PARENTS AS PARTNERS
District Strategic Plan
Priority 6: Engaged and Connected with
Community and Parents
Title I Compliance Components:
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Why:
School + Parents = Student’s Success
How:
Offer two way communication
Create a welcoming environment
Engage diverse families
Build upon parent skills and leadership
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
The District Pilot Initiative
Identify the program “Parenting Partners”
Identify schools (5) to pilot the program
Select a school team - School staff and
parents
Set up training
Develop an implementation plan
Develop a monitoring and support plan
Evaluate (Implementation & results)
Plan a fall training
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
D.S. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY
Beginning with the end in
mind….
• A core team
• Invited parents
• Free childcare and food
• Door prizes & engaging
activities
• Graduation ceremony
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Our Goals at DS Johnson
Elementary
• Strong positive relationships with
our students’ parents/guardians
• Provide valuable learning igniting a
renewal of self-efficacy
• Positive impact in schools and
community
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Framework for Success:
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•
•
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Support
Positive Identity
Positive Values
Commitment To Learning
Social Competencies
Empowerment
Boundaries and Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Success Stories Shared:
• A student shared that Mom was using nicer words
• A Grandmother, giving in due to guilt, now feels
confident setting boundaries
• A Grandmother has built a new relationship with her
grandson
• A stay at home Mom no longer yells at home and is now
communicating with teachers
• A husband and wife are different now. They see, listen,
and talk with their children. They are experiencing a
paradigm shift in their parenting approach
• I now understand what my sons need…a listener,
support, words of affirmation, not critical. This
changed my relationship with my four sons
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Closing : How was this idea of using a program, such as Parenting Partners, received? • With skepticism and hope
• Many avenues of support, but it is the Active
Involvement that builds strong relationships
• Paradigm shift in our thinking patterns,
school-culture, our communities
• After our first set of workshops, SUCCESS!
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Englewood Elementary
September 4, 2012: Identified 3 staff members and 2 parents to be trained (Selected
diverse group of staff and parents..i.e., age of children, gender, race, experience and background)
September 25 & 26, 2012: District training
September 28, 2012: Met with principal and gained support for parent recruitment
and staff for childcare
October 17 & 18, 2012: Presented to staff and PTA to create list of potential
parents
October 17 – 26, 2012: Created list of potential parents from presentations, parent
meetings (SST, office referrals and teacher conferences)
October 26 – November 9, 2012: Recruited and gained commitment from parents
(phone, mail and email).
November 19 , 2012 – February 4, 2013 : Facilitated 8 workshops that met Mondays
at 4 :00 pm – 5:30 pm with childcare, door prizes and snacks.
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
What makes the difference?!
District and school level administrative and staff support.
Diverse team and participants…age of children, parenting style, gender,
race, experience, personal background, etc.
Promote as “developing leadership at home and school.”
Personal communication with participants by all team members.
Run as a support effort and learning from each other not as a “how to be a
better parent.”
Laugh and have fun!
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
What our parents think…
I enjoyed hearing different stories and different
interactions with children in their home. I learned
different ways to approach situations with my
children…Mark Dickens, Father
With discipline, you learn. They prefer discipline to
punishment…Mary Huntington, Grandmother
We used to get put in time out, but that does really help
me. I like learning new things about my family. I like
personal time with my mom…Allyson Baker, Fifth Grade
Student / Daughter
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
What our parents think…
We are working on building our assets and not yelling as
much…Jenny Ratkovec, Mother
I am trying to support my wife. I am going to raise my
children the way I was raised. One of the things she
taught me is to give children alternatives and let them
make mistakes…Mr. Ratkovec, Father
Support group for parents. We all realized that we have
a little craziness in our house and we can all learn to do
better…Mary Huntington, Grandmother
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
TRAINED PARENT : STACY HARRIS
Why did I get involved?
How did I feel participating in the training?
Now what should I do at School?
The workshops… facilitate?
The District Follow up and evaluation
The School - expectations
Why do I need to communicate with School
Administrators?
 Where do I see this going?
 Why is it important?
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Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
TRAINEE PARENT : MARK DICKENS
‐ Why did I get involved?
- What did I learn?
- What did I gain from my experience?
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What have I used the most at home?
What do I hope to do with my training?
Why is my involvement important to the
school my child attends? Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Strong Collaborative Relationships
When programs and initiatives focus on building respectful
and trusting relationships among school staff, families, and
community members, they are more effective in creating and
sustaining connections that support student achievement.
(Hoover-Dempsey, KV Whitaker – Motivation and Commitment to Family-School Partnerships. )
Clemen Perez – Title I Director
Trevor Lane – Guidance Counselor
Esther Smith - Teacher
Stacey Harris - Parent
Mark Dickens – Parent
ccperez@nrms.k12.nc.us
ttlane@nrms.k12.nc.us
ensmith@nrms.k12.nc.us
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
District Strategic Plan
Priority 6: Engaged and Connected with
Community and Parents
Title I Compliance
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Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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How:
Offer two way communication
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Engage diverse families
Build upon parent skills and leadership
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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Beginning with the end in
mind….
• A core tteam
• Invited parents
• Free childcare and food
• Door prizes & engaging
activities
• Graduation ceremony
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Our Goals at DS Johnson
Elementary
• Strong
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our students’ parents/guardians
• Provide valuable learning igniting a
renewal of self-efficacy
• Positive impact in schools and
community
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Framework for Success:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Support
Positive Identity
P iti Values
Positive
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Commitment To Learning
Social Competencies
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Empowerment
Boundaries and Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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• A Grandmother has built a new relationship with her
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• A stay at home Mom no longer yells at home and is now
communicating with teachers
• A husband and wife are different now. They see, listen,
and talk with their children
children. They are experiencing a
paradigm shift in their parenting approach
• I now understand what my sons need…a listener,
support,
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words of affirmation, not critical. This
changed my relationship with my four sons
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Closing : How was this idea of using a program, such as Parenting Partners, received? • With skepticism and hope
• Many avenues of support,
support but it is the Active
Involvement that builds strong relationships
• Paradigm shift in our thinking patterns,
school-culture, our communities
• After our first set of workshops, SUCCESS!
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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at 4 :00 pm – 5:30 pm with childcare, door prizes and snacks.
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
What makes the difference?!
District and school level administrative and staff support.
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Diverse team and participants…age of children, parenting style, gender,
race, experience, personal background, etc.
Promote as “developing leadership at home and school.”
Personal communication with p
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Run as a support effort and learning from each other not as a “how to be a
better parent.”
Laugh and have fun!
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
What our parents think…
I enjoyed hearing different stories and different
interactions with children in their home. I learned
different ways to approach situations with my
children…Mark Dickens, Father
With discipline, you learn. They prefer discipline to
punishment…Mary Huntington, Grandmother
We used to get put in time out, but that does really help
me. I like learning new things about my family. I like
personal time with my mom…Allyson Baker, Fifth Grade
Student / Daughter
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
What our parents think…
We are working on building our assets and not yelling as
much…Jenny Ratkovec, Mother
I am trying to support my wife. I am going to raise my
children the way I was raised. One of the things she
taught me is to give children alternatives and let them
make mistakes…Mr. Ratkovec, Father
Support group for parents. We all realized that we have
a little craziness in our house and we can all learn to do
better…Mary
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Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
TRAINED PARENT : STACY HARRIS
Why did I get involved?
How did I feel participating in the training?
Now what should I do at School?
The workshops…
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The District Follow up and evaluation
The School - expectations
Why do I need to communicate with School
Administrators?
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9 Why is it important?
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Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
TRAINEE PARENT : MARK DICKENS
‐ Why did I get involved?
- What did I learn?
- What did I gain from my experience?
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-
What have I used the most at home?
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Why is my involvement important to the
school my child attends? Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Strong Collaborative Relationships
When programs and initiatives focus on building respectful
and trusting relationships among school staff
staff, families
families, and
community members, they are more effective in creating and
sustaining connections that support student achievement.
(Hoover-Dempsey,
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Clemen Perez – Title I Director
Trevor Lane – Guidance Counselor
Esther Smith - Teacher
Stacey Harris - Parent
Mark Dickens – Parent
ccperez@nrms.k12.nc.us
ttlane@nrms k12 nc us
ttlane@nrms.k12.nc.us
ensmith@nrms.k12.nc.us
Nash‐Rocky Mount Public School System