Commty engmt. includes voting on local referenda supporting schls; businesses partnering w/schls to provide resources & opportunities; Ps attending conferences & supporting activities; Ts & staff working together creating pos.schl. climate for tching & lrning. #resiliencechat
Just a reminder to put the hashtag #resiliencechat in with your answers and comments on your tweets so that it is part of tonight's thread and discussion,
A1: Opportunities for stakeholders to partner with schools or Ts. Wrapping around our families through events, open houses, etc. I think it goes both ways! #resiliencechat
A1) Community engagement is just that, involving the community in the life of our schools. It is something that we should welcome and nourish as much as is possible. #resiliencechat
A2: we can help our ss feel a sense of purpose and pride through community engagement as well as the community helping support families through resources and connections! #resiliencechat
A3: @FSUSD_ECHS we have a special committee dedicated to Community Outreach which helps find volunteer opportunities for anyone who wants them! #Resiliencechat
A2) Involving your community brings unbelievable opportunities for widening of perspective and possible resources as the patrons of the educational system are able to see the public education system as a partner in the lives of their children and future employees. #resiliencechat
A3: my district has academies at the high schools where different pathways partner with community businesses to contribute to our community(ex- the culinary pathway has a bakery in the middle of town where students sell baked goods) #resiliencechat
That is great!!! A school that I am working with is just starting to reach out to a retirement community in our area to welcome anyone's participation in the school. #resiliencechat
Yes! And it is important for individuals who don't even have children in the school system to embrace the schools because the children there are their future decision-makers affecting their lives! #resiliencechat
A3) I may have shared this before but I facilitate/lead an early literacy project for our community hospital using community resources, books and music to encourage newborn babies and their families on their first trip home. https://t.co/68vi7SH1i5#resiliencechat
Yes! And it is important for individuals who don't even have children in the school system to embrace the schools because the children there are their future decision-makers affecting their lives! #resiliencechat
Q4: What are some of the challenges you have encountered in developing community engagement opportunities? How have you addressed those challenges? #resiliencechat
A4 Not talking about school community, but our own community. Potential opportunities, but we need money to make things happen.
https://t.co/IURXmSe20B#resiliencechat
You have a great point, Jenny! we cannot assume everyone knows what is needed or how they can assist and or participate in their local school. Communicating what is needed or how one can participate is crucial. #resiliencechat
A4) You have to be willing to have a few doors close before you discover the ones that will open. You need to be passionate, prepared and persistent in order to accomplish your dreams. #resiliencechat
A4: often people want good faith by the other party before they put themselves out there. Show me first before I put myself out for you #resiliencechat
A5 Mr. MIT always talks about how the feminine needs to be invited repeatedly. He doesn't mean men vs women. He means whoever is in charge needs to make the Other feel welcome. #resiliencechat
Q6: Many parents may not have the opportunity, time, resources to physically come to participate in ways as often as others. Yet how can we be inclusive in engaging them? #resiliencechat
A6 Well, first of all, people at school should not assume we are deadbeats. Seems like admin and teachers automatically assume that parents are not interested. #resiliencechat
A5) Teacher leadership can lead in this arena through creative community engagement in their classrooms and outreach. Your community needs to know of the many great things that are happening in your classrooms on a daily basis. #resiliencechat
Oh, hello! Just hopped back on and see you’re talking about a favorite subject.
A6) There are SO many ways to connect now that don’t involve physical presence. Use tech, to the extent it’s accessible. Share frequently by whatever means is best for them. #ResilienceChat
Q6: Many parents may not have the opportunity, time, resources to physically come to participate in ways as often as others. Yet how can we be inclusive in engaging them? #resiliencechat
A5) Everyone has a role, but leadership has the responsibility. They also are responsible for helping build the capacity of staff and stakeholders for engagement. #ResilienceChat
There are a number of parents who express a desire to help out if you sent something home for them to do--like prep work for a project or some research on something new. #resiliencechat
A6) Due to this, try every avenue possible such as texting, email, letters, phone calls, interpreters, website, Twitter, etc. There is no "perfect" way to communicate with our families anymore. @RemindHQ#resiliencechat
Q6: Many parents may not have the opportunity, time, resources to physically come to participate in ways as often as others. Yet how can we be inclusive in engaging them? #resiliencechat
Q6: Many parents may not have the opportunity, time, resources to physically come to participate in ways as often as others. Yet how can we be inclusive in engaging them? #resiliencechat
Q6: Many parents may not have the opportunity, time, resources to physically come to participate in ways as often as others. Yet how can we be inclusive in engaging them? #resiliencechat
This is SO wonderful. Why should relationships with kids and families wait till they’re enrolled in school? And talk about helping to plant the seeds early for future learning success. #MusicEd#ECEchat#ResilienceChat
A3) I may have shared this before but I facilitate/lead an early literacy project for our community hospital using community resources, books and music to encourage newborn babies and their families on their first trip home. https://t.co/68vi7SH1i5#resiliencechat
Yes! And it is important for individuals who don't even have children in the school system to embrace the schools because the children there are their future decision-makers affecting their lives! #resiliencechat
A7: I will continue to work closely with my fellow leadership officers to get more volunteer opportunities and get the word out about getting involved in the community! #ResilienceChat
Inside and outside the school! Maybe there’s someone out there who can contribute in some way, and they wouldn’t think of it until they knew what was going on in the school. #ResilienceChat
A BIG thank you to all who were in #resiliencechat tonight--those who participated and those who lurked. A special thank you to @psycollablisten for joining us for the first time! Please come again--and often! (We are here every Monday night 7-8pmPST)
