Parent Involvement
Workshop Guide
07/26/11
Note to Principals, Administrators, and Parent Involvement Contacts:
This guide was compiled to assist Title 1 schools with planning their parent involvement programs. It is a fluid document and will be updated regularly as content becomes available. It is not meant to limit school’s parent involvement activities but to be used as a resource for planning. If you would like assistance in planning your school’s parent involvement program calendar please feel free to call me at the contact information listed below. Additionally, if you have a program that has been successful and you would like to share with other schools please call me at 429-7967 or email me at .
Parent Involvement Workshops
Academic
- Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences1 hour
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Teaching parents how to prepare and get most out of a parent teacher conference. Workshop includes: what questions to ask, identifying the purpose of the conference, how to read report cards and progress reports and how to be an active listener.
- Life After High School1 hour
Contact –Jacquelene Burke462-7448
Students and parents will learn about options for continuing education after high school and the importance of staying in school through graduation. Topics include programs of study, financial aid, and admissions requirements.
- Parent Guide to NCLB1 hour
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Presentation summarized the main provision of the law, answers common questions, and provides information on where additional resources may be located. English. No Cost.
- Passport to Success8 – 1 ½ hour workshops
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Passport helps parents improve their ability to enhance a positive attitude toward learning and provide a productive learning environment for their children. Passport to Success will also help parents teach their children how to manage time, listen and concentrate; manage homework and study textbooks; prepare for and take tests; take notes and organize information; improve their memory and thinking skills; and improve their reading skills. English and Spanish. Cost for workbooks vary depending on quantity ordered.
- Read and Rise Family Conversations
Contact – Joe Jernigan6 - 1 1/2hour sessions
386-871-2459
Read and Rise Family Conversations workshop curriculum provides participants with an understanding of the skills their children need to become strong readers and learners. The workshops have been designed to foster families’ active role in helping children acquire and build their early literacy skills. The curriculum combines principles of early childhood development, parent education, anthropology, and sociology. English and Spanish. Cost for curriculum varies depending on quantity ordered.
- Readers of the Caribbean
Contact –Dr. Angela Martin Walker1 ½ hours
1-888-732-3079
The workshop covers all five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension - all in a rip-roaring fashion that shows off reading as the great adventure it is. Participants also get the RoC Book-aneer Gameboard. It's filled with fun activities that allow kids to apply what they learned over the next 21 days - the timeframe experts say is necessary to form a habit. Pricing available on website.
- RTI Parent Presentation30-45 minutes
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
PowerPoint Presentation on Response to Instruction and Intervention geared for parents. Includes parent handout.
- Theme NightsTime varies
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Reading night, Get Moving, Family Movie Night, Back to School, Arts & Crafts, Go Green, Family Game Night. Materials available for each theme from the district office. Call Kim Johnson to check out materials. English. No cost.
- Thinking Maps – Parent training/awareness night.
Contact – Literacy Coach or Thinking Maps trainer at your school
Pgs. 26-28 in A Language for Learning Trainer’s Guide. An overview of Thinking Maps to inform parents of their uses and purpose of the school-wide focus. The training includes three formats to choose from for presenting the information to parents. English but could be easily translated.
- Transition workshops from pre-k – k, 5 -6, 8-9
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Work in progress. Will be complete by Aug. of 2011-2012 school year. Call for details.
- Understanding ELL Parent Workshop1 ½ hours
Contact – Clarissa Duskin/Lyna Marin429-5537/429-4623
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Takes parents through the Consent Degree, why their child is in the program, how they move through the program, exit criteria and how to help your child at home. English and Spanish. No Cost.
- What you need to know about FCAT1 hour
Contact –Jacquelene Burke462-7448
Students and their parents will learn the importance of FCAT testing, what results mean and how to help their children prepare for the test. English and Spanish. No cost.
Health and Wellness
- Chronic Disease & Self-Management2.5 hours/week, for 6 weeks
Contact – Donna Harris – SLC Health Department785-6184
Six week curriculum developed by Stanford Univ. School of Medicine. Purpose is to help people gain self-confidence inthe ability to control their symptoms and how their health problems affect their lives. For Adults with one or more chronic diseases such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, asthma, etc. English and Spanish. No Cost.
- Dental Prevention & Screenings½ day - All day
Contact – Irvin Valcin – Hands Clinic 342-1502
Includes vouchers for emergency care. There is a prescreen for Medicare and insurance. Must be approved through the health department before scheduling. English and Spanish. No Cost.
- Diabetes Workshop1 – 1.5 hours
Contact – Donna Harris – SLC Health Department785-6184
The workshop is a one-time class that discusses diabetes, good nutrition, local resources, glucose testing and possible complications. Diabetics will receive a glucose meter with test strips. English and Spanish. No Cost.
- Florida Kid Care20 - 30 minutes
Contact - Danny Pierre- Lewis626-5616
Presentation includes information on what Florida Kid Care is. How to sign up for the program, provider information and resource assistance. English and Creole. No Cost.
- Immunization Presentation30 minutes
Contact – Sharmila Maragh201-6174
Presentation on immunizations that are mandatory for incoming students. Includes proper dosing, age appropriate administration and providerinformation. English and Spanish. No Cost.
Parenting
- Citizenship1 hour
Contact – Clarissa Duskin429-5537
What every immigrant needs to know. Workshop provides practical information for living and succeeding in the United States. English and Spanish. No Cost.
- Families in Transition 10 – 2.5 hours sessions
Contact – Kim Johnson429-6545
F.I.T. is a 10-week decision-making skills program for parents. F.I.T. helps parents strengthen communication with their children and helps them take responsibility for their actions. Classes address life and social skills such as negotiation, listening, decision-making, etc. English. Cost for food, child care and workbook materials for parents.
- Internet Safety45 minutes
Det Suzanne Woodward772-462-3620
St Lucie County Sheriff's Office
Provides parents tips on internet safety and literature on how they can conduct searches for sexual offenders and predators from their home. This is an excellent presentation from the detective that works these crimes in our county. She provides real examples. English. No Cost.
- Kids at Hope Parent Module2-3 hours
Successful Parenting - Successful Children
Contact: Christine Epps, Roundtable of St. Lucie County, Inc.772-871-5880
This module is one of a series of professional development modules offered by Kids at Hope University offering evidence based protocols and strategies in support of the success of all children. Founded by Rick Miller, Kids at Hope is committed to the belief and associated strategies that demonstrate how all children can succeed, NO EXCEPTIONS! The purpose of Successful Parenting – Successful Children is to explore a number of practices and skills that will provide a level of support to the unconditional love parents offer their children to ensure achievement at the fullest potential.
English and Spanish. No Cost.
- Parents 1, 2, 3,4 – Parenting Children Ages 1 to 43 - 90 minute Sessions
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Addresses basic parenting skills, including non-violent discipline techniques that work, choices and consequences, the power of encouragement, ages and stages of development. English and Spanish. Cost for Parent workbook $14.95 – 10.95 depending on quantity ordered.
- Practical Money Skills30-45 minute lesson plans
Great website that contains excellent information for financial literacy and life-skill workshops for parents. Website sponsored by Visa. Contains lesson plans for all age levels. Includes topics such as balancing check books, credit cards, interest rates, how to rent something, buy a car, read a paycheck stub, save and buy a house, etc. No Cost
- Redirecting Children’s Behavior5 – 3 Hour Sessions
Contact – Tonya Andreacchio, Children’s Services Council of SLC408-1109
Parenting course focusing on skills to build self-esteem, handle power struggles and fighting, parent as a team, discipline using consequences instead of punishment, build cooperation and guide children in making healthy, safe decisions. No Cost.
- Managing & Surviving Parenthood4 – 3 Hour Sessions
Contact – Tonya Andreacchio, Children’s Services Council of SLC408-1109
Parenting curriculum that utilizes "The Secrets of Modern Parenting" 6 part DVD series, to guide participants through real life instruction and applications of proactive parenting skills. The class times are filled with fun and practical parenting skills and group discussion. No Cost.
- Managing & Surviving the Teen Years4 – 3 Hour Sessions
Contact – Tonya Andreacchio, Children’s Services Council of SLC408-1109
With an emphasis on parenting pre-teens and teens, this curriculum utilizes "The Secrets of Modern Parenting" 6 part DVD series, to guide participants through real life instruction and applications of proactive parenting skills. The class times are filled with fun and practical parenting skills and group discussion. No Cost.
Teachers & Staff
- Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences1 hour
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
Teaching teachers how to prepare and get most out of a parent teacher conference. Workshop includes: what questions to ask, identifying the purpose of the conference, how to explain report cards and progress reports and how to be an active listener. No Cost.
- Family Friendly Schools2 hours
Contact – Kim Johnson429-7697
This workshop teaches staff how to create a welcoming environment for parents. It will teach staff how to create a sense of belonging for parents so that they are motivated to be more active in their children’s education, which in turn has a positive impact on student achievement. No cost.
- Kids at Hope Module I (Unleashing the Power of Kids at Hope)3 hours
Contact: Christine Epps, Roundtable of St. Lucie County, Inc. 772-871-5880
This module is one of a series of professional development modules offered by Kids at Hope University offering evidence based protocols and strategies in support of the success of all children. Founded by Rick Miller, Kids at Hope is committed to the belief and associated strategies that demonstrate how all children can succeed, NO EXCEPTIONS! English. Cost: $10/ per participant