1. 1 National Dropout Prevention Conference January 15-18, 2008 Daytona Beach, Florida Parent Involvement is One of the Keys to Dropout Prevention

2. 2 Presented By: Mary Lindsey, Ph.D. Florida State HIPPY Director and Marsha Black, Ph.D. University of South Florida Researcher

3. 3 Workshop Agenda Welcome & Introductions Warm-up Activity Workshop Goals Early Literacy Development Parent Involvement in Early Literacy Programs Essential Features of the HIPPY Model Child Success Outcomes Florida HIPPY Research Questions & Answers

4. 4 Purpose The purpose of this workshop is to show how parent involvement may be a key to dropout prevention.

5. 5 Workshop Goals Discuss two early intervention strategies for dropout prevention. Demonstrate how a parent-child home visiting program utilizes the two intervention strategies in working with parents and their children. Present research findings from an early childhood program on parent involvement and children’s pre-literacy skill development.

6. 6 Early Intervention Strategies for Dropout Prevention Early Literacy Development Increased Parent Involvement

7. 7 Early Literacy Development Goal: Child is successfully reading by the third grade. Direct teaching (one-on-one teaching at least four times a week for 25-45 minutes with trained tutors) Active participation Structured activities Monitoring progress

8. 8 Parent Involvement in Early Literacy Programs Parent Strategies: Read aloud to their child and discuss the stories. Encourage your child to practice writing and counting. Appreciate and encourage verbal interaction between yourself and your child.

9. 9 Parent Involvement Outcomes Gain confidence in their role as their child’s most influential teacher. Learn to initiate, monitor and direct children’s educational experiences in the home. Become familiar with child development concepts Increase their communication skills

10. 10 Parent Involvement Outcomes Increase their skills in parenting, organization and time management Become more involved in school and community activities Improve parent-child relationships Improve family relationships

11. 11 3 year home based curriculum 30 weeks per year Professional coordinator Staff of paraprofessionals Role Playing Instructional Technique Home Visits and Group Meetings ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF THE HIPPY MODEL

12. 12 CURRICULUM 3 year home based curriculum 30 weeks per year

13. 13 TEACHING METHOD Role Playing Instructional Technique

14. 14 DELIVERY METHODS Home Visits and Group Meetings

15. 15 STAFF Professional coordinator Staff of paraprofessionals

16. 16 Child Success Outcomes Acquire skills and values that display a predisposition to learning Acquire pre-academic skills and knowledge in key educational domains Are prepared for school and beyond Are more self-confident in their role as learners

17. 17 Child Success Outcomes Acquire skills and values that display a predisposition to learning Are more self-confident in their role as learners Gain increased self-reliance and self- sufficiency Increase literacy in home environments

18. 18 Florida HIPPY Research 2004 What kinds of home literacy activities do HIPPY Parents engage in with their child? Parent Involvement in Literacy Activities and Children’s Readiness for School What kinds of pre-school readiness skills are HIPPY children developing?

19. 19 Child’s Pre-Academic Skills Reading On Their Own 10% 4%

20. 20 HIPPY Reading Results

21. 21 HIPPY Mathematics Results

22. 22 Family Involvement in Literacy Activities Reading to their Children 80% 72%

23. 23 Parent Involvement in Literacy Activities Taught Child Letters, Words, or Numbers 94% 89%

24. 24 The Conclusion YEH! My child graduated from high school!