2019 FLI Conference San Antonio, TX

Family Leadership Institute: Speaking your Truth

Remember: The FLI is what you decide it is, use what you feel is necessary and adapt it to your community. 01 Some districts start with an hour, introduce the FLI, other districts do the whole program 02 Do the small numbers but do high quality, roll out the red carpet for your parents, they will appreciate being heard. 03

Dream Tree What are your dreams? Activity #1 Two leaves, write down a dream on each leaf, anything you have been dreaming about wanting or doing

Home: Where Leadership Begins - Leadership skills begin at home - Leadership is about creating change - You as a parent are a leader - Family leadership is about leaving a legacy

Self-Identity: Past, Present & Future - Self-identity is defined by our values - Values are the main beliefs that are honored, followed, and passed down through generations - Values are passed down through families

Living in Two Worlds: Cultural & Generational Perspectives - “Eye-opener” lesson for parents/educators - Discusses drug and alcohol abuse, gang membership, teenage pregnancy, teenage depression, teenage suicide, and other relevant issues. - Your children will tell you what you don’t want to hear, it’s not about being right all the time - Three techniques for effective communication: Help me understand…. Did I hear you say…… Tell me what your thoughts are…. *Remember: If you’re asking, accept the answer

Maslow’s Model

Come together Activity #2 Two lines facing each other Total of 5 questions: If you or anyone you know has ever been made fun of or bullied take a step forward If you or anyone you know has ever been a victim of violence or a violent act such as theft, robbery, abuse, etc. take a step forward If you or anyone you know has ever gone without a meal take a step forward If you or anyone you know has ever suffered from some kind of substance abuse take a step forward If you or anyone you know has ever had trouble making the rent/house payement take a step forward This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Storytelling and Journaling: Valuing literacy through Family History - Benefits of journaling: Reducing Stress -Releasing feelings -Self assessment -Make more conscious choices and decisions -Define and implement changes -Enrich your relationship with yourself and others -Find deeper meaning in life -Creates peace, personal focus and happiness -Releases stress, anger, fear, build self-esteem

Education: The Key to a Better Home Good time to invite local counselors or reps from local university and colleges who will speak about the requirements to enter higher education. Show parents that they are also candidates for higher education

College Field Trip: What does success look like? Take parents to a local college for a field trip with their children Take Have the college president attend the welcoming portion-parents will feel validated and important Have Visit www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder/test for free career finder test Visit

Improving Family and School Relationships: Partners for Success Parents are the primary teachers of their children Parents care about their children’s education Parents and teachers are the best partners for their children’s success Teachers benefit from the leadership of parents Parent involvement is critical to their children’s school success

Home: Coping Strategies for Success Listing family goals help us understand why we are not reaching them. Families recover from difficult situations when they feel a “togetherness”, each member is important, community support, a sense of control Group Activity

Activity #3 Groups of six Five different sized balls Each ball represents a different “life situation” 1. kids 2. job 3. school 4. partner 5. something big (?) Group starts out tossing one ball to each other, then add another ball, and then another to show how hectic life can get and why we need a support team and realize we can’t and shouldn’t be expected to do everything on our own. Activity #3

Creating a Family Action Plan: Roadmaps to Success Vision Board Example Be open to new ideas Be honest with ourselves Help maintain a learning environment (no cell phones, etc) One person speak at a time Participate, participate, participate HAVE FUN!!! Creating a Family Action Plan: Roadmaps to Success

The Riverwalk San Antonio

Parent Involvement Ms. Nohemi Molina joined us as a parent observer for this conference.

FLI San Antonio Many different school districts and states were represented in this one conference. Rialto School District in California, Payette School District in Idaho, Des Moines School District in Iowa, Gear Up Program at Oklahoma University, San Antonio Texas, and Florida

School + Parent + Student = Student Success Formula for Success School + Parent + Student = Student Success