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Meeting Date:
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6/12/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Report with Possible Action on Family and Community Engagement
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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As family and community engagement continues to be a priority at MPS, districtwide efforts are increasing to support schools in implementing the six standards of engagement. Throughout the 2017-18 school year, MPS has had an increased number of programs available to schools that help to support engaging families. These include:
• M3 Parent Institute – A six week, cohort based learning opportunity targeting 9th grade families to share what is needed to support their students to and through college.
• Special Education Leadership Institute for Families – A six week, cohort based learning opportunity for families of students with special needs to build knowledge and confidence in the IEP process and learn how to be an advocate for their child’s learning.
• Special Education Liaison for Families (SELF) – A peer support opportunity through which participants receive in depth training on special education and serve as a peer support to other families.
• My Very Own Library – A school-wide program through which all students receive 10 free books of their choice and the school receives a visit from a Scholastic author and extra funds and support to promote family literacy at home.
• Families & Schools Together – An intensive eight week, parent engagement and family strengthening program designed to empower parents to be partners in supporting students’ academic and social success.
• Parent-Teacher Home Visiting Project – A project focused on building meaningful relationships between staff and families through engagement outside of the school setting.
As more program options are available to families, MPS has increased focus on assessing program success and planning for sustainability and expansion.
In addition to continuing to support school-based family and community engagement efforts, the district strives to increase family voice in decision-making. The District Advisory Council continues to have an increase in participants attending meetings this year. Recent agenda items have included: district priorities, Children’s Savings Accounts, the FY19 Budget Process, bullying prevention efforts, and the family components of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Plan.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Danielle J. Costello - Family and Community Engagement Specialist
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Signed By:
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Kellie J Sigh - Director
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Signed By:
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Gina Spang - Chief of Staff
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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