1. SIX PLUS ONE COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS IMPLEMENTATION MODEL OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT 6 + 1 = 7

2. OVERVIEW DISTRICT MISSION HISTORY SIX PLUS ONE EQUALS SEVEN PARENT CONSULTANT PROGRAM TRACKING ENGAGING ACTIVITIES NEWSLETTER PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROGRAM SURVEYS

3. Columbus City Schools Parent/Family Engagement Gene T. Harris,Ph.D., Superintendant Mary A. Ey, Interim Chief Officer Educational Services, Student Assistance Intervention &Outreach presenters Sandra Harley Jennifer Kee Tyson

4. Columbus City Schools Parent/Family Engagement Staff Pamela Blake, Family Advocate : pblake2198@columbus.k12.oh.us Sandra Harley, Family Advocate : sharley7389@columbus.k12.oh.us Darlena Jones, Coordinator : djones6238@columbus.k12.oh.us Jennifer Kee-Tyson, Coordinator : jkeetyson3183@columbus.k12.oh.us Karen Mosley, Administrative Assistant : kmosley6135@columbus.k12.oh.us www.columbus.k12.oh.us

5. DISTRICT MISSION Each student is highly educated, Prepared for leadership and service, And empowered for success as a Citizen in a global community.

6. HISTORY Columbus City Schools began the 2002- 03 school year with the first ever pre- opening Parent Convocation at Veteran’s Memorial auditorium. The Parent Convocation was a direct result of the vision Superintendent, Dr. Gene T. Harris, had regarding engaging parents in the academic success of their children.

7. GOAL 6 District Goal 6: (Parent/Community Involvement) The district will engage parents and community organizations to support student success.

8. ULTIMATE GOAL The ultimate goal is to impact student achievement by communicating with parents and providing them with the tools and skills students need in order to be academically successful.

9. No Child Left Behind and Parent/Family Engagement As defined in NCLB, parental involvement is the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities that include ensuring: Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning. Parents are encouraged to actively be involved in their child’s education at school and home. Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in the decision making and participate on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

10. 6+1=7 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS ADAPTATION The Columbus City Schools’ framework for building effective parent/family school engagement includes the following: Communication Parenting Volunteering Assisting with Learning Decision making Community Support Diversity

11. Parent Consultant Program The Parent Consultant Program is federally funded, which rests on the foundation of the 6+1= 7. Joyce Epstein’s 6 Types: the plus 1 being Diversity. We celebrate the knowledge, attitudes and skills specific to the many cultural origins and backgrounds of our families.

12. Parent Consultant Program Parent Consultants work collaboratively with the principal, counselor, staff and other parents to develop parent engagement plans for the school. Recognizing parents as the first and most important teachers, the Parent/Family Engagement Program is designed to promote and encourage increased parental involvement in the educational process..

13. PARENT ACTION PLAN 7 STANDARDS OF PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT___ Communication Promote two-way (school-to-home and home-to-school) communication about school programs and students’ progress. ___ Parenting Help families with parenting skills and child-rearing skills understanding child and adolescent development. ___ Volunteering Provide parents with a wide range of instructional and support opportunities to assist the school and students. ___ Assisting with Learning Provide parents with ways to extend and support students learning at home. ___ Decision Making Include parents as participants in school decision making, governance and advocacy through PTA/PTO, school councils and committees. ___ Community Support Assist parents to access community and support services that strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning and development. ___ Diversity Share and celebrate the knowledge, attitudes and skills specific to cultural origins and backgrounds of families. What? Describe the activity): _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ When? (When should the activity be held? Include start and End dates) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who? (Who should conduct this activity?): ___________________________________________________ ________________________ Why? (What are the goals/Expected Outcomes): ______________________________________________________________

14. Parent Pledge I commit myself to actively engage in my child’s academic achievements and social development through focus on Seven Standards of Parent Family Engagement: I will consistently maintain communication between home and school. I will read notices from the school and communicate with teachers or others about questions that I have about school, programs or my child’s progress. I will participate in parent-teacher-student conferences and other school events. I will assist with learning at home. I will check to see that my child completes the homework that is assigned. I will encourage my child to discuss homework, classwork, report card grades and academic goals with me. I will be an active part of school and district decision making process. I will volunteer in the classroom and/or school activities. I will access community support. I will be fully aware of my child’s environment and expanding my parenting skills. I will teach my child to acknowledge and celebrate diversity in others. Created by Parent /Family Engagement Staff

15. PARENT ADVISORY ACTION COMMITTEE The Parent Advisory Committee is a group of 5-7 members representing the school/community whose designated purpose is to support the school and it’s families through a partnership networking and information sharing. Members of the committee meet on a monthly basis to discuss the differentiated needs of families as well as the needs and challenges of the school. The committee members shall speak in one voice for parents in order to promote parent engagement in all aspects of the educational program. The committee shall problem solve strategies that might impact the academic success of the students and school community. Finally the committee shall play an integral part in the decision making process of the district in matters involving student achievement and other related support services.

16. PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2009-2010 Establish and publish “ground rules” for Parent Consultants; Clarify the roles of Parent Consultants (Differentiate the roles of Parent Consultants vs. PTA/PTO); Develop strategies to reach “absent” parents; Develop surveys for Parent Consultants, Teachers, and Administrators to complete on the roles and responsibilities of Parent Consultants, and analyze the data collected from them; Raise the level of responsibilities for Parent Consultants; and Promote parent engagement activities in Columbus city Schools.

17. Collaboration/Resources Collaboration Resources Blueprint College/OSU Local Colleges/Universities Parent Leadership Institute Godman Guild Classroom Connect Ohio PIRC Ohio Department of Education Advisory Board National Network of Partnership Schools