows “active” family involvement increases academic achievement?
COMBO’s Parent Group Media Article Comments for December
The 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.
United Way receives $50,000 grant for plan to increase parental involvement
Resolutions for School Parent Involvement
Don't let learning take a holiday
Duncan Challenges Young Teachers
Parent Involvement - A Must For a Child's Progress
What Works For Parent Involvement Programs For Adolescents
Plan in works to keep Missoula kids in school
Four Models for School Parental Involvement - which fits your school?
Center for American Progress: Schools for the Whole Community
If you watch this video or even read the article, it communicates exactly
what we are training with Schools And Families Engaged. Why S.A.F.E. TEAM?
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Group Discussion “Safe School Environment”
Many are looking to us to answer questions about school safety and involving families as volunteers. One of the largest groups of individuals asking are members of the National PTA. Since we are members of the PTA and active on their PTA Great Ideas Bank discussion board, we have launched a group to effectively answer questions.
Join us on the Safe School Environment group page.