Family Engagement Teacher Collaborative · District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov

Family Engagement Teacher Collaborative Building Teacher Mindset, Capacity and Leadership

Natalie Treadgold

District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov

Participants will understand the rational and purpose of the

Family Engagement Collaborative Teacher Fellowship and Family Engagement Collaborative Masters

Participants will understand the process of creating and growing

a Family Engagement Professional Development opportunity for teachers

Participants will participate in an activity, identical to one

teachers in the FEC Masters undertake, to help them identify and problem solve family engagement challenges in their own community

Objectives


Agenda

• Family Engagement in DCPS

5 minutes

• FEC Program Overview

20 Minutes • Participant

Activity

30 Minutes

• Questions

15 Minutes


District of Columbia Public Schools is:

• nearly 50,000 students committed to graduating from high school, prepared for college and work.

• 4,000 teachers determined to live up to our unparalleled role in ensuring the achievement of our students.

• 111 schools and principals who demonstrate the vision to build positive school communities focused on academic achievement.

• 3,500 classroom aides, social workers, counselors, custodians and other support staff who understand that our students must be safe, healthy and supported in order to achieve at the highest possible levels.

• Countless parents and family members supporting our children and demanding a high-quality education for them.

We are DCPS

Our Purpose

To ensure that every DCPS school provides a world-class education that

prepares ALL of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for

success in college, career and life.


I have a RELATIONSHIP with my child’s teacher He shares regular INFORMATION with me about what my daughter is learning, how she’s progressing, and what I can do to support learning at home. I have a VOICE in my kid’s education, in my school community, and in issues that concern DCPS.

We are DCPS


Communicate high

expectations

Monitor their child’s

performance

Support learning at

home

Guide their child’s

education

Advocate for their child

Five Family Roles that Accelerate Learning


What is the FEC?


Watch the Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqK23cCYH34


August

September

December

January

May

June

• Launch Application and Recruit / Select Teachers

• PLC#6 Reflecting on the Year

Kickoff and Home Visit Training

PLC#1 Proactive Communication

PLC#2 Reactive Conversations

PLC#4 The Role of Race, Class and Culture in Family Engagement

October PLC#3 Goal Setting Parent

Teacher Conferences

PLC #5 Partnering with Families to Support Learning at Home

FEC Timeline


FEC teachers surveyed agree that the FEC has improved their ability to be a leader at their schools 82%

FEC teachers surveyed agree that the FEC strategies are helping them build relationships with families 95%

FEC Outcomes

An absolutely amazing experience that radically changed my engagement

with families!!!.

Family engagement has had a positive

impact on the relationships with

the staff and parents at my school. I wish

that all of the staff at my school conducted

home visits.

My teaching partner and I love FEC. Every time we leave a home visit we wonder why we haven't

been doing them all long. Our students often start sentences

with "remember when you came to my house....". :) I think that it

would be great for our entire school to participate in the

program!


Over 4 years More than 250 teachers representing 50+ different schools

FEC at a Glance


What is the FEC Masters?

The Family Engagement Collaborative has successfully graduated three cohorts of teacher fellows. Our goal has always been to make Family Engagement a teacher driven movement in DCPS, and this Fellowship gives teachers the chance to take on a leadership role and strengthen their family engagement expertise as they work to address a challenge specific to their

school community.


September

October

February

May

June

August

• Launch Application and Recruit / Select Teachers

Notify selected teams

FEC Masters survey stakeholders

PLC#1 Develop Action Plan

PLC#3 Report out and Problem Solve

November PLC#2 Finalize Action

Plan

PLC #4 Present Findings

FEC Masters Timeline


FEC Masters in Action

About Shepherd Elementary School

The Goal The Strategy The Actions The Results


Communicate high

expectations

Monitor their child’s

performance

Support learning at

home

Guide their child’s

education

Advocate for their child

Your Turn to be an FEC Master

Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept it…. Empower families to play one of these FIVE ROLES that accelerate student learning


Reflect:

Think about Family Engagement in your school, district, organization or

state

Consider:

• Strengths and Weakness related to family engagement

• Where is there an opportunity to empower families to take on an impactful role?

• What threat(s) might you encounter as you empower families to take on these roles?

Identify:

Family engagement strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and

threats in your educational community

Strengths Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats


Your Turn to be an FEC Master

Get in groups of 3-5 One person in each group volunteers to

present

Presenter describes dilemma

Group asks clarifying questions

Group discusses the dilemma and brainstorms

possible next steps.

Presenter Responds


Questions?

Documents

Family Engagement Teacher Collaborative · District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov