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
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
Agenda
• Family Engagement in DCPS
5 minutes
• FEC Program Overview
20 Minutes • Participant
Activity
30 Minutes
• Questions
15 Minutes
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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.
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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
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What is the FEC?
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Watch the Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqK23cCYH34
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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!
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
Over 4 years More than 250 teachers representing 50+ different schools
FEC at a Glance
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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.
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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
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FEC Masters in Action
About Shepherd Elementary School
The Goal The Strategy The Actions The Results
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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
District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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
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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