Foundation. Tools for Effective School Councils Sept 2012 Obtain some Tools for becoming a more Effective School Council with:  Engagement/Involvement.

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Tools for Effective School Councils Sept 2012 Obtain some Tools for becoming a more Effective School Council with:  Engagement/Involvement  Communication  Meetings  Attracting Volunteers 2

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept The Big Picture: Responsibility of School Councils  Foster, develop, maintain and reflect the culture of the school  Provide the opportunity to participate in the advisory role  Create the forum for discussion  Seek and represent school community views

Consider the unique qualities of your school community:  Values  Demographics  Socioeconomic Factors  Religion, Ethnicity, Languages  Location  Grade Configuration  Unique Programming Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

Join Represent Vote Enjoy Shape Enhance Support 5

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

7 The Solution: School Landscape

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept The Solution: Re-Think Engagement/Involvement

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

10 The Solution: Creative Communication  Topic Specific Surveys: Written or in Person  Suggestion Boxes/Newsletters/Contests  Distribution List: Permission to Contact Form or Family Engagement Form  School Council Web Page: ASCA School Council Group Page  Raise the profile

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept The Solution: Understanding Meeting Anatomy

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept The Solution: Meetings: Social Component

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept The Solution: Meetings: Contextual Component

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept The Solution: Meetings: Structural Component

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

Definition of VOLUNTEER 1: a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service: Definition of VOLUNTARY  7: acting or done of one's own free will without valuable consideration or legal obligation Examples of VOLUNTEER Volunteers are needed to help with the bake sale. The school was built by volunteers. Source: Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

Effective School Councils:  Understand their purpose  Respect/Reflect their culture  Are welcoming  Encourage diverse involvement  Communicate well  Run efficient meetings  Attract volunteers  Evaluate their effectiveness Tools for Effective School Councils Sept

Tools for Effective School Councils Sept