Family Engagement Findings
May 1, 2018
Family Engagement Network Meeting #4
Date: Tuesday, May 15th
Time: 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Session #: 44773
AGENDA:
9:00 a.m.—9:15 a.m. Welcome & Connecting Activity
9:15 a.m.—9:35 a.m. Family Engagement Curriculum Spotlight: KAPLAN
9:35 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Updates with Alex Dominguez
10:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m. BREAK
10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Community Resource Spotlight: Children's Shelter
11:15 a.m.—11:45 a.m. Hot Topic Community Spotlight: Alamo Center Education & Treatment Services—Truancy Curriculum
11:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. ESC-20 Family Engagement News & Celebrations!
Registration is now open for the annual P-20 Summit on Parent Engagement scheduled for May 12, 2018 at the UTSA Downtown Campus.
The focus of this one-day summit is to bring together a cross-sector of stakeholders from K-12, Higher Ed, Community Organizations and Businesses to provide families of 7th-10th graders with a forum for early academic success planning for their students.
The event will include career exploration, high school and college information as well as breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and a family photo booth.
Dr. Mike Flores, incoming chancellor for The Alamo Colleges District, will kick off the event with a keynote address. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Groups are welcome.
Follow this link to register: Tinyurl.com/p20summit2018
Download the Flyers below in English and Spanish
Family Engagement Professional Development Resources
How Many Students Are Chronically Absent in Your State? Federal Data Show Rates Rising
Take a look at the video below that highlights what schools in Cleveland, Ohio are doing, "Efforts to engage parents, reduce out-of-school suspensions, and promote attendance in the community has helped reduce the district's absenteeism rate to 30 percent."
Library Resources for Parents
The public library is full of free resources for families.
If you have families that do not know the resources available at the library, check out this simple TIP sheet (in English and Spanish) to start conversations about utilizing library resources!
Parent Guide: The Resources at Your Library
Global Family Research Project's Seven Research-Based Ways That Families Promote Early Literacy
Download the infographic below (in English and Spanish) at the above link.
Harvard Graduate School of Education's Newcomers Articles
In this special series, take a look at the strategies and practices that best support newcomer students and their families, sharing insights that educators and school leaders can use to guide their work.
Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Simulation: Boosting School Readiness through Effective Family Engagement Series
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, simulations are available for developing positive goal oriented relationships in families.
Four simulations are available addressing four different areas of family skill building:
1. Engaging Families from the Start,
2. Goal Setting with Families,
3. Starting with Strengths in Challenging Times, and
4. Relationship-based Practices: Talking with Families about Developmental Concerns.
Check out the video below from Colorin Colorado!
Share These Great Resources with Your Families! (click on picture to download)
May ESC-20 FREE Parent Trainings!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Fostering the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children*
Although advanced in many ways, gifted children can often be in danger of learning the least in school because of their unique needs. In this interactive training, you will learn about social characteristics of gifted children and how you can contribute to the effective education of your child. We will explore strategies to identify behaviors that will be crucial to your child’s teacher providing a better learning environment for your child. You will also learn practices that you can use at home to nurture the curiosity and creativity of your child. *This session will address also address the Gifted English language learner (Bilingual child).
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5466 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 31st **
Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Play With Me: I’m Learning!
All children love to play! Did you know it is one of the most important things you can do with your child? PLAY = LEARNING in the early years! This session will focus on the importance of play in your child’s early education and how success in school depends on PLAY. Plan to spend the day learning while you PLAY! * Each participant will receive a Play = Learning Kit to use with your child at home.*
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5466 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7th. **
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
RtI & Section 504
Parenting is one of those jobs that doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but we are here to help educate you! In order for parents to have the knowledge, skills and confidence to work together as partners with our educators, parents must have the information to empower them. This training will provide parents and community members with information about what promotes student success through the RtI and Section 504 process. Please join us to learn how both of these services can help qualifying students receive support to help them reach success in their areas of need.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5466 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14th. **
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Stop the Summer Reading Slide!
Worried that your school-age child’s reading will “slide” during the summer? This training will include a wealth of at-home strategies you can use to help your child stay on track with reading throughout the summer months.
**Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5466 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 21st. **
To Register for Parent Trainings:
Parent Trainings are also offered via webinar!
Family Engagement Program Manager, Education Service Center, Region 20
Email: kimberly.baumgardner@esc20.net
Website: www.esc20.net/parentresources
Location: 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210-370-5431
Facebook: facebook.com/escregion20
Twitter: @ESCRegion20