LEAD Hispanic Austin Leadership 2011

LEAD PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT INITIATIVE

THE CHALLENGE

Low Hispanic Graduation Rates

Lack of College Educated Workforce

Transitional Issues Decreasing

Parental Involvement

68%

THE INITIATIVE

Focus on Parents5th Grade interventionInformational, Motivational, and

Empowering WorkshopsCurriculum based programCelebration & Recognition

THE TARGET

Widen Elementary93.5% of

Families Economically Disadvantaged

16 parents recruited

THE MAIN FEATURES

Bilingual ContentConvenient for ParentsMotivational SpeakersLearning Centers for ActivitiesParental Tasks VerifiedIncentive for Parents

WORKSHOP 1 – INFORMING AND MOTIVATING PARENTS

Facts on state of Education in Central Texas

Emphasis on Economic Benefits of Education

Motivational SpeakersEnrollment in the Initiative

INITIATIVE TASKS FOR PARENTS

Conversation about College Parent-Teacher ConferenceVolunteer at SchoolEducational Activities at Home

WORKSHOP 2 - EMPOWERING PARENTS

Strategies on Fostering a Home Learning Environment

Questions for TeachersWays to Volunteer in SchoolLearning Centers for Activities

IMPACT OF INITIATIVE

40+ Hours Volunteered64 Activities Completed CollectivelyImprovement in Student AttitudeHigher Academic AchievementFamily Bonding ExperienceIncreased Interest in Math and

Science

CELEBRATION

Graduation Ceremony for ParentsRecognition and Encouragement

by Prominent SpeakersMusic and FoodGraduation Certificates with

Collage of Family Activity PhotosH-E-B Gift Cards for Families

2011 LEAD Families of Widen Elementary