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What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement
This two-part series for administrators will present a deep dive into Family Engagement from multiple perspectives. We will examine family engagement research, strategies, and best practices that can be implemented in a variety of different settings. Practical experiences from family members will be shared. Action steps for developing the capacity of schools and families to form meaningful and productive partnerships for improving student outcomes will be discussed.
Part 1
Part 2
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Previous issues are available on the PaTTAN Family Engagement webpage. Click on "Newsletter" in the dark blue banner, and use the drop down arrow to browse the earlier editions. They are listed by year and date.
Previous issues are available on the PaTTAN Family Engagement webpage. Click on "Newsletter" in the dark blue banner, and use the drop down arrow to browse the earlier editions. They are listed by year and date.
Engaging Families in the IEP Process: A Guide for Schools
(IEP -Individualized Education Program)
This document explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.
A family-friendly explanation of each section of the IEP is included, as well as considerations and conversation starters for use at the IEP team meeting.
For additional information on ways to engage the family and the student in the IEP Process. check out the:
Student Led - IEP Process Resource Hub (SLIEP)
Animated IEP Team Members Videos
Introductory SLIEP Educator & School Video
Introductory SLIEP Family & Youth Video
See the flyers, below, for more information.
Paraprofessionals' Role in Family Education: A Key to Student Success
Students achieve great results when they are supported by families and educators taking an active role in their education. Paraprofessionals have a unique role in a student’s life as they provide many opportunities to help students across the day. Participants will learn best practices, the importance of family engagement to students’ success, and how to do their part each day in the classroom. As with all interactions with students, families, staff, and your community, please refer to your LEA’s policies and procedures for guidance. We aim for you to learn new information, clarify prior learning, and affirm previous conversations in this session. (1 hour)
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides practical strategies for involving family and community members as partners in education. It also provides valuable resources for increasing successful outcomes for all students.
Click here to order the entire FREE Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Partners in Secondary Transition: What Families Need to Know
Family member support is integral to a youth transitioning from high school to adult life. Matters such as customized employment, entitlement vs eligibility, and exploring the option of a two or four year college, are just a few of the topics that may be explored during the transition process. During this webinar, PaTTAN consultants will introduce available resources such as the Family 1-Pager Guides and Planning for the Future Checklist to LEAs and discuss strategies for sharing them with parents and family members in supporting youth in preparing for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.
Talking to LEAs About Communicating Effectively
Families and school staff must engage in regular, two-way, meaningful communication to foster positive, collaborative partnerships between home and school. Effective communication can lead to increased student academic achievement and build positive social experiences. This webinar focuses on the communication skills at one school, as a school leader presents the efforts and outcomes of developing positive communication systems with families.
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