family facilitator meeting august 4, 2015 alexandria, la
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Family Facilitator Meeting
August 4, 2015Alexandria, LA
Directions1. On a sticky note, respond to one or both:
– write one challenge/problem you faced during the planning and implementation of family workshops this year
– write a challenge/problem you faced and SOLVED.
2. Post your sticky note onto the chart on the wall during the break.
We have a full agenda today!
• Be prepared to celebrate the accomplishments in sharing with our families, reflect on last year, and start thinking about this year’s activities
• After you sign in, please complete the following:
Welcome Family Facilitators!
WELCOME We are glad you are on the SPDG team!
• Kala Burrell-Craft, Inclusive Practices
• Family Facilitators– Amanda Galonek | Pointe Coupee– Eric Williams | Caddo
Agenda
People First Language
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
Materials
• You can find today’s materials at http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=307
Discussion of Roles & Responsibilities
Family Facilitator Events
Save the Dates: Regional Meetings
(flyer in folder)
Quality Indicator (QI) Updates
• You will assist your LEA Team in completing the LEA Quality Indicators at the September Regional Meeting
• Schools will continue to complete School Quality Indicators into the system by November 13, 2015
• Prepare them in advance, more details coming at the Regional Meeting
SPDG Summer Learning“School-Based Action Teams for
Partnership”by Dr. Joyce Epstein
Resources can be found at http://
www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=418
321 4 5 6 7 8 910
Mindful Engagement Series:Strategies & Tools to Strengthen Family
Partnerships
http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=429
Significance of “ME”
What would improve family engagement – looking in the mirror?
Mindful Engagement begins with ME !
Modules1-5
Mindful Engagement
Mindful Engagement
Modules6-10
References to Additional Resources
Indicates files that can be saved to your computer
from the FILES POD while watching the
webinar
Indicates a webinar can be watched related to the
content discussed
Indicates a website link that will be
useful related to the content discussed
Listening Guides
Reflective Guides
Mindful Engagement Modules
http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=429
Sandee WinchellExecutive Director
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
www.laddc.org
The Louisiana
Developmental Disabilities
Council- and More
Created by Congress
Developmental DisabilitiesAssistance
and Bill of Rights Act
DD Council in Every State
Purpose To assure that individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote:
Self DeterminationIndependenceProductivityIntegrationInclusionin all facets of community life.
Who We ARE28 Members in LA Appointed by the Governor
–Parents/Immediate Relatives–Self-Advocates–Agency Reps
Staff work for the Council
What We DOCouncil’s Mandate
–Advocacy–Capacity Building–Systems Change
Council funding is federal Five Year Plan dictates our
activities/ how funds are spent
AdvocacyLegislatureBESEGovernorCongressOther policy
makers (agency heads)
Capacity BuildingCommunitiesService ProvidersGeneric ProvidersIndividuals and Families
Systems ChangeThe transformation or
significant improvement of a system which furthers the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life.
Improving the Quality of Life of People with
Developmental Disabilities
in the Community self-determination independence productivity integration inclusion
Community Defined
People living in their own homes, with their families, or with roommates of their choosing
Kids going to regular schools; adults working in competitive jobs or engaging in meaningful integrated daytime activities
Opportunities for meaningful relationships
The Council carries out its mandate through many
different initiatives and activities. Two of the most important:Our grassroots advocacy networks – LaCAN and
LaTEACH.
Council’s grassroots advocacy network for community & family supports
Formed in 1988Over 2,500 members
LaCAN advocates for a service system that supports individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and be fully included in their communities
Council’s grassroots advocacy network for education issues
Formed in 2004Over 1,600 members
LaTEACH advocates for appropriate, inclusive education for all students
How YOU Can HelpShare Information and Resources with Families
Encourage Them to Get Involved
Help Us Help Them
Advocacy Opportunities Join LaCAN & LaTEACH (listserv)
– Action Alerts – information & action steps– Legislative Round Tables – info & training– Legislative Visits– Disability Rights Day at the Capitol– Yellow & Purple Shirt Days – Provide Public Testimony
personal story
Sign up at www.laddc.org
Leadership Training Partners in Policymaking
– National leadership training program for people with DD and parents of young children with DD.
– Application deadline for 2016 class is September 30th
– Apply online at www.laddc.org Advocacy Leadership Conference –
Nov. 19th in Baton Rouge
Leadership PositionsDD Council Membership
–Parents of children/adults with DD
–Individuals with DD–Applications accepted year-round at www.laddc.org
Other Leadership Opportunities
Board of Directors of Regional Families Helping Families Centers
Regional Advisory Councils for OCDD Human Services Districts/Authorities
Board of Directors for Regional Human Services Districts/Authorities
Special Education Advisory Panel
Resources/ServicesFamilies Helping Families
– Information and Referral–Education and Training–Peer-to-Peer Support–Advocacy Information and Support
Advocacy Center–Legal Representation – Information and Referral–Outreach and Training
OCDD Services/Programs EarlySteps Flexible Family Fund Individual and Family Support Home and Community-Based Waivers
– Children’s Choice, New Opportunities Waiver, Supports Waiver
Apply at regional Human Services District/Authority
Transition/Employment At very young age have expectation
that ALL students can be competitively employed
Beginning at 14, include goals in IEP to develop skills and social capital that will lead to employment
Include an employment goal in transition plan
Request an LRS representative at transition planning meeting
Family to Family Resource
Lynne Farlough, Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center
Donnica Conway, FirstLine Schools
Final Thoughts on Sharing Resources
Families need to be aware of and connected to Louisiana’s resources,
services, programs and friendly allies!
– Share the Louisiana Family Resources 1 pager – Collect flyers from other resources & share – Create a resource guide specific to resources
within your district
Try This: “Take One, Share One”
Have you ever?• Felt like everyone comes to you for
advice?• Wondered why people do not have
an orderly and organized office?• Wished you could live alone on a
tropical island?• Tried bungee jumping?• Told an authority figure when
someone broke the rules?• Hated being in a group because you
knew you would end up doing all the work?
• Procrastinated?• Been in trouble for talking too
much?
• Felt someone else’s pain?• Felt that no one understood your
analytical and theoretical ideas?• Loved to be the center of attention?• Cried all night long for no reason?• Led the group?• Felt you had to have all A’s?• Felt the need to take care of
everybody?• Wondered why everyone else
doesn’t’ like being alone like you do?
• Struggled to understand why most people do not get your sense of humor?
It’s TEST time! Let’s assess
YOUR personality!
What is your dominant color?
What is your secondary color?
What is TRUE COLORS ?
– 4 colors represent characteristics of personality– All of us have all four colors– First color: Innate color (Nature)– Second color: Learned color (Nurture)– Third and Fourth colors: Underdeveloped colors– One is not better than the others!
Activity: Four Corners
Directions: Sort into groups by your dominate color.
Words/Phrases that Characterize BLUEThese are intuitive feeling people and above all, they must be
authentic.
• Compassionate• Purpose in life is to have a purpose in life• Strive to be in harmony with inner self• Making a difference in the world• Devoted to relationships• Spiritual• Romanticize their experiences• Interested in people watching• Sees possibilities in people• Cultivates potential in others• Emotional • Affectionate eternal commitment to love
Words/Phrases that Characterize ORANGEThese are sensory perceptive people and above all,
they must be free to act.
• Tests the limits• Free spirit• Great in a crisis• Needs variations• Loves tools• Boldness• Exciting• Light-hearted• Full of fun• Performer &
entertainer
• Waiting is psychological death
• Do it now• Today is today• Only temporarily
defeated• Spontaneous
relationships• Clutter is
acceptable• Generous• sharing
Words/Phrases that Characterize GREENThese are sensory judging people and above all,
they must be of service.
• Love of intelligence• Stores wisdom• Obsessed to learn• Can never know enough• Need for control• Sees the big picture• Must understand objects and events• Individualist• Believes things are obvious to all• Speculates on others’ motivations• Often too abstract for others• Often oblivious to others’ emotions• Thinks through relationships carefully
Words/Phrases that Characterize GoldThese are sensory judging people and above all, they must be of
service.
• Useful• Not free loaders• Strong work
ethic• Parental attitude• Compelled to be
bound and obligated
• Should be rules• Be prepared• List maker• Responsible• Organized
• Detail oriented• Hates wasting
time• Right and
wrong• Commitments• Questions
change• Traditional• Dependable• Punctual• Schedules• predictable
TRUE COLORS Impacts Perception
Is this true about money? Is this true about life?• Gold
– Saves it
• Green– Invests it
• Blue– Gives it away
• Orange– Spend it
• Gold– Plans life
• Green– Thinks about life
• Blue– Experiences life
• Orange– Lives life
Think about your role as parent or family member. How will knowing your True Color affect how you support your child at home?
Write ideas on your hat.
Praise the BLUE child’s:
• Unique contributions• Personal achievements• Personal characteristics• Honesty and sincerity• Energetic and enthusiastic manner• Contributions to the performance
of the group and the organization
Praise the ORANGE child’s
• Cleverness• Skill• Quickness• Spontaneity• Versatility• Quick and timely responses
Praise the GREEN child’s:
• Competence• Quality of Work• Ingenuity• Analytic abilities• Clear, logical explanations in
precise terms• Good ideas and capabilities
Praise the GOLD child’s:
• Accomplishments• Accomplishments
and sense of responsibility
• Thoroughness• Contributions to the
growth and development of the organization and its performances
• Good ideas and capabilities
Think about your role as Family Facilitator. How can you use True Colors when working with your families? Write ideas on your hat.
Recap on TRUE COLORS …….
– All of us have all four colors– One is not better than the others– First color: Dominate– Second color: Secondary– Underdeveloped colors can be enhanced
depending on the circumstance!– All colors are important when working with
others!
ReferencesContent from slides were adapted from the following websites and references:
– https://truecolorsintl.com/– http://campusrec.unc.edu/sites/
campusrec.unc.edu/files/Personality%20Test.pdf – http://www.nfty.org/_kd/Items/actions.cfm?actio
n=Show&item_id=12954&destination=ShowItem
“Acknowledging and valuing diversity
means more than celebrating food or
holidays. It means making room for a
range of voices, perspectives and
resources, and styles of interacting.”
-Adger, 2001, Lopez, Sanchez and Hamilton 2000
Sabine | Caddo | EBR
District Leadership Collaborate & Support Schools
Involve the Church (Faith-Based Organizations)
“Providing an Excellent Education for Exceptional Children”
Department of Exceptional Children
CADDO & SPDG
STRATEGIES TO JUMPSTART YOUR YEAR WORKSHOPHOLY WAY COGIC
Pastor Robert MoodyHoly Way COGIC
Parent’s Parking Lot of Suggestions
Principal Stacey Jamison
Refreshments and Giveaways provided by SPDG
Adjust Communication Efforts Based on Reflection, Data and Feedback
Capacity Building
Partnerships Is What It Takes!
As A Family Facilitator Our Race to the Top Includes Family Engagement
Without it, We Will Not Make It to the Top
How to Build Partnerships That Last
-Ask parents, teachers, administration, support staff what areas they need support in, never guess.
-Use your data to target key areas of support (elementary, middle, or high school levels, specific school sites, LaSPDG focus areas, curriculum content areas).
-Think outside of the box.
-Don’t spread yourself thin, focus on what works by utilizing your relationships, resources, and best practices.
-Follow up and stay in touch.
Our Main Purposes To positively impact public education by supporting families
through LaSPDG/LEAs sponsored activities.
1. Increase student achievement by mobilizing parent, family, and community support inside and outside schools by providing quality and on-time events.
2. Strengthen parental involvement by providing families with hands-on learning opportunities and yearly professional development.
3. Build rapport between families and schools by being a goodwill ambassador at all times. Family Facilitators accomplish more by communicating regularly, effectively, compassionately and professionally with families inside and outside schools.
Successful Event Ideas for LaSPDG Family Facilitators
Partnering for SuccessPartnering with outside and community resources creates and fosters a welcoming school climate. Connecting families to community resources that strengthen and support student’s learning and well being is an effective way to build capacity and achieve goals.
Beyond the BasicsProviding families with continuous improvement and learning opportunities like “The Mathbowl” instead of one time projects like “Math Night” ignites creativity and aids in learning retention, as well as developing trusting relationships.
Tried and TrueMany districts and schools have events that work. Build off of those ideas and practices that been tried and prove effective. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Just do it with a smile and invite more people
LEA: East Baton Rouge Parish School Year: 2015-2016 Family Facilitators and the LEA Leadership Team will use the form below to plan for Family Educational Sessions each school year
SESSION TOPICS DATA SOURCES (Check all that apply)
DATES/TIMES Jul 1, 2014 – Jun 30, 2015
PRESENTER(s) LOCATION(s) COST (stipends,
materials, food, location, etc.)
New Year, Brings
Exceptional Changes to EBR Schools and the ESS
Department (Overview or new
department changes, introduction to ESS
district leads)
Family Feedback Quality Indicators (School or LEA) State Performance Profile Critical Goals SPS Other: Top of the Year Facts/Q&A
August 25, 2015
6-8 PM
Vanesa Myers Patrice Hudson James Newman
Elizabeth Chapman
Ashlei Morrison
Capitol Middle School Library
100.00 (est)
Partnering for Success
(Collaborative event with Families Helping
Families)
Family Feedback Quality Indicators (School or LEA) State Performance Profile Critical Goals SPS Other: __________
September 22, 2015
6-8PM
Ashlei Morrison,
TBA
Glasgow Middle Magnet School
100.00 (est)
Family Educational Sessions Planning Template
EXAMPLE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Ticket out the Door:
Please complete the top portion of this handout and turn it in at the end of the day.
Addressing Challenges Activity
• Divide into two groups. • Make sure that someone from each TRUE
COLOR is represented in your the group.• Each group has chart paper, a marker and
one or more sticky note(s) with challenges.• As a group, read the challenge and write
suggestions & considerations on chart paper.
• Early finishers should address another challenge.
• Be prepared to share.
Analyzing Sources of DataStation Rotation
CaddoAcadiaPyramidWest Baton RougeUnion
Reflection & Planning: Event Activity Data
NatchitochesMorehouseSt. HelenaVermilionRSD | Firstline
MadisonPointe CoupeeSabineEast Baton Rouge
SWOT
SPP Outcome Data
Duane EbarbLaCAN Leader,
Region 7
http://www.laddc.org/content.cfm?id=384
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Pick up supplies on your way out!!!
Thank You and Safe Travels!