2. Objectives The purpose of this meeting is to develop Parent Center Staff capacities, district policy and professional growth.

3. Norms of Collaboration Posing Questions Putting Ideas on the Table Presuming Positive Intentions Paying Attention to Self and Others Hand Signal Cell Phones

4. Meeting Expectations

5. Pack and Stack

6. Years of Experience

7. Reflect 1.One idea you will stop practicing 2.One idea you will consider practicing 1.One idea you will Start to apply.

9. Parent Center

15. Coming Soon Parent Center Checklist

16. Parent Center

17. Best Practices Virgil Middle School

18. Presented by Carmelina Gonzalez April 24, 2015

21.  Events advertised by:  Flyers, School Mail (Monthly Calendar)  Marquee, Connect –Ed  Posters, Banners

23.  Phone calls home  Morning announcements to teachers and students  Copy of flyers in teachers’ boxes to help promote events  One-to-one communication with parents (especially during Parent Conferences or Open House Night)  Invite feeder schools/neighboring schools to your event

24.  Have materials ready for parents  Translate materials as necessary  Have sign-in and evaluation sheet ready  Greet parents at the door (If possible, escort parents to where the refreshments are)  Inform parents about other upcoming events and invite them to participate  Make sure to start and end workshop on time

25.  Always dress professionally  Maintain a positive attitude  Have a welcoming environment  Have an open door policy with all teachers, staff, parents and students  Offer to help where needed  Be flexible with your time

26.  Reading Club for parents  Health classes, computer classes, workshops on Graduation Requirements w/Counselors  ESL classes for parents and community

32.  Fundraising for student body

37.  Embrace all parent that wants to volunteer  Make their participation and experience valuable and memorable. (They will return)  Show your appreciation  Celebrate their efforts (Certificate, Breakfast, Lunch, plaque if possible.

40.  Carmelina Gonzalez Virgil Middle School Phone Number: (213) 368-2806 E-mail: ctg1048@lausd.net

42. Foster Youth Achievement Program

43. Rider Relief Transportation Program

44. Evaluations