State Agency: Communication

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Provide Translators or Translated Documents – This strategy describes contacting local families and community members to assist in translation needs, use Google Translator or use translation services when funds are available. 

Arkansas Digital Sandbox - This resource has the technology to add closed-captioning to videos in most the frequently used languages. This tool is provided free of charge to every Arkansas educator by the Arkansas Department of Education. https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/site/sandbox-login 

5 Benefits of Human-Designed thinking for Family Engagement - Human-centered design puts families at the center of individual and organizational practice. It is a process that is intentional about engaging families and including their voices. https://globalfrp.org/content/download/509/4350/file/GFRP_HCD4FE.pdf 

Community Engagement in the Digital Age (Presentation) - This information on good communication was presented by Mr. Joe Quinn at the Arkansas School Board Association annual meeting in 2018.  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DJGxwGIV9dhiOoGD29hMBBswZUmPftlp 

Arkansas Digital Sandbox - This resource has the technology to add closed-captioning to videos in most the frequently used languages. This tool is provided free of charge to every Arkansas educator by the Arkansas Department of Education. https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/site/sandbox-login 

My Child/My Student Public Awareness Campaign - Provides monthly college and career readiness, as well as student safety, information and resources. Encourages positive and meaningful communication between parents and teachers. http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/communications/my-childmy-student 

Strategies for Family Engagement: Attitudes and Practices - This document provides Early Childhood strategies for family engagement by focusing on strengths-based attitudes and relationship-based practices. Examples demonstrate what providers could do or say to integrate Strengths-based Attitudes and Relationship-based Practices into their interactions with families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/strategies-family-engagement-attitudes-practices.pdf 

Asociación para Acción Comunitaria- La Asociación para Acción Comunitaria ha trabajado para construir comunidades resistentes y saludables en el Valle del Sur de Albuquerque y en todo Nuevo México desde 1990.  La PCA se centra en cuestiones fundamentales para la comunidad tal como educación, economía sostenible, y derechos para los inmigrantes. Por medio de la concientización y al aprovecharnos de unas oportunidades de interceder, apoyamos a la gente y a sus familias para que se conviertan en líderes fuertes en sus vecindades y en el estado de Nuevo México. http://forcommunityaction.org/acerca-de-nosotros/mision-e-historia/?lang=es 

Community Engagement in the Digital Age (Presentation) - This information on good communication was presented by Mr. Joe Quinn at the Arkansas School Board Association annual meeting in 2018.  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DJGxwGIV9dhiOoGD29hMBBswZUmPftlp 

Report Card (video) A video explanation of how to view the district and school report card through My School Info as well as a written description of the A-F grading scale. http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/public-school-accountability/school-performance/report-card 

Graduation Rate- This resource provides an explanation of the graduation rate calculations for the ESSA School Index and a Non-Regulatory Guidance documentation from the U.S. Department of Education.http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/public-school-accountability/school-performance/graduation-rate 

Graduation Rate Files- An interactive way to view graduation rate files from 2010-present year. https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/project?v=fMTc0ZjVhNzJiMDY0MDkzMGJjOWQzN2ZmNGRkYzkzMTI 

Reward Schools- Resource detailing public schools that receive financial awards due to achieving high student performance, achieving high student academic growth, which includes high school graduation rates where applicable.http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/public-school-accountability/school-performance/reward-schools 

Standards and Systems Support Map of Specialists  - This map of Arkansas is divided by regions to inform districts and schools on the ADE Specialists who provide support within the assigned regions. http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Public_School_Accountability/Standards_and_Systems_Support/MAP_OF_CO-OP_AREAS__SPECIALISTS_2020-21_082620.pdf 

Social Media Outlets - This strategy utilizes utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. to gain access to and share positive and productive ideas. Examples: #EngagementmattersAR , #TeachArkansas, http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/stories-that-matter  , https://www.facebook.com/arkansased 

Resource Roundup & Nutrition News - Regular publications from the Arkansas Department of Education Child Nutrition Unit with information about and for child nutrition professionals. http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/child-nutrition-unit/nutrition-news 

Dabbling in the Data: A Hands-on Guide to Participatory Data Analysis - This resource includes guidelines for 15 fun activities to help groups analyze and make meaning of data. http://www.publicprofit.net/Dabbling-In-The-Data 

Getting Smart Podcast:  Unlocking what's new and innovative in education-  https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/10/social-emotional-learning-in-the-home/ 

ADE Template and Guide for Parent and Family Engagement Planning - As the Arkansas Department of Education seeks to support stakeholders in developing effective Parent and Family Engagement Plans, sample templates and accompanying guides were developed to offer guidance for ensuring all State and Federal regulations were met. http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/public-school-accountability/federal-programs/parent-and-family-engagement 

Community Engagement in the Digital Age (Presentation) - This information on good communication was presented by Mr. Joe Quinn at the Arkansas School Board Association annual meeting in 2018.  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DJGxwGIV9dhiOoGD29hMBBswZUmPftlp 

Personally Invite Diverse Representatives to Meetings – This strategy describes creating opportunities for diverse members of the school or community by personally inviting them to meetings to ask questions and voice concerns about school programs, practices, etc. 

5 Benefits of Human-Designed thinking for Family Engagement - Human-centered design puts families at the center of individual and organizational practice. It is a process that is intentional about engaging families and including their voices. https://globalfrp.org/content/download/509/4350/file/GFRP_HCD4FE.pdf 

Dabbling in the Data: A Hands-on Guide to Participatory Data Analysis - This resource includes guidelines for 15 fun activities to help groups analyze and make meaning of data. http://www.publicprofit.net/Dabbling-In-The-Data 

Partnership for Community Action - Community based organization in Albuquerque’s South Valley focuses on critical community issues like education, economic sustainability, wellness and immigrant rights. Through raising awareness and advocacy opportunities, the Partnership for Community Action supports people and families to become strong leaders in their neighborhoods. http://forcommunityaction.org/   

The Carnegie Foundation's Classification for Community Engagement - College and University Engagement Initiative (CUEI). CUEI contributes to the fields of community engagement and social innovation through collaboration with students, faculty, community partners, institutions of higher education and networks for community engagement and social innovation.  https://www.brown.edu/academics/college/swearer/programs/college-and-university-engagement-initiative-cuei 

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