Implementing Quality Family Engagement Practices Trainer Tip: Greet the participants as they enter the room to model process conditions! Trainer Prep: Set the tables. Each participant will need: Core Belief Survey Sheet of blank paper (Paper Ball Activity) Process Conditions Worksheet Each table will need: Art supplies Chart paper Set of research articles Candy Hang the laminated responses in different corners for the Core Belief activity. On chart paper: Process Conditions Parking Lot Group Agreements Jenni Brasington

The Reality of Implementation and Execution

The Unfortunate Reality The Training Cycle ATTEND a conference or training MOTIVATED to implement new learning REALITY hits back at school or the office Everyday Lack of Confidence Old habits APPLICATION Low

Quote Without implementation support, training and PD is merely an expensive vacation away from our daily responsibilities

My Reality Add picture of gym, weights, candy etc…., tv

? What Works? Provide assistance turning knowledge into action Concrete strategies and clear guidance on quality practices Coaching

Turning Knowledge Into Action

Rubric Benefits: Concrete examples Ability to assess quality practices Monitor progress over time Increases reliability and reduces bias Common definition of quality practice across sites and staff

Rubric Benefits: Developmental path to achieve mastery Staff develop ownership and can judge quality practice in themselves and others Ability to target areas of strength and areas that require more skill development

Developmental path to mastery Concrete examples of mastery

Planning with the End in Mind What should we see and hear from Educators? What should we see and hear from Families? This step is important in the planning process. If we implement this well, what should we expect to see in staff an families. What are we shooting for. Important for staff to articulate this during planning. Do they know what they are There are also know surprises on what stuff will be observed on. Staff will e observed on how well they’ve implemented these actions. Above. You also know what it is

Coaching on Family Engagement Initiatives

Adapted from: Joyce and Showers 1981. Think About…….. Transfer of Learning: Adapted from: Joyce and Showers 1981. Training Components Skills Attained Transfer to Job Theory 10-20% 5-10% Demonstration 30-35% Practice 60-70% Feedback 70-80% Coaching 80-90%

Reflective Coaching Cycle Observe Reflect and Analyze Data Post Observation Conference Implement Plan (Engage!) Set a Focus SAN Year 1 - June 2013

Observation Tool

How to Use Tool Choose an event/initiative to observe Determine what to observe Take good narrative notes. Use diagrams, pictures and if possible video. Have staff self reflect and assess their own practice Debrief Choose an event/initiative to observe Determine what to observe Take good narrative notes. Use diagrams, pictures and if possible video. Have staff self reflect and assess their own practice Debrief Celebrate success and complete plan for improvement

How to Use Tool Determine the conditions staff consistently implement at a very high level and what areas staff need additional support

Remember…. Training and implementation support go hand in hand Observations and reflective coaching conversations are not only for teaching staff!

Thank You Jenni Brasington jbrasington@scholastic.com