1. What is Solid Foundation?

2. 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

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

4. Do you?

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

6. Do you?

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

8. Do you?

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

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

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

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

13. 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

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

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

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

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

18. Evaluates perceptions of the stakeholders
Solid Foundation
Evaluates perceptions of the stakeholders

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

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

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

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

23. 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

24. 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
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Complete Program Description
Path 1 Booklet
Path 2 Booklet
Path 3 Booklet