Male Engagement: Increasing the Adult Presence in Schools

October 18, 2014

Kimberly McKenzieCommunity Relations/ Communications

Specialistand

Dr. Audrey WittenauerFederal Programs Specialist

Agenda

• Welcome/Introductions

• Agenda

• Purpose

• Program Research

• Program Implementation

• Male Engagement: Father/Volunteer

• Q & A

• Closing

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Purpose

Program Research

Parent Involvement Data

• New research shows that students do much better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education (Science Daily).

• A meta-analysis of 77 studies indicates that parent involvement is associated with higher student achievement outcomes (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

Resiliency

• Re-sil-ience (noun) Also, re-sil-ien-cy. Origin: 1620-Latin resilli (ens), to spring back, rebound (see resilient)

• ability to recover readily from adversity, or the like: buoyancy.

• When things get tough, some people continue to “swim along” while others “nearly sink.” People who are able to “swim” through difficult times are more resilient. They “bounce back” from stressful experiences.

Real Life Example

•Jeffery

•There is no amount of time too small to make a difference

So What?

• Research tells us that some of the important skills that help people to bounce back can be learned by anyone.

• And children learn these skills by watching the adults around them.

• Hence our program…we are going to increase the chances of our children being successful by surrounding them with positive adults!

Program Implementation

• The History…

• The Hazelwood School District launched an innovative program designed to increase the male presence in all of its schools.

• The HSD Heroes Program recruits parents, grandparents, business owners, faith based community leaders, civic organizations and more to help students to become more successful

Components of the HSD Heroes Program

• Academics

• After School Clubs/Programs

• Classroom Support

• District-wide Events

• Lunchroom Buddy

• Mentoring

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• OASIS Reading Mentor

• School Climate

• School Program/Events

• Sports Program

• Recruiting

What does this look like?

• Support academics

• Foster positive relationships

• Provide extra “eyes” around the school

• Support inclusive education

• Help create a more community approach to education

• Partner with staff in helping students become better citizens

HSD Heroes help in many ways• Help load/unload cars and buses

• Help prepare materials for lessons

• Read with students in a classroom

• Eat lunch with students

• Help manage school climate

• Tutor students in a classroom

• Provide extra supervision at recess

• Provide support for substitute teachers

How do we do this?Building Coordinators

• Recruiter for HSD Heroes program

• Help educate staff, parents, friends, etc., about the program

• Become a resident expert

• Train your volunteers

• Put them to work right away in your buildings

• Help volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated

HSD Heroes card: “Make a difference. Impact a

student.”

Volunteers receive one HSD Heroes shirt

Male Engagement: Increasing the Adult Presence In

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Male Engagement: Increasing the Adult Presence In

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Mr. Jamaal ReedHSD Hero and Parent

Questions & Answers

Thank you!