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Our first working group, consisting of parents and community members is focusing on Priority 1: Family Partnerships participation through volunteer opportunities, events, inclusivity, celebrations, and improved communication.
During their 1st meeting they worked together to discover the root cause of Priority 1
During their 2nd meeting our Working Group learned about PDSA Cycles (Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycles).
Next, they used the root cause analysis from their first meeting and data from our NAA survey to write a problem statement.
For the Plan phase of the PDSA Cycle, our working group developed a Sunshine Calls & Virtual Hours positive outreach plan aimed at strengthening parent–teacher relationships. Virtual Hours are open online times for parents to informally join and speak with their child’s teacher. A fund request was submitted to compensate the four teachers who volunteered to have their classes participate in the study. The team is currently developing a pre- and post-survey to gather feedback and measure the impact of the outreach effort within those four classrooms.
Our Community Schools Working Group identified the need for additional data to better understand family–school connections. A pre-survey was conducted with parents to gather input on communication and engagement with teachers. The team also invited teacher volunteers to participate in a study focused on strengthening parent–teacher relationships, and four teachers volunteered to take part. As part of the effort, participating teachers will make one “Sunshine Call” to each student on their roster to share positive updates. They will also host open virtual office hours, providing families with informal opportunities to join a call and speak directly with their child’s teacher.
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