This document outlines the agenda for a November 10, 2009 presentation on parent involvement to the ESC Region XV. The agenda includes introductions and discussions of the NCLB statute and parent policies, a guest speaker, lunch, sessions on parent compacts and conferences, and resources like ICRs. It also provides research on the benefits of parent involvement and key players. Terms like joint development and meaningful involvement are defined. Requirements for district and campus parent involvement policies and school-parent compacts are outlined. The importance of evaluation and compliance are discussed. Additional resources for parent involvement are provided.

1. November 10, 2009ESC Region XVPresented by:Crystal Conner, Joyce Sprott & Lois Wagley

2. AGENDA9 :00 – 10:15 am Intro, NCLB Statute & Parent Policies10:15 – 10:30 am Break10:30 – 11:30 am Guest Speaker11:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch1:00 – 2:15 pm Parent Compacts & PT Conferences2:15 – 2:30 pm Break2:30 – 4:00 pm ICRs & Other Resources

4. Parent Involvement Haiku5 syllables in the first line7 syllables in the next line, and5 syllables in the last line.

5. Parent Involvement is one of the most important contributors to school completion and success.Middle and High School students whose parents remain involved tend to:Make better transitions

6. Maintain the quality of their work

7. Develop realistic plans for their future

8. Have higher graduation rates

9. Advance to postsecondary education(Clark, 1993; Henderson & Mapp, 2002; Mapp, 2004; Schargel & Smink, 2001; Williams, 2004)

10. Key Players in Successful Parent Involvement ProgramsStrong school administrative leadersTeachersParents and Family MembersCommunity Members

11. What does the statute say?Parent participation in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities;That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;That parents are full partners and are included in decision making and advisory committees, as appropriate.(SEDL Handout)

12. Terms to ConsiderJoint Development – Team EffortMeaningful Involvement – Get in the GameBuilding Capacity –Develop your Players(SEDL Handout)DEVELOP

13. The Process2ImplementDistribute13EvaluateDistrict/Campus Parent PoliciesDevelop

14. District/Campus Parent Involvement PoliciesCampusStatement of Purpose

15. Developing the Policy

16. Involve Parents in the Schoolwide Plan

17. Building Capacity

18. Annual Meeting

19. School-Parent Compacts

20. EvaluationDistrictStatement of Purpose

21. Developing the Policy

22. Involve Parents in the Schoolwide Plan

23. Build Capacity

24. Coordination of Programs

25. Reservation of Funds (> $500k)Evaluation DEVELOP

26. Activity:Campus Parent Involvement PolicyDEVELOP

27. Julie Halfmann, Guest SpeakerShannon Right Choices for Youthjuliehalfmann@shannonhealth.org325.481.6170

28. We want parents to know…Discuss things you believe parents need to know and record them on the flipchart.DEVELOP

29. The Process2ImplementDistribute13EvaluateSchool- Parent CompactsDevelop

30. School-Parent Compacts Must Address:The responsibility of the campus to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction and the ways in which parents will be responsible for supporting their children’s learning.

31. The importance of ongoing communication and means of communication (parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, access to staff.)DEVELOP

32. School-Parent Compacts:Are required at the campus level only, AND teacher-parent conferences are required at the elementary school where the compact is discussed.

33. Are developed jointly by school administrators and teachers along with parents. (samples)DEVELOP

34. Compact PointersKeep the pledges about equal for each group.