LEAD Hispanic Austin Leadership 2011
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This presentation presents the findings of the Hispanic Austin Leadership Education Committee 2011 on a parental involvement initiative with Widen Elementary School in Austin, TX.
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LEAD Hispanic Austin Leadership 2011
- 2. THE CHALLENGE Low Hispanic Graduation Rates Lack of College Educated Workforce Transitional Issues Decreasing Parental Involvement
- 3. 68%
- 4. THE INITIATIVE Focus on Parents 5th Grade intervention Informational, Motivational, and Empowering Workshops Curriculum based program Celebration & Recognition
- 5. THE TARGET Widen Elementary 93.5% of Families Economically Disadvantaged 16 parents recruited
- 6. THE MAIN FEATURES Bilingual Content Convenient for Parents Motivational Speakers Learning Centers for Activities Parental Tasks Verified Incentive for Parents
- 7. WORKSHOP 1 – INFORMING AND MOTIVATING PARENTS Facts on state of Education in Central Texas Emphasis on Economic Benefits of Education Motivational Speakers Enrollment in the Initiative
- 8. INITIATIVE TASKS FOR PARENTS Conversation about College Parent-Teacher Conference Volunteer at School Educational Activities at Home
- 9. WORKSHOP 2 - EMPOWERING PARENTS Strategieson Fostering a Home Learning Environment Questions for Teachers Ways to Volunteer in School Learning Centers for Activities
- 10. IMPACT OF INITIATIVE 40+ Hours Volunteered 64 Activities Completed Collectively Improvement in Student Attitude Higher Academic Achievement Family Bonding Experience Increased Interest in Math and Science
- 11. CELEBRATION Graduation Ceremony for Parents Recognition and Encouragement by Prominent Speakers Music and Food Graduation Certificates with Collage of Family Activity Photos H-E-B Gift Cards for Families
- 12. 2011 LEAD Families of Widen Elementary
Editor's Notes
- To address the need for increased parental involvement in our public schools, this year Education team united itself under the name, LEAD. Latinos Educated and Dedicated and created a Parental Involvement Initiative catered to disengaged Austin families.
- The latest census numbers from 2010 released last week confirm the growing influence of Hispanics in America. One in six Americans is now of Hispanic origin — that is 50 million people. We represent more than half of the population growth in our nation in the past decade. In Texas, over half of our students are Hispanic. Texas will be prospering in jobs in math and science related fields. However, we are currently not producing a college educated workforce. How do we get graduates out of high school into college. Where are the warning signs. Research that we have performed over past months indicate a sharp academic achievement of during transitional periods between middle school to high school and most importantly for elementary school to middle school. Throw quote about high schoolers and middle schoolers already failing mentally. Additionally, educators that we have consulted have shared with us that decreasing parental involvement as our students make these transitions. Mention Susan Dawson of the E3 alliance as well. State correlation that of decreasing academic achievement with decreasing parents involvement. Decades of research show that the more parents are involved, the higher the probability that they will have graduate (Elvira will find source for it). A CNN poll stated that there is a general perception in our country that says 63% of the general public feels that parents are the key to fixing our schools.
- n Associated Press-Stanford University Poll on education found that 68 percent of adults believe parents deserve heavy blame for what's wrong with the U.S. education system - more than teachers, school administrators, the government or teachers unions.
- Our program focuses on the universal truth that parents are the first teacher in a child’s life. Our initiative was to target the parents of fifth graders to pursuade them to be involved and stay involved as their child make the critical transition into middle school. We created a initiative to inform, motivate, and empower parents to be involved. Supported by the message that no matter what your education background may be, or where you come from, all parents can have a tremendous positive impact on their child’s academic success. Our initiative went beyond merely giving a message, we asked parents to commit to following a curriculum that we customized that exemplifies a strong degree of parental involvement. And in summation, we as a team knew that we needed to celebrate and recognize parental efforts and success in this initiativ, because involved parents seldom do ever get recognized.
- Our area targeted Widen Elementary in South east Austin. The school is located in the high needs area of Dove Springs and across the street from Mendez Middle school. Per AISD annual report card for 2010, 93.5% of families in Widen are classified as economically disadvantaged. Three years ago, that percentage was 90%. With assistance of Widen staff and Parental Support Specialist, Idalia Salinas, 16 parents to participate in our initiatives. Majority of selected parents were classified as disengaged, low socio-economic status, and primiarily Spanish speakers.
- On January 20 th , we held the first of two workshops to begin out initiative. We provided parents with a brief summation regarding the current state of Education in central Texas, highlighting drop out rates and challenges with the middle school transitions will experience. Yet, we made a clear effort to emphasize the positive. Emphasized the economic benefit of education as supported by the E3 Alliances studies and their “You’re Worth a Million Message”. However, we made it clear to parents that their involvement would effect a different outcome and that no mater what their background they can see their children go to college. And how can we be certain of that? Because this woman did it. This is Dolores Sanchez. Mother of six, her first born while she was at 15. Migrant from Mexico who came to our country when with only a sixth grade education. though her determination of being involved both at home and at school, she was able to see her two sons get accpeted into St. Edward’s university. And she herself has recently enrolled in Lee College in Baytown, Texas. Dolores spoke about the importance of motivating their children, being involve din their school, and advocating for themselves and their children. Geronimo Rodriguez was also shared his life experiences about being migrant worker, including the importance of his parent’s decisions.
- All 16 parents agrred and signe dto do the following: Have
- At our second workshop, our team shared with parenst strategie sto foster a stronger leanring environment at home. We shared ideas of implementing reading and math skills in everyday home situations. We also discussed what question sshould ask of teacher during parent teacher conferences. The parent support specialist identfified different ways that parents can help out at school. Finally, we conducted small learning centers and instructed parents how to perform several math and science activities at home with their children.
- Mayan Angelou quote We wante dour parents to feel that they can be a positive influence and make a difference in their childs education. We held a catered graduation ceremony, with leslie Montoya of Univision serving as Master of cermeonies. Dr Paul Cruz and Widen Principal Kimberly Royal spoke at the event, and for parent efforts, presented them with framed graduation certificates and family activity photos. Finally, H-E-B donated a $50 gift card for each parent.