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Denesse Bolanos, FACE Specialist
Laura Escamilla, Lead Family Liaison
Shanceler Terry, Coordinator
DESTINATION FAME
ARE YOU ON BOARD?
Welcomed * Engaged * Informed * Equipped Family & Community Members partnering in the success of all Alief students
NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND
District encompasses 36.6 square miles
41 campuses – all Title One
Urban district serves 46,341 students
Most ethnically diverse of school districts of comparable size in Texas.
Every culture of the modern world is represented in our student enrollment; more than 80 languages and dialects are spoken.
Hispanic 52%
African American 30%
Asian 13%
White 3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
Other/Two or More Races 1%
Economically Disadvantaged 80%
At-Risk 72%
Limited English Proficient 40%
“Even though research clearly proves that family engagement elevates the academic performance of children, there still exists a great chasm between what we know and what we do.” - Dr. Steven M. Constantino
RESEARCH
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
“Alief ISD will strengthen and improve the organizational health, climate and relationship
of Alief ISD and our community.”
BOARD PRIORITY
WHAT WILL WE BE KNOWN FOR?
FAMILY
&
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
What do we want to be known for?
FAMILY
&
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Welcoming
Inclusive
Informative & Educational
Engaging
Resourceful
Authentic & Trusting Relationships
Strong Partnerships
ALT/ILT September 2013
Your WHY drives your WHAT.
Understanding the “WHY” brings greater purpose to WHAT we do.
MOVEMENT MOMENT
FAMILY
&
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
What do we want to be known for? Is our WHAT connected to our WHY?
DESTINATION FAME
ARE YOU ON BOARD?
Welcomed * Engaged * Informed * Equipped Family & Community Members partnering in the success of all Alief students
NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
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THE VEHICLE
FAME
INITIATIVE
THE FUEL
FAME Initiative Families Actively and Meaningfully Engaged
Led by Campus FAME
Committees
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
STEP 1
1 Awareness
Training for All Understanding & Supporting the Value
in Family
100% staff trained & Campus FAME Committee formed and meeting held
September 30
STEP 2
2 Self-Assessment
Discover the Degree of Family Friendliness
Led by Campus FAME Committee
February 2014
STEP 3
3 Program Conceptualization and
Development Policy Goal Action Development Setting Planning
March 2014 Led by Campus FAME Committee
STEP 4
4 Program Implementation
Phases Resources The 3 P’s
May 2014 – May 2015
STEP 5
2 Evaluating and Sustaining
Other Surveys Data Research
May 2015
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First year outcomes
OUR STORY
Evaluation Tools
E-school Plus – data entry
Family surveys
Campus walk-throughs
Campus FAME Committees
Campus FAME Plans – Campus Action Plans
District FACE Advisory Council
District Improvement Plan
Alief CASE – Score Card
Alief ISD Score Card
Alief ISD Score Card
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
2,635 family events occurred throughout the district 165,471 visits have been made to our campuses (doors have opened)
34,568 students had at least one family member visit their campus 74%
787 staff, families, presenters, and volunteers attended Alief Family U
9,339 families attended Open House - 9% increase
2,200 families engaged and learned together during Family Learning Adventure Nights at the Children’s Museum & Family STEM Nights
2,520 family and community members and contributed to academic success of our students by volunteering their time – 26% increase.
Nine campuses recognized as National Family Friendly Schools
I want my campus to be known for . . .
Programs Initiatives Resources
Challenges
Needs Obstacles
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Do I have the data that I need?
MEANINGFUL WORK
108 parents attended
technology classes.
124 fall parent graduates of
Parenting Partners -
Over 60 families
trained to lead classes in
the fall
Over 100 three year old
future Alief students enrolled
in Alief Jumpstart program
108 family members leading
on Campus FAME
Committees
2,000 families have access
to online parenting classes
EQUIPPING FAMILIES FOR STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS
School News Conversational English
Rosetta Stone Alief Jumpstart: Preschool Readiness
Financial Aid/FAFSA Help Homework Tips
Bridge to Success: Transitional Grades Family Nutrition and Fitness
Raise a Reader Math Games
School to Home Academic Connections
EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH TOOLS & TIPS Active Parenting of Teens
Parenting Partners Practical Parenting
Love & Logic Coping with Stress
Communicating with Teens Developmental Assets
Tools of the Trade: Parenting Tips Gang & Drug Education & Prevention Leadership & Character Development
EQUIPPING FAMILIES PROFESSIONALLY GED Prep classes Dollars & Sense
Drivers Education Test Prep Careers, Resumes & Interviews
Open Computer Labs Technology in the 21st Century
Citizenship Test Prep Mexican Institute Tech Classes
HCDE Evening classes
EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE
Community Resources & Individual Help Guest Speakers
Roundtable Discussions Book Club
Self Defense Kindness Club
Mentoring Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities
Campus FAME Committees
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FAME Initiative Families Actively and Meaningfully Engaged
Led by Campus FAME
Committees
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmEk_TcVVuI
WHY?
DOING Summer professional development Parenting Partners Family Friendly Schools Family U
WILL DO Training online Campus mini workshops Expanded workshops
AWARENESS
Building partnerships between home and school Draw families in & sustain families
WILL DO Continue embedding & integration Build stronger collaboration Ensure activities linked to learning Continue to invite families to the table Research APTT
WELCOME & ENGAGED
DOING Integrated Family Engagement Culture Front office training FACE Advisory Council FAME Committees Hands-on engagement nights Alief 411
Training –building partnerships Opportunities to contribute & serve Building trust – no assumptions Families & staff
DOING Family Center Workshops VIPS – Campus/District Committees You Can Jumpstart Community Partnerships
WILL DO Diversity Training Specific volunteer programs Expand professional development opportunities
Training & growth opportunities
Common Language!
Read with your child….
Eat with your child….
Play/move with your child….
Talk with your child…..
You are your child's first teacher….
BOARD PRIORITY
In partnership with FAME, provide families
with tools to enhance and extend learning of
children birth to five years.
Alief Pre-K Jumpstart Program
NEXT STEPS
START STOP CONTINUE
LOCATE A TRAFFIC SIGN THAT ILLUSTRATES
YOUR NEXT STEPS
AS IT RELATES TO FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Shanceler Terry, Coordinator [email protected]
Denesse Bolanos, Specialist
Laura Escamilla, Lead Family Liaison [email protected]