What is Solid Foundation?

Thank you for considering Solid Foundation® as your tool in building strong school communities that support student success Solid Foundation® is designed and developed by Academic Development Institute

She Believes… she can do anything, be anything, and dream anything….

Do you?

when he grows up he can model change in his community He believes… when he grows up he can model change in his community

Do you?

She deserves to be successful in school and graduate from college She believes… She deserves to be successful in school and graduate from college

Do you?

We believe …but, we also know they can’t do it alone

…that will support their dreams and goals. Every child deserves a Solid Foundation …that will support their dreams and goals.

One that will move them toward becoming… avid readers… self-directed learners… and respectful and responsible citizens

that will open doors for them… A Solid Foundation that will open doors for them… …for a lifetime

The school community is realized… Solid Foundation The school community is realized… EDUCATION CONNECTIONS SHARED LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION POLICIES …through proven practices that make up Solid Foundation’s Building Blocks

Solid Foundation Goals Reading skills grow… …creating a strong foundation for all other learning

Solid Foundation Goals Solid study habits are formed…. …propelling student success in school and beyond

Solid Foundation Goals Responsible behavior is cultivated… …resulting in respect for self and others

In Solid Foundation the connection between parents and their child’s learning …is not left to chance

Evaluates perceptions of the stakeholders Solid Foundation Evaluates perceptions of the stakeholders

Identifies areas where stronger partnerships are needed Solid Foundation Identifies areas where stronger partnerships are needed

Offers evidence-based strategies that improve partnerships Solid Foundation Offers evidence-based strategies that improve partnerships

Solid Foundation A parent engagement process within a web-based structure to assess, plan, implement, and monitor parent involvement at the school level

Provides a clear path with a journey of purpose Solid Foundation Provides a clear path with a journey of purpose Assess Plan Implement

Karen Shanoski, Project Manager - Pennsylvania PIRC “Solid Foundation is great for schools that want to more intentionally focus on engaging parents to positively impact student academic success.” Karen Shanoski, Project Manager - Pennsylvania PIRC

We can help you to build strong school communities within the schools you serve. Denice Hildebrandt Academic Development Institute 121 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln, IL 62656 1-800-759-1495 Ext. #10 dhildebrandt@adi.org Visit our websites for more resources: http://www.families-schools.org In Illinois http://www.illinoisparents.org View additional information behind the Path tabs on the websites: Complete Program Description Path 1 Booklet Path 2 Booklet Path 3 Booklet