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2007 Institute for School Improvement and Education Options
How the System How the System Might Address Might Address Parental Parental InvolvementInvolvement
PanelistsPanelists
• Kate Kressley, RMC Research and CIIKate Kressley, RMC Research and CII• Eva Patrikakou, CIIEva Patrikakou, CII• Reatha Owen, CIIReatha Owen, CII
S O L I DParents are part of the solution for improved student learning
FoundationStrategies to fit your school’s purpose and plan
Building a Solid FoundationBuilding a Solid Foundation
Parents are an essential
part of the solution
for improved student learning.
Why is Parent Involvement Important?Why is Parent Involvement Important?
Research shows that parent involvement is crucial for…
• Academic achievement outcomes
Parent involvement is associated with higher student achievement outcomes such as grades, standardized scores, or teacher reports
• Social and behavioral outcomesParent involvement is associated with preventing risky behaviors and reducing juvenile delinquency
From: Reynolds, A. & Clements, M. (2005). Parent involvement and children’s school success. In E.N. Patrikakou, R.P. Weissberg, J. Redding, S., & H.J. Walberg. (Eds). School-Family Partnerships for Children’s Success (pp. 109-127). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
________________________________________________________________________Parent Involvement Juvenile Delinquency High School Completion________________________________________________________________________ 0 22.6% 37.3% 1 22.4% 49.5% 2 16.1% 66.2% 3 12.6% 69.6% 4 13.9% 70.6% 5 11.3% 83.1% 6 8.7% 82.6%________________________________________________________________________
Juvenile Delinquency and High School Completion
Rates by Parent Involvement Rating
Title I
Safe & Drug-Free Schools
After-School Programs
English Language Acquisition
Special Education
Parent Involvement and Learning Parent Involvement and Learning Requirements in Federal Education Requirements in Federal Education Programs Programs
No Child Left Behind and Parent No Child Left Behind and Parent Involvement MandatesInvolvement Mandates
School-Parent Compact District Policy School Policy Report Cards Parent Choice State Review Home-School Communication
How well are we doing in How well are we doing in meeting these mandates?meeting these mandates?
Between 2003-2006 the U.S. Department of Education monitoring of 53 State Education Agencies for Title I parent requirements revealed that . . .
72% were not in compliance
Why Solid Why Solid Foundation?Foundation?
in helping schools assess their needs and plan parent involvement targeted to student learning.
Because it works…
Solid Foundation: An evidence-based foundation
• Strengthen family-school connections
• Engage parents in children’s learning
• Improve student academic and social
learning
Solid Foundation is Solid Foundation is designed to:designed to:
Why Solid Foundation?Why Solid Foundation?
With Solid Foundation, the connection between parents and their children’s learning is not left
to chance.
A study of 129 low-performing schools in Illinois showed that Solid Foundation:
Significantly improved student achievement on State tests
Above and beyond the control group
Above and beyond all elementary schools in Illinois
From: Redding, Langdon, Meyer, & Sheley, M. (2004). The Effects of Comprehensive Parent Engagement on Student Learning Outcomes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Family Research Project
An Evidence-based An Evidence-based FoundationFoundation
Solid Foundation Effectiveness Solid Foundation Effectiveness StudyStudy
Mean Difference (Gain) From 2001-2003 in Percent of
Students Meeting or Exceeding Sate Expectations
on ISAT
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
.5
0
Solid Foundation
Control Group
Illinois
Solid Foundation’s HistorySolid Foundation’s History
Developed, field-tested, refined by Academic Development Institute (ADI) in 18 states over 20 years.
Supported by foundations, Regional Educational Laboratory, PIRC funding, and Illinois SEA.
What is Solid Foundation?What is Solid Foundation?
A web-based tool to assess, plan, implement, and monitor parent involvement at the school level.
A two-year assessment-planning-implementation cycle for the School Improvement Plan.
Features of Solid Features of Solid FoundationFoundation
Step by Step Approach
Web-Based System
Flexible Options
Site-Based Decision Making
Self-Sustaining Methods
Quality Resources
External Partner Support
Solid Foundation FlowchartSolid Foundation Flowchart
Center on Innovation & Improvement
Regional Comprehensive Center
State Education Agency
External Partner School –Based Team
Local Education Agency
Who is responsible for this Who is responsible for this process?process?
The principal and the school team guide the Solid Foundation process.
What is a school team?What is a school team?
The school team can be a school improvement team or other school-based team that includes the principal, teacher representatives, parent representatives, and parent facilitator.
Parents are an important part of this team.
What is an external partner?What is an external partner?
The external partner is a technical assistance provider from a partnering organization who assists the school team in the Solid Foundation process.
Who can be partnering Who can be partnering organization?organization?
School District State Education Agency Regional Office of Education (ROE) Statewide System of Support (SSOS) Parent Information Resource Center
(PIRC) Community Based Organization Other
What kinds of assistance does the What kinds of assistance does the external partner provide?external partner provide?
Orient the school team Assist the team with assessment and
planning Build capacity with training and
assistance Monitor progress
Sample TimelineSample Timeline
Solid Foundation – Phase 1
OrientationMeeting
Complete SchoolInformation
Form
Complete Policy Analysis
CompleteSchool
CommunitySurvey
CompleteNeeds
Assessment
CreateAction
Plan
Solid Foundation – Phase 2
ImplementAction Plan
Monitor Progress Evaluate Progress and Repeat Solid Foundation Process
10 Efficient Steps for a Strong 10 Efficient Steps for a Strong School CommunitySchool Community
The principal completes the School Information Form online and organizes a school team.
The partnering organization applies online and receives a web-based training.
Step 1
Step 2
10 Efficient Steps for a Strong 10 Efficient Steps for a Strong School CommunitySchool Community
The principal gathers 6 key documents
District Parent Involvement Policy School Parent Involvement Policy Homework Policy Compact Classroom Visit Policy Student Report Card
Step 3
The school team completes the School Community Survey
Step 5
The principal downloads the Resource Manual
Step 6
The external partner (with the school team) reviews the School Information Form and scores the 6 key documents with Solid Foundation’s web-based rubrics.
Step 4
10 Efficient Steps for a Strong 10 Efficient Steps for a Strong School CommunitySchool Community
10 Efficient Steps for a Strong 10 Efficient Steps for a Strong School CommunitySchool Community
The school team develops an action plan based on the need assessments and School Improvement Plan.
The school team completes a needs assessment using their School Information Form, Policy Analysis, and School Community Survey results.
Step 7
Step 8
10 Efficient Steps for a Strong 10 Efficient Steps for a Strong School CommunitySchool Community
Step 9
Step 10
The principal leads the school team and other staff and volunteers in implementing the action plan.
The school team monitors progress with implementation and updates the action plan.
“Solid Foundation helped us identify how parents can make an academic and social difference in their child’s life at home and school. I would recommend this tool to anyone who is interested in improving their school community. Expect real results.”
Tony Brooks, Cahokia Illinois
Principal