1. The Link to Student Performance
Parents as Partners
The Link to Student Performance

2. What We Believe Engaged parents impact student learning
When we partner, we eliminate resistance (rowing together)
Parents are sending us their “very best”
Parents are their child’s first and best teacher

3. What gets in the Way Trust, it starts with us
Our language is complex (NJE)
Never trained to do this, not in my job description
Our attitude, they won’t come

4. Involve all Stakeholders
Community based (Public Housing)
Faith-based (safe haven)
ELL Advisory Team
Student support staff
School Leadership Teams
Title I funds (parent engagement requirement) 1%

5. What We Offer Transitions to Kindergarten Understanding U. S. Schools
Effective Parent Teacher Conferences
Helping Your Child With Homework
Helping Your Child to Read
State Standards, Assessments and More

6. Think Outside of the Box
Align events with student extended learning
Summer events
Facebook
Back to School Events
Flyers
Refrigerator magnets
Personal phone calls

7. Build it and They Will Come 1000+

8. Things That Work Involve your best teachers Student performances
Child care, snacks, and door prizes
Personal phone calls
Student/Parents learning together

9. What is the Next Step? Survey your families
Determine their needs/wants
Plan a few events, sell it to those with $
Select appropriate times and location
Secure the best facilitators
Market and promote
Deliver and evaluate

10. Priceless!