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WelcomeBienvenidos
Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Initiative
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT VIRTUAL
BEST PRACTICES EXPO
LEARN WHAT DISTRICTS ACROSS TEXAS ARE DOING TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE PARENTS AND FAMILIES.
Grand Prairie ISD Presentation
SESSION # 801040
February 24, 2021
10:30 am- 11:45 am
Agenda1. Building Parent Capacity
2. Brief Overview of Five Strategies to Increase Positive Family Engagement
3. Highlights: Grand Prairie ISD Family Service CenterGrand Prairie ISD Social Work HubKids Inc. DialCareGrand Prairie ISD All Pro Dads
4. ABCD
5. Comments/Questions
6. Evaluation
"When schools, families, and community groups work
together to support learning, children tend to do better
in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.“
Report from the Southwest Educational Development
Laboratory
Parents/Caregivers are Key to Student
Academic Achievement
Students, Staff, Family & Community Partnership
Outcomes
Goals: Increase Student Achievement
Increase Positive Family Engagement
WorkingTogether
forStudent
Achievement!
WE CREATE SUCCESS:
VisionStrategyInnovation Equity
WE EMPOWER PEOPLE:
RelationshipsCommunicationBuilding TalentCollaboration
WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE:
TenacityIntegrityCompetenceEmotional Intelligence
Contact Information:
Esmeralda Rodriguez, Director of Community and Family Engagement Work #972-522-7096 Cell #972-891-4678 [email protected]
Grand Prairie ISD Family Services Center 972-623-9000
Purpose:
To encourage parents to actively participate in the creating and implementing of educational programs for their children
To strengthen the relationship between school staff, parents, students and the local community
To assist with all communication efforts directed at English and non-English speaking parents
To address barriers keeping parents from being involved in their child's education
To encourage collaboration among parties that serve children and families, where the results promote educational excellence in achievement for all Title I students in the Grand Prairie Independent School District
BUILD = To Grow or Develop
+
Parent
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CAPACITY = Capability to perform/produce
Reaching maximum potential
Power to learn and retain knowledge
BuildingParentCapacity
BuildingParentCapacity Is…
Equipping parents with skills and competencies which they would not otherwise have:
Parent University SeriesBe Kind Parent Enrichment SeriesLeadership of the Heart SeriesCoffee with the CounselorOnline ResourcesDialCareGrand Prairie ISD Caregiver Series
Equipping
Training or mentoring that increases the skills of people or of a community:
Handprints on HeartsGrand Prairie ISD All Pro DadsPartnerships with Mountain View College, Workforce Solutions, Grand Prairie Public LibraryOnline Resources
Training or mentoring
Creating a sustainable infrastructure necessary to meet the needs of parents to ensure academic achievement and student success:
Kaleidoscope of ChoicesRoadmap to LearningSORAOnline Learning ResourcesGrand Prairie ISD Family Service CenterGrand Prairie ISD Social Work Hub
Creating
5 STRATEGIES TO INCREASE POSITIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
BETTER STRONGER TOGETHER!
1. 1.CHOICES
2. 2.COMMUNICATION
3. 3.CONNECTIONS
4. 4.CARING
5. 5.COLLABORATION
Choices: Who is our Customer? Opciones: ¿Quién es nuestro Cliente?
Students/EstudiantesParents/Padres
Community /Comunidad
Win them over! ¡Hay que ganárlos a nuestro favor!
What works for them? ¿Qué funciona para ellos?
What is good for them? ¿Qué es bueno para ellos?
Choices are important! ¡Las opciones son importantes! Listen to parents. Escuchen a los padres.
1.CHOICESIT'S ALL ABOUT CHOICE IN GPISD! KALEIDOSCOPE | Schools & Programs of Choice
Grand Prairie ISD educates more than 29,000 students each year in 41 campuses with over 40 languages spoken by our student population.
As an open-enrollment district, GPISD invites students from across the Metroplex to attend any school for free. Students living within GPISD attendance zones also have the freedom to apply to any school along with the added benefit of free district transportation.
With nearly half of all GPISD schools (Pre-K through 12) being Schools of CHOICE and the majority of the award-winning traditional schools offering a multitude of unique CHOICE programs, the educational opportunities are boundless for students.
With the unique freedom to select an educational path tailored to suit the interest of the individual child, students are more engaged and accomplished at a much younger age. As early as Pre-K, students may begin to align their educational experience through schools of choice to coincide with the focused pathways including:
https://www.gpisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=37230
Overview of Choices
Free & Tuition-based Pre-KComputer Application Design Academy (9-12)Computer Science/Cybersecurity (9-12)Construction Technology (9-12)Digital Media Technology Communications (9-12)Early College High School (9-12)Education & Leadership Preparatory Academy (9-12)Electrical Technology (9-12)Horticulture (9-12)International Baccalaureate (K-6)Junior Cadet Corps (6-8)Nursing Academy (9-12)The Center for Law & Public Safety (9-12)The Center for Sports Medicine (9-12)Veterinary Technology (9-12)
Communication is Key to Together Achieve Success !
¡Comunicación es la clave para obtener el éxito juntos!
Your family circumstances do not define you or what you can do in life! Communication is vital for success to happen! It is important to listen to parents and students. Parents want to
know about safety, expectations-academics, college readiness, community resoureces, dress, discipline and homework, etc.
¡Sus circunstancias familiares no le definen, ni definen lo que Ud. puede realizar en la vida!
¡La comunicación es vital para tener éxito! Es importante escuchar información de los padres y estudiantes. Padres,
queiren saber de seguridad, expectativas, preparación para la universidad, la tarea, etc.
https://www.gpisd.org/ParentsStudents
2. COMMUNICATIONSkywardSkylertEmailsTextsPhone CallsHome VisitsFacebookMarqueesTwitterWebsite InstagramDistrict Translators and InterpretersFamily Engagement LiaisonsFamily Engagement Action Team LiaisonsFamily Engagement Action Team LeadersGrand Prairie ISD Family Service CenterGrand Prairie ISD Social Work Hub
https://www.gpisd.org/techhelp
https://www.gpisd.org/Domain/14287
https://www.gpisd.org/domain/13336
3. CONNECTIONS
Grand Prairie ISD Family Service Center
The Family Service Center is a resource available for all families in Grand Prairie ISD. Departments housed at this location include:
Food ServicesMcKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act - Connections ProgramLanguage Placement CenterLearning Elevated for All Parents (LEAP) - Family Engagement + SupportLifeline Shelter
Contact Information: 972-623-9000
https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZjAyOWFlNzVkMmNjYTM5YzkxNTY3YWM0ZmRmZjhhNTg
Grand Prairie ISD Social Workers videohttps://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZjU0Njg5N2VjNDRhMTBmMDkwM2VjNDhhZmVlZDc0Njk
About Grand Prairie ISD LEAP (Learning Elevated for All Parents)
located at GPISD Family Service CenterWe can be and go anywhere to serve parents
and families.
LEAP (Learning Elevated for All Parents) formerly known as the Parent Involvement or PIC, is located at 2341 S. Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
LEAP is designed to involve the total family in the educational process. A child, whose parents are involved in their education, is generally a child who succeeds in school.
Staff includes a Director of Parent & Community Engagement, 16 Family Engagement Liaisons, FEAT Leaders and FEAT Liaisons
Research shows that parents who are more focused on their children's education make a huge difference in a student's achievement, attendance and behavior.
Mission Statement
EDUCATE~ENGAGE~ EMPOWER
Purpose
To educate parents/caregivers and families on the services provided at our campuses, district and community.
To engage parents/caregivers and families to be full partners in the education of their child(ren).
To empower parents/caregivers and families with information to facilitate the student achievement of their child(ren).
Purpose To encourage parents and families to actively participate in the creating and
implementing of educational programs for their children.
To encourage collaboration among parties that serve children and families, where the results promote educational excellence in achievement for all students in the Grand Prairie Independent School District.
To strengthen the relationship between school staff, parents, students and the local community.
To assist with all communication efforts directed at English and non-English speaking parents to navigate the educational system.
To address barriers keeping parents from being involved in their child's education.
Effective Partnership Outcome:
• Create Welcoming, Inviting Cultures
• Honor & Value Families Contributions
• Connect Engagement to Student Learning
Family Outcomes:
Increase Positive Family Engagement
Roles of parent/caregivers:
1. Supporters
2. Encouragers
3. Monitors
4. Advocates
5. Decision Makers
6. Collaborators
Key Parent Roles - In Student Achievement
1. Supporters of their children’s learning and development.
2. Encouragers of an achievement identity, a positive
self image, and a “can do” spirit in their children.
3. Monitors of their children’s time, behavior, boundaries and resources.
4. Advocates for improved learning opportunities for their children and at their schools.
5. Decision-makers/choosers of educational options for their children, the school, and community.
6. Collaborators with school staff and members of the community on issues of school improvement and reform.
It is always important to model lifelong learning and enthusiasm for education.
Programs/Services for Family EngagementParent support and involvement in the learning process of their children are very important and beneficial for the students. The following are a few of the programs and activities that are designed for the involvement of parents at school and at home. LEAP provides support in the following:
• Family Engagement Liaisons at Title 1 Campuses• Family Engagement Action Team Liaisons at Title I Campuses• Family Engagement Action Team Leaders at Non-Title I Campuses• Grand Prairie ISD All Pro Dads• Grand Prairie ISD Parent University Series• Grand Prairie ISD Leadership of the Heart Series• Provide support for child nutrition registration, online registration and
school/programs of choice at Virtual GPISD Experience and Pre-K registration
• Provide support for school supplies distribution for 10,000 + students
Grand Prairie ISD Programs/Services for Family Engagement
Food Distributions with community partners
Hot spots distribution at Grand Prairie ISD Family Center and at trailer parks and campuses
Grand Prairie ISD Family Service Center
Grand Prairie ISD Social Work Hub
GPISD Parent University Series
Grand Prairie ISD All Pro Dads
Grand Prairie ISD PACT at our Early Education Schools to provide parents with skills necessary to use at home for instruction with their children.
Grand Prairie ISD Be Kind Parent Enrichment Series
Dialcare virtual counseling for 6th to 8th graders
Meals Distribution to trailer parks and at campuses
Skyward
Roadmap to Learning
Schools of Choice-Kaleidoscope
Highlights:
Total breakfasts served since June at Grab and Go sites and building= 598,869
Total lunches served since June Grab and Go sites andbuilding=738,204
Total Meals served since June=1,439,481
We have 1:1 technology Provided devices to over 28,000 students
Provided hot spots via distributions at Grand Prairie ISD Family Services Center, campuses and trailer parks.
Guiding Questions for Discussion:
(J.L. Epstein et al. (2002). School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Corwin Press, Inc.)
What goal(s) might you set to bring about the greatest improvement in parent involvement/family engagement in your school?
What are your limitations?
What are your areas of strength?
4. Caring
Grand Prairie ISD Social Work Hub videohttps://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=YWI5Y2RkYWEwMmYzNjg1ZDZiNjllOTY1MmNhZmUzMTY
Grand Prairie ISD Kids Inc. videohttps://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZDg2YjdmODk5ZDhjZjZhODMxNTcyYjQwYThiYzFkYWE
https://www.gpisd.org/dialcareDialcare
https://www.gpisd.org/Page/48553
Online Learning Resources
Reflection:
Who are your hard to reach students/parents/families? What have you tried that has worked? What do you want to do differently? What are you doing to reach out to them?Have you had to adjust and modify activities at the campus and or district level? How do you address barriers for all your students to access virtual learning if this is choice they decide as a family instead of in person learning?
• American Heart Association• Amerigroup• Brighter Tomorrows Shelter• DFW Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors• Fielder Church, First Baptist Church, Gateway Church, St. Michael the Archangel Church • Grand Prairie Host Lions Club and GP Rotary Club, GP Metro Rotary Club, Optimist Club• Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce• Grand Prairie Police Department and GPPD UNIDOS• Grand Prairie Public Library• Grand Prairie United Charities• Grand Prairie Food and Clothing Coop• Grand Prairie YMCA• HACE Hispanic Association of Cultural Education• Lifeline Shelter for Families• Ministerial Alliance• Momentus• SER Early Headstart• Texas A & M Agricultural Extension Services• UTA
5.Collaboration-Partnerships
5.Collaboration- Adult Education Partnerships
Mountain View College Adult ESL classes
Mountain View College Adult GED English ClassesAdult GED Spanish Classes
Workforce CenterAndres Aranda817-291-4544214-926-3605
Grand Prairie Public LibraryAdult ESL ClassesSpanish GED classesToddler Time Ladders program to learn a language
Grand Prairie Independent School District All Pro Dads Program
Director of Community and Family Engagement Esmeralda Rodriguez [email protected] 972-891-4678
Head Coach Volunteer Vintrice Goss [email protected] 214-783-1745
Assistant Coach Volunteer James Medley [email protected] 214-264-2969
Assistant Coach Volunteer Rustin Tholen [email protected] 972-978-1092
Assistant Coach Volunteer Chek Foo [email protected] 214-402-7641
Assistant Coach Volunteer Chris Hamilton [email protected] 469-251-2810
Special Teams Coach Volunteer Joe Pena [email protected]
Minute a DayPLAY OF THE DAYHave a conversation
Hour a MonthALL PRO DAD’S DAY
In-School Breakfast Program(Virtual Zoom Meetings)
Day a YearFATHER & KIDS EXPERIENCE
On-Turf EventsSuper Cereal Bowl
Special Events for this year to celebrate Family Engagement/Community Engagement:
Top Volunteer Celebration –April 2021
All Pro Dads Super Cereal Bowl Breakfast Virtual Event-April 17, 2021 @ 9 am to 11 am
Grand Prairie ISD All Pro Dads videohttps://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=YjkyYmMwYTY4MzQ1YjEwNjkzZTJmM2JjNjg3Njg5MDY
A ttitude that is positive ¡Actitud positiva!
B elieve in high expectations ¡Altas expectativas!
C are, Communicate, Celebrate ¡Cuidar, comunicar, celebrar!
Do your best, be your best, try your best!¡Haz todo lo posible, sea lo máximo, intente lo mejor que pueda!
ABCD
Final Reflection:
In your role, what is one step you can take to strengthen Family Engagement?
What is one thing you learned today?
Comments/Questions
Evaluation
Thanks for coming Gracias por venir
