Welcome to GATE Advisory Engaging Families to Support Success May 10, 2018

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Superintendent Reykdal’s Vision for K12 Education “The goal of our education system is to prepare all of our students for post- secondary aspirations, careers, and life.” Superintendent Reykdal ‘s K-12 Vision has three phases — each lasting two years — from small improvements to a full redesign of the K-12 education system.  The goal of our education system is to prepare all of our students for post secondary aspirations, careers, and life. 11/9/2018 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Role of the GATE Partnership Advisory Identify and eliminate academic and non-academic barriers. Develop a common educational vision. Coordinate efforts across organizations and agencies. Share information about successful programs. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Today’s Meeting – focused on the power of family Overview K12 Family Engagement Panel (Direct and System) Pre-K12 & Social Service Family Engagement Panel Call for Personal Action

The Evolution of a focus on Family Engagement for Ensuring Student Success Andrea Cobb, Executive Director, OSPI Center for the Improvement of Student Learning May 10, 2018

CISL Mission Our Mission To connect people to the research and information they need to eliminate educational opportunity gaps and improve learning and teaching in Washington State.

What Does Research Say it Takes to Improve Schools? 1 Nine Characteristics of Highly Effective Schools (OSPI, 2003; 2007) Turnaround Principles (ESEA Waiver; 2011) Essential Supports (Consortium on Chicago School Research, 2006; 2010; ?) Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement (WestED, 2017) Clear and shared focus High standards and expectations for all students Effective school leadership High levels of collaboration and communication Curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with standards Frequent monitoring of learning and teaching Focused professional development Supportive learning environment High level of family and community involvement Strong Leadership Effective Teachers Redesigning the school day, week, or year Strengthening the instructional program Using data to inform instruction Establishing a school environment that improves school safety and discipline and addresses other non-academic factors Providing ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement School Leadership Parent-community ties Professional Capacity Student-centered learning climate Instructional guidance UPDATE LIST Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environment Ambitious Instruction Turnaround leadership Talent development Instructional Transformation Culture shift Is there one model or are there several models that inform our approach? If you dig in to the details of each component of the various models you see that there is a great deal of similarity across all of the concepts they cover. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (1979) The Ecology of Human Development OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Overlapping Spheres of Influence (Epstein, 1987) Home School Community Schools, homes and communities are the main context for children’s education and greater collaboration by the people in these environments benefits children’s learning and development. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

A New Wave of Evidence (2002) Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs. Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits. Attend school regularly. Have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school. Graduate and go on to postsecondary education. Students with involved parents, no matter their income or background are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs. be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits. attend school regularly. have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school. graduate and go on to postsecondary education. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

Six Types of Parent Involvement (2005) Parenting Communicating Volunteering Learning at home Decision-making Collaborating with Community The purpose of the framework is to assist educators in developing school and family partnership programs Foundation of the National Network of Partnership Schools model Member schools across the country OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

Dual Capacity Building Framework (2013) At the same time we are seeing a rise in research and research-practice partnerships that are focusing on developing Equitable Parent-School Collaborations An example of which is being led by Dr. Ann Ishimaru and her equitable collaboration project team at the University of Washington Seattle OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

Shift in ESSA to Focus on Family Engagement (2015) Parent Involvement Family Engagement Shift from Parent Involvement to Parent and Family Engagement with an emphasis on meaningful engagement to support student success OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

What Does Research Say it Takes to Improve Schools? 2 Nine Characteristics of Highly Effective Schools (OSPI, 2003; 2007) Turnaround Principles (ESEA Waiver; 2011) Essential Supports (Consortium on Chicago School Research, 2006; 2010; ?) Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement (WestED, 2017) Clear and shared focus High standards and expectations for all students Effective school leadership High levels of collaboration and communication Curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with standards Frequent monitoring of learning and teaching Focused professional development Supportive learning environment High level of family and community involvement Strong Leadership Effective Teachers Redesigning the school day, week, or year Strengthening the instructional program Using data to inform instruction Establishing a school environment that improves school safety and discipline and addresses other non-academic factors Providing ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement School Leadership Parent-community ties Professional Capacity Student-centered learning climate Instructional guidance UPDATE LIST Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environment Ambitious Instruction Turnaround leadership Talent development Instructional Transformation Culture shift Is there one model or are there several models that inform our approach? If you dig in to the details of each component of the various models you see that there is a great deal of similarity across all of the concepts they cover. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11/9/2018

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Distinguished Panel Introduce yourself and briefly share your story. What are the strategies you find useful in your work? What are the biggest barriers you face, and have you found solutions?

Something to think about… What are the similarities and differences relative to key strategies and approaches? Turn and Talk

Thinking Outside the Box… What was reinforced relative to strategies and approaches between the panels? Turn and Talk

Self Assessment and Action Planning What did you hear that reinforces what you are doing? What did you hear that inspires you to do something new? What is one thing you will do as a result of what you learned today?

Using Systems Thinking to Promote Attendance Please join us… GATE Advisory Meeting Using Systems Thinking to Promote Attendance September 18, 2018 Capital Region ESD 113 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION