Stakeholder Indicators:
Family and Community Partnerships
Answer the following prompt metaphor:
The culture of my school is like
___________________________.
SCHOOL
Civic and
Business
Org.
Families
Community
Be prepared
to share.
Family and Communities in School Partnerships
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Why Partnerships Matter:
NCPTS Standard 2:
Teachers establish a respectful
environment for a diverse population
of students.
Standard 2--Key Components:
• Relationships with students, families, at school and in the
community
• Honor and Respect for Diversity
• Classroom Environments that Optimize Learning
• Reaching Students of all Learning Levels
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Standard 2: Element IIe
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Standard 2: Element IIe
The developing teacher tells
The proficient teacher explains
The accomplished teacher demonstrates
The distinguished teacher inspires
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Forming strong relationships with
students is central to establishing
respectful learning environments
for all students.
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What role does
CULTURE
play in building relationships?
Let’s examine the regions of North Carolina
HOW DOES UNDERSTANDING THE CULTURE
IMPACT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS?
REGIONAL CULTURE
Research Says…
Parental Involvement
● Research on parental involvement is clear!
They send us their very best- It is not THAT kid, it is OUR kid!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-murray/dear-parent-about-that-kid_b_6154898.html
Jigsaw of Sharing
Review headings on “Measure of School, Family, and Community Relationships”
survey and reflection questions.
Parental Involvement
• Discussion Dice: Divide into groups of 4.
Virtual dice: http://www.curriculumbits.
com/prodimages/details/maths/doubledice.html
• Roll the dice. Match the sum of the dice to a family
involvement topic from the discussion dice sheet.
Share an experience that completes the sentence.
Families want…
• To feel welcome at school.
• To receive more information on how to help their children
succeed.
• Positive feedback and personalized contact about their
children whenever possible.
• To be partners in the process of educating children,
timely notification of problems.
with
What Kids Say
Community Involvement
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Local businesses and corporations need to be invited into the schools
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They need open avenues for communication
○ What schools need
○ What opportunities are available for students
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Local Civic Organizations need to be partners in the school system
Community buy- in is vital to a school systems’ SUccess!
Resource Ideas
Family Communication:
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Remind 101
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CELLY for Schools
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Family night
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Make calls home
Civic Organizations:
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Invite to be a member of the School Improvement Team
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Invite as Book Buddies
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Develop “sister” club for students supporting the organization
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Student presentations to organizations
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Service learning projects
Business and Corporations:
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Invite to be a member of the School Improvement Team
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Student intern opportunities
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Service learning projects
Resource Index
NCPTS Evidence and Artifacts:
http://ncees.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NC+Teachers
Sample Evidence and Artifacts for Standards 1-5
In Each Rating Developing through Distinguished
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Where are we now?
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Resources
CNN: “Why Parents Matter in Education,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKyIIOg5wo
Karen Clark Salinas, Joyce L. Epstein, and Mavis G. Sanders, John Hopkins
University, Deborah Davis and Inge Alderbaes, Northwest Regional Educational
Laboratory.“Measure of School, Family, and Community Partnerships,” 2009.
PTO Today: “Parent Involvement Matters!,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nOhZ6U5yaXA
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Contact Information
Sonya Rinehart, Regional Education Facilitator Region 1
srinehart@ecps.k12.nc.us
Erika Murphy- Newkirk, Regional Education Facilitator Region 3
Erika.Newkirk@dpsnc.net
Regional Education Facilitators Wiki:
http://regedfac.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/