Parent Outreach and Cultural Diversity

Parent Outreach and Cultural Diversity February 16, 2011

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Parent Outreach Requirements Under the Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Summary of the Research Schools in need of improvement: student disengagement . Six areas for addressing barriers to learning including: 1) Classroom-focused interventions for re-engaging student learning 2) Crisis assistance and intervention 3) Support for transitions 4) Home involvement in support of engagement in schooling 5 ) Community involvement and support 6) Personalized student and family assistance By School Mental Health Project at the University of California Los Angeles (SMHP-UCLA) Feb., 2011.

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Barriers to Parent Engagement At your table: 1. Brainstorm some barriers to parent engagement 2. Discuss possible strategies to overcome ONE barrier.

Barrier: English language proficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Barrier : Mismatch Between School Culture and Home Culture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Socioeconomic Status & Educational Level Barriers Strategies Activities Financial – inability to provide enrichment materials, activities, resources, child care ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1. Introduce families to activities not typical for lower SES groups (ballet, theater, symphony, etc.) 2. Offer enrichment materials as incentives for attendance at school events and meetings 3. Establish parent lending libraries including books, CDs, educational and enrichment games, lap tops, etc.

Socioeconomic Status & Educational Level Barriers Strategies Activities Educational - Logistical less than positive past experiences in school ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

School-Based Barriers Barriers Strategies Activities School friendliness and positive communication ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Parent’s Level of Education- disjunction between home and school ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

School-Based Barriers Barriers Strategies Activities Existence of school Policies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],School Leadership ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Independence vs. Emancipation ,[object Object],[object Object]

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REFLECTIONS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Dr. Shereen Tabrizi, Special Populations Unit Manager [email_address] Pam Kies-Lowe, Homeless Consultant [email_address] Mary Larson, Office of Field Services Education Consultant [email_address] Francisco Garcia, Migrant Consultant G [email_address] Oralia Cooper, Title III Consultant [email_address]

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