Sponsored by
Academic Development Institute
SCN provides resources,
training, and tools to build
strong school communities
focused on student
learning
School Community Network
Family Engagement Tools
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School Community Index
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The School Community Index
The School Community Index is a
comprehensive report with charts and graphs
compiled from surveys and other information
collected about the school.
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Parts of the School Community Index
School Information
Who Completed the Survey
Parent Involvement
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Parts of the School Community Index
Curriculum of the Home
Perceptions of Parents, Teachers,
and High School Students
Threshold Analysis
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Who Completes a Survey
Parents
Teachers
High School Students
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Who Completed a Survey
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Grade Level Representation
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Parent Involvement
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Curriculum of the Home
Enrichment
Activities
Studying
Conversation
Reading
Electronic
Entertainment
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Perceptions
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Perceptions
School Climate
Connection
Character
Development
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Interpreting the Date
The Threshold Analysis enables a
school team to draw conclusions and
develop goals that will be included in
the school’s plan.
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The Threshold Analysis
Perceptions
Parent
Involvement
Curriculum of the Home
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Threshold Analysis
Jot down notes or ideas that will be helpful when developing your plan.
Jot down notes or ideas that will be helpful when developing your plan.
Perception Data
Top Ten
Strengths
Areas that need attention
Gaps
(Where groups disagree)
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Family Engagement Tool
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Purpose
The Family Engagement Tool guides a
school‐based team through an
inventory and self‐assessment of
parent involvement policies and
practices.
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5 Steps of the Family Engagement Tool
____ Needs Assessment
____ School Community Survey
____ Policy Analysis
____ Current Family Engagement Efforts
____Information about the school
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Building Blocks
Shared
Leadership
Policies &
Practices
School Team,
PTA/PTO, Parent
Advisory Group
Guidelines that lead
the way to engaging
parents
Communication
Education
Connection
Ongoing two-way
between school and
families
Developing a
partnership through
quality learning
opportunities
Face-to-face
opportunities to
connect with families
on learning goals
Policy Analysis
District Parent Involvement Policy*
School Parent Involvement Policy*
Compact*
Homework Guidelines
Student Report Card
Classroom Visit Procedures
*Title I documents
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School Community Survey
1. Each member of the team completes
the survey independently.
2. The team discusses each survey item
and arrives at a consensus score for
each item.
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Needs Assessment
 Identify strengths
 Assess 25 items
- No Development or Implementation
- Limited Development or Implementation
- Full Implementation
 WiseWays
 Notes for Next Steps
®
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Needs Assessment
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FET Action Plan
Quality resources are provided
to help schools implement their plan.
Solid Foundation
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Solid Foundation’s Purpose
To strengthen the school community so that
all students achieve a solid foundation for
academic and personal achievement vital
to success in school and life.
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Solid Foundation’s Goals
Reading & Literacy
Self-Directed Learning
Respect & Responsibility
Community
Children are most likely to become avid readers, skilled
learners, and respectful and responsible human beings
when they are part of a community of people working
together on their behalf.
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Building Blocks
Shared
Leadership
Policies &
Practices
School Team,
PTA/PTO, Parent
Advisory Group
Guidelines that lead
the way to engaging
parents
Communication
Education
Connection
Ongoing two-way
between school and
families
Developing a
partnership through
quality learning
opportunities
Face-to-face
opportunities to
connect with families
on learning goals
What is the
School Community Council?
The School Community Council (SCC) is the
steering committee for the school community.
The SCC is typically composed of the principal,
Solid Foundation Facilitator, teacher or social
worker, and at least four parents.
The SCC meets twice each month
guided by sequenced agendas and
resource materials.
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Solid Foundation Tools
 Solid Foundation agendas that guide the
School Community Council (SCC).
 User-friendly, web-based system to document,
analyze, and report progress.
 Rich data sources and practical guidance for
interpreting the information.
 Resource materials that inform, support and
inspire the work of Solid Foundation.
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Solid Foundation Resources
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Quality resources are provided
to help schools implement their plan.
Open House
Video Resources
http://www.indistar.org/VideoPlayer/Videos.aspx?VideoGroupID=38
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Solid Foundation…
provides a pathway to improve
students’ learning and school success
by informing, equipping, and
empowering parents to:
 enhance their children’s learning at home
 support their children’s learning at school
 participate in improving their children’s
schools
 make decisions about their children’s
learning and schooling
Solid Foundation
With Solid
Foundation, the
connection between
parents and their
children’s learning is
not left to chance.
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Contact Information
Reatha Owen
Academic Development Institute
121 N. Kickapoo Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217-732-6462 x17
Email: rowen@adi.org
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