5222015

Keeping the Momentum Going Summer Strategies to Keep Families

and Students Engaged in Learning

May 18 2015 LEA to LEA Webinar

PaTTAN

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

PaTTANrsquos Mission

The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance

Network (PaTTAN) is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of

Special Education and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special

education services

1

5222015

PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)

teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services

before considering a more restrictive environment

LEA to LEA Webinar Series 2014-2015

2

5222015

Objective

bull Participants will learn practices and strategies to consider as a means to engage students and families during the summer months

5

Research

Federal research shows that Summer Programs

bull Can support academic achievement

bull Support other outcomes (eg social skills identity development) that enable learning

bull Can support family involvement

Adapted from The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning After-School Summer Learning and Family Involvement as Critical Learning Supports February 2009

3

5222015

Benefits to Year-Round Learning

Year-round initiatives bolster learning bull Shared resources among educational partners bull Family and youth engagement in learning bull Prevention on summer learning loss

Adapted from Year-Round Learnings Continuity in Education Across Settings and Time Through Expanded Learning Opportunities National Conference of State Legislatures December 2012

Spring-Ford Area

School District

4

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) is located in the western central portion of Montgomery County and in the

eastern central section of Chester County

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull The growing community of approximately 47370 offers the best of both a small-town atmosphere and proximity to metropolitan attractions The 2010 US Census reported an increase of 10885 or 2984 from 2000 to 2010

bull Spring-Ford schools include ndash Seven elementary schools ndash Flex Center ndash grades 56 and grade 7

ndash 8th Grade Center

ndash Spring-Ford Area High School bull 9th Grade Center bull 10-12 Grade Center

5

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Communicating Throughout the Year bull Website bull Direct Email Messages - Skylert bull Social Media

ndash Facebook ndash Twitter

ndash Pinterest

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Website The SFASD site showcases our student accomplishments and is a source of information for parents and community members Our hope that the website will promote student family and community involvement in our district whether stakeholders are looking for sports schedules building events or general information about the district

bull Direct Email Messages ndash Skylert SFASD uses Skylert to directly email parents either as a group (parents in a particular school) or the entire parent population Skylert is used to communication important information share upcoming events and more

6

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)

teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services

before considering a more restrictive environment

LEA to LEA Webinar Series 2014-2015

2

5222015

Objective

bull Participants will learn practices and strategies to consider as a means to engage students and families during the summer months

5

Research

Federal research shows that Summer Programs

bull Can support academic achievement

bull Support other outcomes (eg social skills identity development) that enable learning

bull Can support family involvement

Adapted from The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning After-School Summer Learning and Family Involvement as Critical Learning Supports February 2009

3

5222015

Benefits to Year-Round Learning

Year-round initiatives bolster learning bull Shared resources among educational partners bull Family and youth engagement in learning bull Prevention on summer learning loss

Adapted from Year-Round Learnings Continuity in Education Across Settings and Time Through Expanded Learning Opportunities National Conference of State Legislatures December 2012

Spring-Ford Area

School District

4

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) is located in the western central portion of Montgomery County and in the

eastern central section of Chester County

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull The growing community of approximately 47370 offers the best of both a small-town atmosphere and proximity to metropolitan attractions The 2010 US Census reported an increase of 10885 or 2984 from 2000 to 2010

bull Spring-Ford schools include ndash Seven elementary schools ndash Flex Center ndash grades 56 and grade 7

ndash 8th Grade Center

ndash Spring-Ford Area High School bull 9th Grade Center bull 10-12 Grade Center

5

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Communicating Throughout the Year bull Website bull Direct Email Messages - Skylert bull Social Media

ndash Facebook ndash Twitter

ndash Pinterest

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Website The SFASD site showcases our student accomplishments and is a source of information for parents and community members Our hope that the website will promote student family and community involvement in our district whether stakeholders are looking for sports schedules building events or general information about the district

bull Direct Email Messages ndash Skylert SFASD uses Skylert to directly email parents either as a group (parents in a particular school) or the entire parent population Skylert is used to communication important information share upcoming events and more

6

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Objective

bull Participants will learn practices and strategies to consider as a means to engage students and families during the summer months

5

Research

Federal research shows that Summer Programs

bull Can support academic achievement

bull Support other outcomes (eg social skills identity development) that enable learning

bull Can support family involvement

Adapted from The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning After-School Summer Learning and Family Involvement as Critical Learning Supports February 2009

3

5222015

Benefits to Year-Round Learning

Year-round initiatives bolster learning bull Shared resources among educational partners bull Family and youth engagement in learning bull Prevention on summer learning loss

Adapted from Year-Round Learnings Continuity in Education Across Settings and Time Through Expanded Learning Opportunities National Conference of State Legislatures December 2012

Spring-Ford Area

School District

4

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) is located in the western central portion of Montgomery County and in the

eastern central section of Chester County

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull The growing community of approximately 47370 offers the best of both a small-town atmosphere and proximity to metropolitan attractions The 2010 US Census reported an increase of 10885 or 2984 from 2000 to 2010

bull Spring-Ford schools include ndash Seven elementary schools ndash Flex Center ndash grades 56 and grade 7

ndash 8th Grade Center

ndash Spring-Ford Area High School bull 9th Grade Center bull 10-12 Grade Center

5

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Communicating Throughout the Year bull Website bull Direct Email Messages - Skylert bull Social Media

ndash Facebook ndash Twitter

ndash Pinterest

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Website The SFASD site showcases our student accomplishments and is a source of information for parents and community members Our hope that the website will promote student family and community involvement in our district whether stakeholders are looking for sports schedules building events or general information about the district

bull Direct Email Messages ndash Skylert SFASD uses Skylert to directly email parents either as a group (parents in a particular school) or the entire parent population Skylert is used to communication important information share upcoming events and more

6

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Benefits to Year-Round Learning

Year-round initiatives bolster learning bull Shared resources among educational partners bull Family and youth engagement in learning bull Prevention on summer learning loss

Adapted from Year-Round Learnings Continuity in Education Across Settings and Time Through Expanded Learning Opportunities National Conference of State Legislatures December 2012

Spring-Ford Area

School District

4

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) is located in the western central portion of Montgomery County and in the

eastern central section of Chester County

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull The growing community of approximately 47370 offers the best of both a small-town atmosphere and proximity to metropolitan attractions The 2010 US Census reported an increase of 10885 or 2984 from 2000 to 2010

bull Spring-Ford schools include ndash Seven elementary schools ndash Flex Center ndash grades 56 and grade 7

ndash 8th Grade Center

ndash Spring-Ford Area High School bull 9th Grade Center bull 10-12 Grade Center

5

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Communicating Throughout the Year bull Website bull Direct Email Messages - Skylert bull Social Media

ndash Facebook ndash Twitter

ndash Pinterest

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Website The SFASD site showcases our student accomplishments and is a source of information for parents and community members Our hope that the website will promote student family and community involvement in our district whether stakeholders are looking for sports schedules building events or general information about the district

bull Direct Email Messages ndash Skylert SFASD uses Skylert to directly email parents either as a group (parents in a particular school) or the entire parent population Skylert is used to communication important information share upcoming events and more

6

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) is located in the western central portion of Montgomery County and in the

eastern central section of Chester County

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull The growing community of approximately 47370 offers the best of both a small-town atmosphere and proximity to metropolitan attractions The 2010 US Census reported an increase of 10885 or 2984 from 2000 to 2010

bull Spring-Ford schools include ndash Seven elementary schools ndash Flex Center ndash grades 56 and grade 7

ndash 8th Grade Center

ndash Spring-Ford Area High School bull 9th Grade Center bull 10-12 Grade Center

5

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Communicating Throughout the Year bull Website bull Direct Email Messages - Skylert bull Social Media

ndash Facebook ndash Twitter

ndash Pinterest

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Website The SFASD site showcases our student accomplishments and is a source of information for parents and community members Our hope that the website will promote student family and community involvement in our district whether stakeholders are looking for sports schedules building events or general information about the district

bull Direct Email Messages ndash Skylert SFASD uses Skylert to directly email parents either as a group (parents in a particular school) or the entire parent population Skylert is used to communication important information share upcoming events and more

6

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Communicating Throughout the Year bull Website bull Direct Email Messages - Skylert bull Social Media

ndash Facebook ndash Twitter

ndash Pinterest

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Website The SFASD site showcases our student accomplishments and is a source of information for parents and community members Our hope that the website will promote student family and community involvement in our district whether stakeholders are looking for sports schedules building events or general information about the district

bull Direct Email Messages ndash Skylert SFASD uses Skylert to directly email parents either as a group (parents in a particular school) or the entire parent population Skylert is used to communication important information share upcoming events and more

6

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD shares information about non-profit community events on the Events and Flyers webpage The district provides this space as community service as part of our Green Initiative

Spring-Ford Area School District

bull Social Media ndash Facebook used as a two way communication tool to

interact with our parents and interested community members

ndash Twitter used mainly to communicate with students (middle to high school aged) and media

ndash Pinterest new this year SFASDrsquos Pinterest page shares information about the district in the news education in the news ideas for parents and teachers (soft launch)

Facebook and Twitter messages vary depending on the audience

7

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Summer Fun ndash Parent Resource content pulled from educational sites like PBSorg Scholasticcom and EducationWorldcom

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Area School District

8

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Social Media Plan Spring-Ford 60 Facts to celebrate the districts 60th Anniversary we will post 60 facts throughout the year starting this summer

Show Us Your Summer Contest encourage families to send their summer selfies whether theyrsquore on vacation at the pool or at home

prize (shirt key chain etc)

Meet Our Staff Facebook feature used throughout the year but with a focus on our staffrsquos favorite summer activity summer reading book or summer vacation location

Wersquoll incorporate voting and a weekly winner will receive a SFASD

Spring-Ford Area School District

Spring-Ford Summer Enrichment and Education Resources

bull Cool School bull Summer Band bull Summer Strings Camp bull Food Service Information--

Our food service department provides information for summer meals through WHY HUNGER

wwwwhyhungerorgfindfood

9

5222015

Spring-Ford Area School District

SFASD Cool School offers courses available for students completing grades K-6 with a focus on enrichment arts and sports Courses are taught by SFASD teachers

bull Basket Making bull CSI Spring-Ford bull Space Camp bull Everything Frisbee bull Painting bull Songwriting bull Crossing the Bridge bull Reading Roundup bull Team Building bull Math Connections bull Lego Mania

Spring-Ford Area School District

Summer Band and Strings Lessons All SFASD students who are studying an instrument are invited to participate in private and group lessons during the summer

The benefits of summer lessons are tremendous as they will ensure continued musical growth throughout the summer months

10

5222015

Discovery Charter School

DCS Demographics

bull Celebrating 12 years of service bull Located in the West Parkside area of Urban

Philadelphia bull Student Population 800 bull Serving grades K-8 bull 97 African American bull 73 Receives Free or Reduced Lunch

11

5222015

Who Are We

New ndashNewrsquos

bull Incoming Kindergarten Students

ndash Site Word List

ndash Websites

ndash Physical Preparation ndash Setting a successful atmosphere

12

5222015

Summer Exit Interviews

bull Individual Enrichment Packets bull Grades 4 thru 8 bull Grades K thru 3

A parents perspective

bull Summer Scavenger Hunt

ndash Tour through the city

ndash wwwvisitphillycomguide

13

5222015

Discovery Charter School

DCS Demographics

bull Celebrating 12 years of service bull Located in the West Parkside area of Urban

Philadelphia bull Student Population 800 bull Serving grades K-8 bull 97 African American bull 73 Receives Free or Reduced Lunch

11

5222015

Who Are We

New ndashNewrsquos

bull Incoming Kindergarten Students

ndash Site Word List

ndash Websites

ndash Physical Preparation ndash Setting a successful atmosphere

12

5222015

Summer Exit Interviews

bull Individual Enrichment Packets bull Grades 4 thru 8 bull Grades K thru 3

A parents perspective

bull Summer Scavenger Hunt

ndash Tour through the city

ndash wwwvisitphillycomguide

13

5222015

Who Are We

New ndashNewrsquos

bull Incoming Kindergarten Students

ndash Site Word List

ndash Websites

ndash Physical Preparation ndash Setting a successful atmosphere

12

5222015

Summer Exit Interviews

bull Individual Enrichment Packets bull Grades 4 thru 8 bull Grades K thru 3

A parents perspective

bull Summer Scavenger Hunt

ndash Tour through the city

ndash wwwvisitphillycomguide

13

5222015

Summer Exit Interviews

bull Individual Enrichment Packets bull Grades 4 thru 8 bull Grades K thru 3

A parents perspective

bull Summer Scavenger Hunt

ndash Tour through the city

ndash wwwvisitphillycomguide

13

5222015

ESY

bull Special Services bull IEP goal related work bull Individualized for all students

Summer School

bullDesigned for students who have failed one academic subject bullStudents complete an online program aligned to the common core standards for that grade level in reading or math

14

5222015

Summer Camps

bull Information Session bull Academic enrichment bull Social skill reinforcement bull Stem Program bull Basketball Camp

Summer Reading List

bull Students complete work in relation to their summer reading in the fall

bull Typically students are required to read one novel per grade

bull Significant component of first trimester grade to hold students and parents accountable

bull Reading Passport

15

5222015

Incentivize your summer

bull ldquoAll Callrdquo Phone Blast Weekly based on completing academic work on educational websites

Web Sources

httpwwwstarfallcom

bull httpwwwjumpstartcomparentsactivities

bull httpwwwsmarttutorcomfree-resourcesfree-reading-lessonskindergarten-reading

bull httpwwwknowledgeadventurecomgradekindergarten-games

bull httpwwweducationcomgamesmathkindergartenutm_source=googleamputm_medium=semamputm_c ampaign=math-gamecgdddsamputm_content=mathamputm_term=lpampcid=550000ampgclid=CM2K9v_p5sECFUsV7AodCjEA 9w

bull httpwwwsesamestreetorggamesgclid=COaqwovq5sECFSgLMgodRCwAhQ

bull httpwwwsoftschoolscommathgames

bull httpwwwturtlediarycomkindergarten-gamesmath-gameshtml

httplpbook-palcomsummer-reading-2015

httpwebguiphilak12pausofficesccurriculumsummer-reading-lists

16

5222015

Summer Camps

bull Information Session bull Academic enrichment bull Social skill reinforcement bull Stem Program bull Basketball Camp

Summer Reading List

bull Students complete work in relation to their summer reading in the fall

bull Typically students are required to read one novel per grade

bull Significant component of first trimester grade to hold students and parents accountable

bull Reading Passport

15

5222015

Incentivize your summer

bull ldquoAll Callrdquo Phone Blast Weekly based on completing academic work on educational websites

Web Sources

httpwwwstarfallcom

bull httpwwwjumpstartcomparentsactivities

bull httpwwwsmarttutorcomfree-resourcesfree-reading-lessonskindergarten-reading

bull httpwwwknowledgeadventurecomgradekindergarten-games

bull httpwwweducationcomgamesmathkindergartenutm_source=googleamputm_medium=semamputm_c ampaign=math-gamecgdddsamputm_content=mathamputm_term=lpampcid=550000ampgclid=CM2K9v_p5sECFUsV7AodCjEA 9w

bull httpwwwsesamestreetorggamesgclid=COaqwovq5sECFSgLMgodRCwAhQ

bull httpwwwsoftschoolscommathgames

bull httpwwwturtlediarycomkindergarten-gamesmath-gameshtml

httplpbook-palcomsummer-reading-2015

httpwebguiphilak12pausofficesccurriculumsummer-reading-lists

16

5222015

Incentivize your summer

bull ldquoAll Callrdquo Phone Blast Weekly based on completing academic work on educational websites

Web Sources

httpwwwstarfallcom

bull httpwwwjumpstartcomparentsactivities

bull httpwwwsmarttutorcomfree-resourcesfree-reading-lessonskindergarten-reading

bull httpwwwknowledgeadventurecomgradekindergarten-games

bull httpwwweducationcomgamesmathkindergartenutm_source=googleamputm_medium=semamputm_c ampaign=math-gamecgdddsamputm_content=mathamputm_term=lpampcid=550000ampgclid=CM2K9v_p5sECFUsV7AodCjEA 9w

bull httpwwwsesamestreetorggamesgclid=COaqwovq5sECFSgLMgodRCwAhQ

bull httpwwwsoftschoolscommathgames

bull httpwwwturtlediarycomkindergarten-gamesmath-gameshtml

httplpbook-palcomsummer-reading-2015

httpwebguiphilak12pausofficesccurriculumsummer-reading-lists

16

5222015

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Karen Leslie‐Henry Director Continuing Education amp Community Outreach

Brenda Wilford Family Liaison PATCHampS Co-Chairperson

Family Engagement LEA to LEA Webinar Series 2014-2015 Keeping the Momentum Going Summer Strategies to Keep Families and

Students Engaged in Learning May 18 2015

17

5222015

Founded 1820 3rd Oldest School for the Deaf in the Nation

Serves students from 26 different school districts

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

PSD Mission Statement The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf educates students to

succeed by recognizing and developing individual strengths

building confidence collaborating with families amp

communities in a nurturing dynamic and language‐rich

environment steeped in cultural awareness of Deaf

Hearing and worldwide diversity October 2013

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

18

5222015

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

bull Serves 180 students from 26 different school

districts

bull 74 Philadelphia residents

bull 93 Hearing Parents 5 Deaf Parents

bull 2 DeafHearing Parents

bull 18 Cochlear Implants

bull 63 Other amplification

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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5222015

Psychologists Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Audiology Speech Nurses Social Workers Counselors

Marsha Miceli Director of Student Support Services

CONTINUING EDUCATION amp COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Program amp Activity Team Faculty Staff Students and Families

Community amp Business Partners - Future Transitions Resource amp Services Agencies

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Deaf Professional Speaker Drexel University Delta Zeta Partnership Mosaic Mural Art Collaboration

Tutor Program Partnership Career Exploration Community Partner HLAA Walk 4 Hearing Team PSD

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PATCHampS Partnership Action Team of Community Home amp School

Goals encompass six areas of involvement (Parenting Communication Volunteering Learning at Home Decision Making and

Volunteer Appreciation Event Parent Child Dance Bring Fathers to School

Collaborating with Community)

Police amp Fire Community Event Family Program Fundraiser

Family Education Workshop Series Bring Fathers to School Bring Fathers to School Saturday Soccer League

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Summer Programs

Extended School Year (ESY)

IEP Determined

5 Week 20 Day Program

July 8th ‐ August 6th

Academic amp Activities Components

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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Psychologists Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Audiology Speech Nurses Social Workers Counselors

Marsha Miceli Director of Student Support Services

CONTINUING EDUCATION amp COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Program amp Activity Team Faculty Staff Students and Families

Community amp Business Partners - Future Transitions Resource amp Services Agencies

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Deaf Professional Speaker Drexel University Delta Zeta Partnership Mosaic Mural Art Collaboration

Tutor Program Partnership Career Exploration Community Partner HLAA Walk 4 Hearing Team PSD

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5222015

PATCHampS Partnership Action Team of Community Home amp School

Goals encompass six areas of involvement (Parenting Communication Volunteering Learning at Home Decision Making and

Volunteer Appreciation Event Parent Child Dance Bring Fathers to School

Collaborating with Community)

Police amp Fire Community Event Family Program Fundraiser

Family Education Workshop Series Bring Fathers to School Bring Fathers to School Saturday Soccer League

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Summer Programs

Extended School Year (ESY)

IEP Determined

5 Week 20 Day Program

July 8th ‐ August 6th

Academic amp Activities Components

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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5222015

PATCHampS Partnership Action Team of Community Home amp School

Goals encompass six areas of involvement (Parenting Communication Volunteering Learning at Home Decision Making and

Volunteer Appreciation Event Parent Child Dance Bring Fathers to School

Collaborating with Community)

Police amp Fire Community Event Family Program Fundraiser

Family Education Workshop Series Bring Fathers to School Bring Fathers to School Saturday Soccer League

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Summer Programs

Extended School Year (ESY)

IEP Determined

5 Week 20 Day Program

July 8th ‐ August 6th

Academic amp Activities Components

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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Summer Resources Mobilizing Families

Promoting Parent Leadership

Encouraging Family‐to‐Family Communications

Summer Activities Resource Guide

Identifying Group Activities

amp Networking Supports

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Summer Resources bull Captioned Movies Guide bull wwwcaptionfishcom

bull Free Bowling bull httpwwwkidsbowlfreecomstatephpstate=PA

bull Free Philadelphia bull httpphiladelphiaaboutcomodeventsthingstodotpfree_things_to_doht

m

bull Philadelphia Free Activities bull httpwwwtripadvisorcomTravel‐g60795‐

c110181PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaFreeActivitieshtml

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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Summer Resources Mobilizing Families

Promoting Parent Leadership

Encouraging Family‐to‐Family Communications

Summer Activities Resource Guide

Identifying Group Activities

amp Networking Supports

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Summer Resources bull Captioned Movies Guide bull wwwcaptionfishcom

bull Free Bowling bull httpwwwkidsbowlfreecomstatephpstate=PA

bull Free Philadelphia bull httpphiladelphiaaboutcomodeventsthingstodotpfree_things_to_doht

m

bull Philadelphia Free Activities bull httpwwwtripadvisorcomTravel‐g60795‐

c110181PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaFreeActivitieshtml

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

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No Place for Hate (ADL) bull Schoolwide amp Community Involvement amp Instruction

bull Officially the ONLY DEAF No Place for Hate School

bull 2013 amp 2014

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Community Collaboration Video

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THANK YOU

Karen Leslie-Henry

Brenda Wilford klesliehenrypsdorg bwilfordpsdorg

wwwpsdorg

Pride Strength Determination

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Philadelphia PA 19144 - wwwpsdorg

Family-School Partnership Standards

Welcoming All Families Into the

School Community

Communicating Effectively

Supporting Student Success

Speaking Up for Every Child

Shared Decision-Making

Collaborating with Community

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Web Resources

bull wwwpattannet Enhancing Family Engagement Training Series

bull wwwptaorg National Parent Teacher Association bull wwwhfrporg Harvard Family Research Project

ndash Year-Round Learning Linking Afterschool and Summer Learning to Support Student Success

ndash Family Engagement in Anywhere Anytime Learning

ndash The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning After-School Summer Learning and Family Involvement as Critical Learning Supports

Contact Information

Erin Crew

ecrewspring-fordnet

Pam Evans pevansdcsschoolcom

Karen Leslie-Henry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania klesliehenrypsdorg

Tom Wolf Governor

Kim Jenkins kjenkinspattannet

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Web Resources

bull wwwpattannet Enhancing Family Engagement Training Series

bull wwwptaorg National Parent Teacher Association bull wwwhfrporg Harvard Family Research Project

ndash Year-Round Learning Linking Afterschool and Summer Learning to Support Student Success

ndash Family Engagement in Anywhere Anytime Learning

ndash The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning After-School Summer Learning and Family Involvement as Critical Learning Supports

Contact Information

Erin Crew

ecrewspring-fordnet

Pam Evans pevansdcsschoolcom

Karen Leslie-Henry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania klesliehenrypsdorg

Tom Wolf Governor

Kim Jenkins kjenkinspattannet

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