1. We need more of it at Proctor High School. What can we do? Ms. Adasek Thomas Proctor High School

2. There is a lack of parent involvement and accountability at Proctor High School. Definition of ACCOUNTABILITY : the quality or state of being accountable; especially : an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.

3.  How much accountability do I have for my child’s success and well-being?  I have the most accountability. If my child is not succeeding in school or in life, I need to make an adjustment.  Who sets expectations for my child?  I set some expectations. My child’s teachers, coaches, friends, and society in general also set expectations  Who is responsible if my child is not living up to the expectations?  Ultimately, my child is responsible for meeting expectations, but if my child does not know how to meet expectations its up to me to guide him/her.

4.  We asked 100 students the following questions :  Who is responsible for your safety and well-being?  Who is responsible for your academic success?  If you are not succeeding in school socially or academically, who should help you?  Who do you go to if you are in trouble and need help?

5. Parental involvement The evidence is showing that parental involvement in schools has been on the decline since 2007

6.  The causes of lack of parental involvement/accountability can be one or a combination of several factors.  Parents have difficulty communicating with their teens  Many parents in the local area are not fluent English speakers. Other Causes?

7.  Your local Parent Teacher Organization Your local Parent Teacher Organization A Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a formal organization that consists of parents, teachers and school staff. http://www.ptotoday.com/

8.  PTO is a nationally known and respected organization.  PTO members must be elected  PTO members are welcomed into schools and are encouraged to attend events  PTO members have local chapters in which members have a vested interest in the school

9.  One example  PTO’s are non –profit organizations

10.  Given the diverse demographic of our school, what are some ways we can increase parent involvement that we haven’t tried already?  How effective would your plan be?  How much effort would it take to implement?

11.  http://flippedtips.com/plegal/ahppae/ppae3. html http://flippedtips.com/plegal/ahppae/ppae3. html

12. Effectiveness + Feasibility

13.  The best possible solution to solving the problem of the lack of parental involvement at Proctor High School should be the plan that was the most effective and still able to be implemented.