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CAPTURE YOUR PARENTS!. TEXAS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE OCT. 2011 Presented by: Gloria Canada, Ed. D. Founder of Circles of Purpose. THIS IS A PEOPLE BUSINESS…. A) KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY B) ELIMINATE BARRIERS C) DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS C) LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE. Every Family has a Story …. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TEXAS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE
OCT. 2011
Presented by: Gloria Canada, Ed. D.Founder of Circles of Purpose
CAPTURE YOUR PARENTS!
THIS IS A PEOPLE BUSINESS…
A) KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
B) ELIMINATE BARRIERS
C) DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS
C) LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE
Every Family has a Story …
Definitions
Low Income PoorFamilies & children
are defined as low-income if the family income is less than twice the federal poverty threshold.
Data taken from slides (1-10):National Center for Children in
Poverty“Putting Research to Work for
Families & Children”
Families & children are defined as poor if family income is below the federal poverty threshold.
The federal poverty level for a family of four with 2 children was:
$22,050 in 2010 $22,050 in 2009 $22, 200 in 2008
High Risk for Low-IncomeRisk Factors: Low level of Parental Education *
primary risk factor Single Parent Families Having Immigrant Parents
20% of our children have at least one foreign born parent.
58% of children whose parents are immigrants are low-income
Parental Education
Children in Low-Income Families in Texas, by Parents' Education, 2009 86% (1,092,573) of children whose parents do not have a high school degree live in low-income families. 67% (980,498) of children whose parents have a high school degree, but no college education live in low-income families. 30% (1,223,328) of children whose parents have some college or more live in low-income families.
Child’s Race/Ethnicity
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Child’s Race/Ethnicity
Children in Low-Income Families in Texas, by Race, 2009 25% (606,873) of white children live in low-income families. 59% (446,194) of black children live in low-income families. 66% (2,116,861) of Hispanic children live in low-income families. 28% (62,609) of Asian children live in low-income families. 40% (6,296)* of American Indian children live in low-income families.
Child’s Age
Children in Low-Income Families in Texas, by Age, 2009 53% (1,275,038) of children, under age 6, live in low-income families. 46% (2,021,361) of children, age 6 or older, live in low-income families.
Residential Move
Children Who Have Recently Moved in Texas, by Income Level, 2009 23% (755,933) of children in low-income families moved last year. 13% (463,281) of children in families that are above low-income moved last year.
A) Know Your Community
Cause & EffectsInstability & Unpredictability
Profound Effects on Children
Missed Rent Payments Frequent Moves Utilities Shut Off Minimum/No Access to
Health Care Unstable Child Care
Arrangements Running Out of Food
Impedes Children’s Cognitive Development
Exacerbates Poor Child Health
Poor Nutrition Adolescent Drop-Outs Low Self-Esteem Lack of “Normal
Experiences” Contributes to Problems:
(linked to parental stress & depression)BehavioralSocialEmotional
Creating Change
Parents Need: Positive Outcomes:
Financial Resources
Social CapitalEducationSocial NetworksBasic Life Skills
Health Care Adequate Housing Adequate Food Stimulating Early
Learning Connection with
Schools Involvement with
Children Reading Attendance at Conferences Homework Hope for the Future
The Invisible Fence Do you have seating for parents to gather outside? Is there ample seating in the front office? Does the receptionist smile easily? Do staff members say, “hello” in passing? Are parents encouraged to come onto the campus? Are “non-academic” events scheduled for families
as well as academic events? Do you know where your students live? Are home visits made? Are classes for parents made available on campus? Is acceptance of diversity evident?
B) ELIMINATE BARRIERS
Breaking the Fence Have non-threatening parent involvement
activities Provide high-interest parent classes Hold meetings at locations accessible to families Provide child care during activities Schedule parent/teacher conferences during convenient
times for parents Provide reading material (open the library)
Magazines on parenting issuesBooks parents to read to their childrenHave meetings at local library so everyone gets a library
card Serve snacks during activities
More…
Offer parent incentives to attend – door prizes Host parent clubs – crafts, computer, knitting, cooking Establish a parent resource room on campus Make home visits Line the walls with photos of your students Make your telephone greeting friendly and bilingual Call to give “good news” Greet parents outside or in the halls
Why?Family involvement may be directly linked to positive student outcomes such as:
Students’ mental healthLack of truancyPrevention from dropping out of
school.
(Cook, Herman, Phillips, & Settersten, 2002)
The Gap The achievement gap closely mirrors inequalities in aspects of schooling, early life, and home circumstances that research has linked to school achievement.
(Barton, 2004)
C) Develop Relationships
Non-Threatening School Involvement High Interest Parent Classes
Jingle Bell WalkPromotes healthy
activities for family wellness
Provides an opportunity for parents to participate in a nonthreatening, non-academic activity
Family Movie Night Watch a G-rated movie on a big screen,
provide popcorn and drinks Community building Incentives for:
Honor rollPerfect attendanceGrade level recognition
Parent/Child Book ClubHome/School literacy connections make a
difference on children’s achievement & reading acquisition
______________________________________Choose high interest books – have students vote
on a book to readProvide opportunity for parents & child to select
the next bookPost their names/pictures on bulletin board or
newsletterIf possible, allow for family to “keep” book when
finished
Festivals and CarnivalsTeachers/committees run
the boothsGamesFace PaintingFood
Invite the entire community
Provides a non-threatening social and fun environment for teachers and their families to mingle with students and their families
Reading CaféStudents prepare a tasty selection
of books and writing samples from the year to share with their families.
Light snacks are provided while the parents select menu items they would like to hear read to them.
Faculty & staff make sure to stop by and listen to students read (whose parents did not/could not attend)
The Power of Family
Don’t Assume …1) Don’t assume students have access to
magazines, references & resources2) Don’t assume students can study at
home3) Don’t assume families will contribute
to fund drives or sales.4) Don’t assume families will call if they
have a question.5) Don’t assume families will confide in
school personnel if you have not established a relationship.
Be Tolerant of …
Irregular attendanceDisorganizationUnreliable transportationFinancial crisisDisruptions in normal family relations
The Next Generation…
D) Look Toward the Future
Between the years 2004 through 2040 the need for
programs which specifically address the needs of the
economically disadvantaged will grow 119.9%
(Steve Murdock, Texas State Demographer, 2007)
Benefits – Reaching out to Families
Circles of Purpose provides families with tools to create a strong foundation for the purpose of student success.
Strengthen the Family FoundationIncrease Communication Establish Good Health and Wellness HabitsImplement a Positive Behavior
ManagementIdentify Achievable GoalsStrengthen Organization Skills
Benefits to the School
The diversity in families can span cultures, languages, socioeconomic status and levels of education. Developing a partnership which is purposeful for the families, the children and the school creates a sense of shared opportunities and achievements.
Increase in Communication Increase in Attendance Increase in Parent Participation Increase in Student Achievement Decrease in Student Discipline Referrals
THIS IS A PEOPLE BUSINESS…
A) KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
B) ELIMINATE BARRIERS
C) DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS
C) LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE
“If you find it in your heart to care for
somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
Maya Anglou
Back to the Future…
EVERY FAMILYHAS A STORY
Do Not Let Demographics Determine Destiny
Circles of PurposeGloria Canada210-274-7950
[email protected]@circlesofpurpose.com
www.circlesofpurpose.com
