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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