1. FY12 Title I Professional Development Training on Family Involvement
DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: FATHERS COULD BE THE MISSING PIECE!
FY12 Title I Professional Development Training on Family Involvement
February 1, 2012
Ernesto D. Lontoc
Grant Compliance Specialist
Department of Federal and State Programs
This is a sample presentation. You can tweak it to suit your school’s needs and make it your own.

2. It’s the law!
The NCLB legislation requires that local educational agencies are to make sure that parents are fully involved so that “programs, activities, and procedures shall be planned, and implemented with meaningful consultation with parents of participating children.” (ESEA, Section 1118(a)(1)
Parent involvement is mentioned over 300 times in the law!
Parent Involvement is a major component of the NCLB legislation.

3. What is parental involvement?
Parental involvement is the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication as it pertains to academic learning and other school activities. This includes ensuring that:
Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.
Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, working in decision making and on advisory committees to assist the education of their child.

4. Why parent involvement?
TEACHERS SAY…
67% of teachers surveyed (Public Agenda, 2003) believed that their students would perform better in school if their parents were more involved in their child’s education
PARENTS SAY…
72% of parents say children of uninvolved parents sometimes “fall through the cracks” in schools (Johnson & Duffett, 2003)
RESEARCHERS SAY…
University of New Hampshire found that schools would need to increase per-pupil spending by more than $1,000 in order to achieve the same results that are gained with strong parental engagement (Conway, 2008)
What the teacher, parent and research say about parent involvement.

5. SCHOOL BOARD’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Offer a world-class education with a Student-First Focus
Launch a Family Matters Initiative
Ensure a Qualified and Well-Trained Workforce throughout the school district
Implement an Efficiency and Accountability agenda
Engage in an effective Communications Campaign
You will learn more about the School Board’s Strategic Plan in our district website under the Superintendent’s Search page.

6. What is the bottom line? It is all about students’ achievement!
It is all about equity- all children have the opportunity for a high quality education, with high standards and high quality teachers.
Family involvement is all about student achievement!

7. Research says…..
When families are engaged, students achieve more, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic/racial background, or the parents' education level. (Antunez, 2000)
The research is strong in showing the direct correlation between family engagement and improved academic achievement of students.

8. Research says…..
When families are engaged in their child’s schooling, the child will exhibit more positive attitudes and behavior. (Epstein, 2001) ‘

9. Research says…..
Students whose families are engaged in their lives have higher graduation rates and greater enrollment rates in postsecondary education. (Henderson and Mapp, 2002)

10. How do fathers compare with mothers in their level of involvement in schools?
In two-parent families, the proportion of children with highly involved fathers is about half of the proportion with highly involved mothers, 27 percent and 56 percent, respectively.
In two-parent families, mothers generally assume primary responsibility for involvement in children’s schools.
As far as school involvement, mothers participate more than fathers.

11. Fathers make a difference too!
Research shows that the more involved dads are, the better the child does in school.
Children learn more.
Perform better in school.
Exhibit healthier behavior.
Fewer behavioral problems.
Higher level of sociability.
Boosts children's confidence.
Children enjoy school more. (
We need active participation from dads, uncles, grandpa, and other appropriate male figure.

12. The impact of fathers on cognitive ability and educational achievement
Infancy- Fathers who are involved, nurturing and
playful with their infants have children with higher IQ’s.
Research is strong in documenting the positive impact of fathers in the cognitive and educational achievement of infant, toddler, and adolescent.

13. The impact of fathers on cognitive ability and educational achievement
Toddler- Toddlers with involved fathers go on to start school with higher levels of academic readiness.

14. The impact of fathers on cognitive ability and educational achievement
Adolescent- Active and nurturing style of fathers are associated with high verbal skills, intellectual functioning and academic achievement; highly involved fathers had children who were 43 percent more likely than other children to earn most A’s and 33 percent less likely than other children to repeat a grade.

15. When planning for parent involvement….
Identify potential barriers and proactively work together to overcome them.
lack of time, economic constraints, lack of
transportation, lack of childcare, language,
cultural and religious, conflicting schedules etc.
Always remember to put yourself in the parents’ shoes!
Fathers need to feel welcome and comfortable in school. They need to understand fully the things being discussed and the ways they will be able to help the child in school.

16. CICYW? Game
Can I Copy Your Work? Game

17. <33 HF DNT CMIIW! CICYW? Game RLS
Be/make friends; Have fun; Do Not Correct Me If I Am Wrong!

18. CICYW? Game
CD9
Parents are around.

19. CICYW? Game
PAL
Parents are listening.

20. CICYW? Game
P911
Parent alert

21. CICYW? Game :I
My lips are sealed.

22. CICYW? Game
PRW
Parents are watching.

23. CICYW? Game
PIR
Parents are in the room.

24. CICYW? Game
>:(
Very mad

25. CICYW? Game
ily
I love you

26. CICYW? Game
LMIRL
Lets meet in real life

27. CICYW? Game
POS
Parents over shoulder

28. CICYW? Game RX
Drugs/Prescription

29. CICYW? Game 9
Parent watching

30. CICYW? Game 99
Parent no longer watching

31. CICYW? Game
KPC
Keeping parent clueless

32. CICYW? Game
BOS
Brother over shoulder

33. CICYW? Game
AITR
Adult in the room

34. CICYW? Game
LIK
Liquor

35. CICYW? Game
PBB
Parent behind back

36. CICYW? Game
MWAH
Kiss

37. CICYW? And the winner is….
OMG AFAIK Amy CID BCZ Jessica MHOB TD Jason TMI FNITE
Oh my gosh as far as I know Amy is crying in disgrace because Jessica could not mind her own business and told Jason too much information about Friday night.

38. Tips on getting fathers involved
Create volunteer opportunities and special events for dads.
Many dads prefer hands-on projects, as well as “Dad Only” events, school carnivals, sports activities, father-daughter/father-son activities and back-to-school fests.
Give it to them straight.
Men want clearly defined volunteer roles and expectations. Telling them the what, where, when, and how makes them more likely to volunteer.
So many interesting tips on getting fathers involved.

39. Tips on getting fathers involved
Communicate with dads in the way they want to be reached.
Dads want fewer meetings. They prefer to receive communications via or newsletter, with information presented in bulleted lists or as brief summary points.
Seek out male members in the community.
Instead of waiting for men to come to you, go where men gather in the community such as ball games, Rotary, Kiwanis or Lions Club, and Sports Grill restaurants.

40. Tips on getting fathers involved
No “Dear Parents” letter please…..
“Dear Parents” is a code for “Dear Mom”. If you need help from dads, make sure it greets them as “ Dear Dads” and or “ For Dads Only”.
Recognize and celebrate fathers involvement.
Publicize your successes. Reinforcing men’s contributions creates a positive and welcoming school atmosphere for dads.
Every school is unique! Always make sure that your
principal is on board for every Dad’s activity that you
plan to do!
Keep your principal on board!

41. Programs that work Dad’s Day is the First Day
In Indianapolis Public Schools, the first day of school is called “Dad’s Day is the First Day”, to persuade dads to bring their children to school. The district continues its efforts throughout the year, encouraging mothers in urban schools to reach out to students male models.
The Security Dads
In San Diego City Schools, administrators have found that fathers prefer to be given specific tasks and the leeway to do them. The Security Dads was formed, which matches volunteers with spending an hour or more each week patrolling the school hallways, mentoring students, and or providing expertise in school projects.
There are lots programs where we can get interesting ideas. Consider the uniqueness of your school!

42. Programs that work R.E.A.D. to Kids
Reconnecting Education And Dads, Kansas City, Missouri, is a project of the Urban Fathering Project. This activity helps dads develop a reading program for their children.
Parents as Teachers
A statewide program in St. Louis, Missouri, this program advocates that parents are children’s first teachers.

43. Programs that work Dads Breakfast Program
Dads first have breakfast with their children, then
have a dads-only discussion led by parent liaison
about the school project, and then rejoin their
children to do the classroom/school work and
other fixing up in the classroom/school.
Walk for Success
Team of parent liaison, teachers and dads walk door to door and share information about student achievement test schedule and testing tips.

44. Programs that work What My Father Means to Me; Me and My Dad
Essay and Poster Making Contest
A powerful strategy that enhances the writing and art skills of students; use students’ work to celebrate Dads in school.
Me and He
An after school activity that showcases children and their male role models’ hobbies and talents.

45. Programs that work Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
A K-12 program, invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures to volunteer at least one day all day at their child’s/student's school during the school year. Individuals sign up at a kick-off event such as a “Dads and Kids Pizza Night” or “Donuts with Dad” or in the office at any time throughout the school year. The program is overseen by a “Top Dog” volunteer who partners with the school administrator to coordinate scheduling and identify opportunities for Watch DOGS to provide assistance at the school. Watch DOGS volunteers perform a variety of tasks during their volunteer day including monitoring the school entrance, assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars, monitoring the lunch room, or helping in the classroom with a teacher's guidance by working with small groups of students on homework, flashcards, or spelling.

46. Programs that work The Starlight Cove Elementary’s A.R.M.Y.(Active
Responsible Men for Youth)
This is an initiative started by the AP Matthew Payner and Guidance Counselor, Michael Kane. It's goal is to provide a time for dads, uncles, grandpas, older brothers or any other significant male role models in a child's life to spend quality time at school with them. A summer event included making a "toolbox" to store question stems to be used to discuss books and a recent event focused on how to initiate and hold meaningful conversations with their children.  
Kudos to Starlight Cove Elementary School! We can make it work.

47. Father Involvement Resources
All Pro Dad,
Black Star Project,
National Center for Fathering,
National Fatherhood Initiative,
PTA,
Real Men Cook,
Three for Me,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
fatherhood initiative,
Wonderful resources available!

48. The Reward
In short, when parents are involved in education, children do better in school, and schools get better.
Great parent involvement= high achieving students=great schools

49. THNX
Thanks

50. References
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Dr. Monica Knight: The “Parent-digm” Shift- Part 2- ECTAC Presentation

51. References
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