Marketing Membership for your PTA
Today Scott Huse, our CIO (Chief Inspirational Officer), was part of the discussion on "Marketing Membership" with NE PTA. The webinar was recorded live and available online to watch and listen. link
COMBO’s Parent Engagement Media Article Comments
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.
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
S.A.F.E. TEAM’s podcast interview with AL PIRC
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?
COMBO’s Parent Engagement 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.
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
NEW Partner for Parental Internet Safety
Schools And Families Engaged (S.A.F.E. TEAM on Campus) is continually seeking resources to allow families to be more successful in their role of raising their children. Technology and internet access has brought many challenges to the parenting role.
Our staff has used K-9 Web Protect in our own homes for several years. Blue Coat/K-9 Web Protect has partnered with Schools And Families Engaged to further our missions of providing schools and families a safe environment.
Poll VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS: Estimate what percentage of women vs. men volunteer in you school.
COMBO’s Parent Engagement Media Article Comments for November
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.
Parents take day to get involved with their kids' education
Parent Involvment-Attendance=Success
A Parent Engagement Model That Works
Viers Mill Elementary School: Success for the Long Haul
Elevate "being a good parent" to a top priority
Program teaches parents their rights
Connecting with Your Child’s School Counselor for a Successful School Year
This information was copied from the American School Counselor Association website
Connecting with Your Child’s School Counselor for a Successful School Year
1. Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s school counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every student’s life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. Professional school counselors are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School counselors provide services not only to students in need, but to all students.
2. Meet or contact your child’s school counselor at least three times per school year. The beginning of a school year is an excellent opportunity to initiate contact with your child’s school counselor and doing so can ensure your child’s positive school experience. Find out who the counselor is and what his or her experience and background are. By communicating with one another at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year, parents and counselors can have a definite impact on a child’s success.
3. Discuss your child’s challenges and concerns with the school counselor. As a parent, you know your child best. However, the school counselor can help you better understand your child as a student. It’s important to encourage your child’s expression of needs, hopes and frustrations. School counselors are trained to help your children.
4. Learn about your child’s school and social connections from the school counselor. When you need information or assistance, your child’s school counselor can help you get in touch with the appropriate school officials; learn about school policies on behavior, attendance, and dress; know the school calendar of important dates and stay connected with the school in many other ways. The school counselor can also help you locate resources in the community when you need them.
5. Work with the school counselor to identify resources and find solutions to problems. If your child is having a problem at school, it is important to work with your child’s school counselor to find solutions. Discuss resources available within and outside of the school, and get information on how such programs can benefit your child. Your school counselor can be a valuable partner in your child’s education and preparation for life beyond school.
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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. )