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Leadership Opportunities
This project provides me with the opportunity to organize and direct meetings with and for parents. Organization skills for data, materials, and programs will be needed to accomplish my goals. I have already discussed and recruited help from other staff members. Since I am not an expert on each topic I would like parents to be informed about, I will find people who will be able to educate parents in various areas. This is an opportunity to organize and plan, but also delegate some responsibilities.
Partners
My campus principal will be involved in discussions and final decisions concerning topics to be addressed and dates for programs. Campus counselor Donja Turner will be involved in
presentation of program concerning bullying and other such programs. Teacher Michelle Weed will instruct parents in use of computer based grade programs and availability of other internetbased information. As topics and dates are finalized, other teachers or staff will be recruited to assist with programs.
Activity to be completed
Met with principal to obtain approval for project Select project journal style Submit proposal to Dr. Naizer and Susan Williams Get feedback and revise proposal accordingly Provide revised proposal to principal Begin gathering materials, conducting research on the project, and communicating with involved persons. Continue preparation and communication. Develop materials for distribution. Meet with principal to discuss and finalize project plan.
August- before Meet with cooperating teachers, staff and parents. Confirm dates school start date and presentation topics. Discuss needs and expectations. September 9 September (date TBA) November December 1 December 6 The Family Place presents information about anti-bullying and social media and how students might use it. Parent Connect instruct parents in ways to check on students grades, contact teachers through email, and find school websites. Help parents communicate with teachers and staff. Project evaluations for parents and staff. Collect and analyze all data. Finalize part B and draft Part C Submit completed project report to eCollege
Activity to be completed
Principal approval for project Proposal submitted for further guidelines and suggestions Research topics and data for parent meetings Finalize topics, dates, and personnel to assist Open House information and surveys for parents Schedule program for parents presented by The Family Place Schedule information/training for Parent Connect Plan other Parent Education night as requested on surveys
Permissions
After our last Issues class in May, I went to my principal, Alane Malone, to explain about the Leadership Class and the project. She already knew about the class, because other Cohort members had discussed their projects with her. I explained to her my desire to have meetings for parents to inform and educate them about Kimbrough M S and all the programs available to them for information and for involvement in the school. I explained that I planned to have informational type meetings similar to the Parent University sponsored by Mesquite ISD, but wanted it also specific to Kimbrough. We agreed that when parents are more aware of their students school and programs, they are more supportive of teachers. We discussed the Open House date in August and said we would plan the other dates later. Since that discussion, I have approached other staff for their assistance.
Outcome Assessment
Program evaluations will be included in each meeting for parents and staff. Final evaluation will be requested from teachers and appropriate staff to access programs and suggestions for any future parent programs. Example included below: ____________________________________________________________________________
1. How much does a busy schedule prevent you from becoming involved with your childs school? Not at all A little bit Somewhat Quite a bit
2. How much does your child not wanting you to contact school prevent you from becoming involved with your childs school? Not at all A little bit Somewhat Quite a bit
3. How much does feeling like you dont belong prevent you from becoming involved with your childs school? Not at all A little bit Somewhat Quite a bit
4. How involved have you been with parent groups at your childs school? Not at all A little bit Somewhat Quite a bit
5. What suggestions do you have for improving parent/teacher/school communication in insure academic success for your child?
6. What type of programs or topics would be of interest to you? What time of day/evening would be convenient for your schedule?