1. School-Based Efforts: A Plan to Support At-Risk Youth Audrea Baker March 2015

2. Introduction District Family Liaison Audience –School Administrators Purpose –Highlight existing programs and initiatives that are available to assist at-risk youth

3. Youth At-Risk Significant risk factors for school dropout Individual domain Individual Background Characteristics 1.Has a learning disability or emotional disturbance

4. Youth At-Risk Significant risk factors for school dropout School Performance 2.Low achievement 3.Retention/over-age for grade School Engagement 4.Poor attendance 5.Low educational expectations 6.Lack of effort

5. Youth At-Risk Significant risk factors for school dropout School Behavior 7.Misbehavior 8.Early aggression

6. Youth At-Risk Significant risk factors for school dropout Family Engagement/Commitment to Education 9.Low educational expectations 10.Sibling has dropped out 11.Low contact with school

7. Effects and Implications Bullet 1 –1 –2 –3 Bullet 2 –1 –2 –3

8. Effects and Implications Bullet 3 –1 –2 –3 Bullet 4 –1 –2 –3

9. Effects and Implications Bullet 5 –1 –2 –3 Bullet 6 –1 –2 –3

10. Effects and Implications Bullet 7 –1 –2 –3 Bullet 8 –1 –2 –3

11. Solutions – Creating a Framework GoalStrategy Creating a positive school climate Encouraging positive relationships (adult – child) Encouraging positive relationships (school employee – parent)

12. Solutions – Integrating a Framework GoalStrategy Creating a positive school climate Encouraging positive relationships (adult – child) Encouraging positive relationships (school employee – parent)

13. Activity Using the Epstein Framework, list the activities you can do at your school to satisfy each of the categories to increase parental involvement.

14. Epstein’s Framework How Parents Can Become More Involved in School GoalStrategyActivity Parenting Parenting skills are prompted and supported. Communication Communication between home and school is regular, two- way, and meaningful. Volunteering Parents are welcome in the school and their support and assistance is sought. Learning at Home Help parents understand the educational process and their role in supporting student achievement. Parents play an integral part in assisting student learning. School Decision-Making and Advocacy Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families. The intent is to give parents voice in decisions that affect their children’s education. Collaboration with the Community Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.