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Family Facilitator Meeting
August 4, 2014Alexandria, LA
Directions1.Pull out the yellow sheet labeled “It’s Time for Partners” in your folder. 2.Find a family facilitator who is available during the 1:00, 5:00, 8:00, and 10:00 time slots. 3.Write the name on the line next to the agreed upon time.
• We have a full agenda today! • Be prepared to celebrate the accomplishments
in sharing with our families, reflect on last year, and start thinking about this year’s activities
• After you sign in, please complete the following:
Welcome Family Facilitators!
Agenda
People First Language
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
Materials
• Green SPDG Folder (handouts hole-punched)• You can find today’s materials at http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=307
Discussion of Roles & Responsibilities
• Refer to green sheet
Family Facilitators’ Events
• Activity Reporting due dates2/6/15 and 6/30/15
• Phone Conferences 11/5/14 and 3/11/15
• FE Webinar Wednesdays10/29/14 and 3/4/15
• Regional Meetings
• SPDG Day
Quality Indicator (QI) Updates
• You will assist your LEA Team in completing the LEA Quality Indicators at the September Regional Meeting
• Schools will continue to complete School Quality Indicators into the system by November 14, 2014
• Prepare them in advance, more details coming at the Regional Meeting
SPP Indicator 8 Data
Ways to Assess Family Engagement Outcomes…
Share ways to assess family engagement
Parental Involvement - SPP Indicator 8
• Parental Involvement – based on a survey of parents’ overall impression of whether schools facilitated their involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities.
SPP 8 Data by LEA LEA
2008-2009
LDOEAvg.
SPP Target
LEA2009-2010
LDOEAvg.
SPP Target
LEA2010-2011
LDOEAvg.
SPP Target
LEA2011-2012
LDOEAvg.
SPP Target
LEA2012-2013
LDOEAvg.
SPP Target
Acadia 36% 43% 42% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
Caddo 31% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
Madison 36% 43% 33% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
Morehouse 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 38.5% 34% 45% 48%
Natchitoches 36% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
Pointe Coupee 31% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
RSD-FirstLine 36% 43% 39% 45% 21.4% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
Sabine 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 46% 34% 45% 48%
St. Helena 36% 43% 34% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
EBR 36% 43% 34% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
WBR 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 48% 34% 45% 48%
Union 23% 36% 43% 39% 45% 31.8% 47% 34% 45% 48%
Discussion:1)Have you seen this survey?2)Take a few minutes to read through the questions.3)Circle a few questions you might want to include on your feedback forms for families?4)Could you use this survey as written and when?5)What could you do with the survey results?
2013-2014 Reflections
Speed “Dating”
• What has been the biggest success this year as a Family Facilitator?
• What is the biggest lesson learned after working with families this year?
• Who do you collaborate with in your district to assist you with your Family Facilitator efforts?
• How have you used any feedback recommendations to help you adjust for other events?
• What is your favorite “go-to” resource or website?
Beyond the Bake Sale
• Partnership School Handout
• BTBS Chapter Study
[Chapters 4-8]
• Anne Henderson bio
Family Engagement:From expected to effective
• Resource binder can be found at
http://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=418
Resources to Enhance
Professional Development
PartnershipsBuilding
Relationships Family Support
Parent Advocacy
Communication
Decision Making
SPDG’S Domains of Family Engagement“Spot the Not”
Partnerships Family Support
Communication
Decision Making
Domain 2: Family Support
Family Support strategies and practices are ones that:•aid families in supporting academic needs •acknowledge and respect diversity of families.
We will be talking about:•policies and promising practices that recognize family diversity.We will look at ways to provide:•information and resources based on needs.•opportunities for families to participate in professional development.We will examine ways to support:•learning at home.•families’ cultural and social needs.
Domain 2: Family Support
Family Support in My DistrictWebsite Scavenger Hunt
Family Support
•What did you notice?•What were areas of strength and areas for improvement?•How can you provide feedback to the appropriate stakeholders?
1:00 Appointment
People First Language“Rate Your Schools”
Use the following to rate the schools according to their use of PFL in verbal, written and electronic communication:
4 – consistent use of PFL3 – frequent use of PFL2 – occasional use of PFL1 – no usage of PFL
Acadia Parish
Armstrong Middle School
Branch Elementary School
Crowley High School
Crowley Middle School
South Rayne Elementary
Acadia LEA
5:00 Appointment
People First Language Share
•Your thoughts and perceptions of the usage of PFL at these schools/your LEA.•What methods have you used to spread awareness?•What strategies can you implement or continue?
Here’s an idea to spread awareness…..
Begin your trainings with one slide that brings awareness to People First Language . [See 10 People First Language flyers]
Additional People First Language Tools
(refer to green folder)PFL Sentence Builders PFL Sentence Scramble
LaDOE Video Library and Family SupportThe video library contains video example lessons of ELA and Math in all grade levels based on skills and concepts from the standards. http://videolibrary.louisianabelieves.com/
LearnzillionExample mini-lesson to explain the standards to students.https://learnzillion.com
PARCC Practice TestsThe PARCC Practice Test was developed so that all students can experience PARCC test items the way they will appear on the tests. http://www.parcconline.org/practice-tests
RewordifyRewordify simplifies English, teaches vocabulary, creates learning materials, and lets you create documents to teach a global audience. https://rewordify.com/
Lunch Break
Analyzing Sources of Data
Analyzing Sources of DataStation Rotation
SabineWest Baton RougeRSD_FirstlineUnion
District Goals & Objectives
CaddoAcadiaPyramid
Event/Activity Data
NatchitochesMorehouseSt. HelenaVermilion
MadisonPointe CoupeeEast Baton Rouge
Feedback
SPP Data
Community Resources
Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center
Louisiana Deafblind Project
• Project Brochure• Family Handout• School Handout• Online Modules • Project Sparkle –
online resources for families
Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program
Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center
Kristen Reed
OCDD Information & Referral Specialist
FHF at the Crossroads in Alexandria, Region 6
Statewide Family Resources
•How can you help families stay connected with supports and resources?
•How can you help school leaders become aware of statewide supports and resources?
8:00 Appointment
2014-2015 Planning
2014-2015 Planning• Use the template to assist your planning efforts• Submit via email to Pamdora by 9/5/14
Planning for Family Engagement
10:00 Appointment
• Share with your 2014-2015 plans
Next Steps/Closing
FF Phone Conference
November 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Family Facilitator Phone Conferences
What would you like to discuss during the upcoming
FF phone conferences?
2014-2015 Planning Template-submit via emailSeptember 5th
Regional MeetingsSeptember 15th (Baton Rouge)September 17th (Northwestern)September 18th (Morehouse)
Quality Indicators for SchoolsNovember 14th
Archived Family Webinars and Materialshttp://www.laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=198
We look forward to seeing you and your district team at your Regional Meeting!!!
Reminder(s):
Complete Your Evaluation
Pick up supplies on your way out!!!
Thank You and Safe Travels!