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participatechat Oct 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#admin2b welcome everyone to the first chat in October. Who else loves pumpkin spice?

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Miriam, District IC. Excited to chat abt the power of family engagement in this #admin2b chat.

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening #admin2b friends! Todd from NY, high school assistant principal! Welcome everyone!🍁🍂

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey all Brian MS dean from Va ! #admin2b

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Demetrius, HS AP in Northern California #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Introduce yourself and tag a friend. #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Miriam, District IC. Excited to chat abt the power of family engagement in this #admin2b chat.

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Brian! I hope you’re well!!! #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Q1 coming up #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 How do you move past “events” to a yearlong partnership with families? #admin2b

seanbartt Oct 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey guys!! Education student from Orange, CA #admin2b

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Ted, Middle School Principal from MO! Ready for #Admin2B

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: Strong family-school partnership can only occur when communication is ongoing & opportunities 4 family involvement are ample. #admin2b

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Demetrius! Welcome! #admin2b

In reply to @Demetrius_Ball

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Finding a niche where Ps can contribute and are passionate about it! Identifying strengths of families in your community #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Welcome Sean #admin2b

In reply to @seanbartt

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1. Begin with the end in mind. What is your short/long term goal for Parent Engagement? Then you can move forward. #Admin2B

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Thanks for joining tonight Ted #admin2b

In reply to @TedHiff

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Proactive communication (weekly/monthly) providing updates about what's going on in the building/classroom #admin2b

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Thank you for the welcome! #admin2b

In reply to @MrRussoRH

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: by establishing contact early and as often as needed, good or bad. Consistency begets rapport. #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I love that! In the Montessori schools my kids attended, we would have to state what areas we wd like to present as guest speakers #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

DrBody4Life Oct 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: By continually communicating that their child’s best interest is your sole focus. #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Value. Yes! Funds of knowledge. #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

seanbartt Oct 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Make a connection with parents early in the year and host fun event for parents teachers and students to interact and have fun #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I love the positive calls home logs! #admin2b

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Proactive communication (weekly/monthly) providing updates about what's going on in the building/classroom #admin2b

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Yes!!! Finding a way to help them contribute allows them to feel valued...and thus welcomed as a partner. #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Perfect point! #admin2b

In reply to @DrBody4Life

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2 coming #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2. How do you provide equity for students during (muffins with mom/donuts with dad etc) type activities? #admin2b

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. You can use single events to catapult your parent organization into a year-long commitment. #Admin2B

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. Meet your parents "where they are". This is an important starting point. #Admin2B

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: 4 equity in fam involvement, don't name events "Muffins w Mom" to ensure we welcome other non traditional Fam units. #admin2b

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2. Students should be welcome to invite a significant in their lives to these events. #Admin2B

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MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

And build from there as partners! #admin2b

In reply to @TedHiff

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2 Have flexible varied time events. Not all Ps can make it at 8am or 12pm so mix times and locations. Morning mid day afternoon #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I like to use surveys to make decisions on times for varied events where most stakeholders can partake. #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: How do you provide equity of access to families (meeting times/lang. Diff etc)? #admin2b

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Allow students to invite anyone that is important in their life, including teachers! #adbmin2b #Admin2B

seanbartt Oct 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Family events should encourage everyone. Mom dad grandparents. single parent can be hosted but should be equal and accept all #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

How many actually do this? Sounds great and should happen. But is it? #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2) allow any family member or guardian in. Provide food upfront. Welcome everyone equally as important to the student. #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3:Equity access 4 fam involvement: survey mtg times,hold events in communities, offer child-care/food/transportation/translation.#admin2b

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3 Awareness. Know your families and advocate for their needs at school events and activities! #Admin2B

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Here are Dr. Epstein's Six Keys to Parent Involvement. #NNPS #Admin2B

DrBody4Life Oct 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Go to the parents/guardians. Fill the yellow bus and meet stakeholders. Highly effective in disadvantaged communities. #admin2b

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Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: Take into consideration holidays that could be a barrier to participation #admin2b

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3) making sure you understand the needs up front, clarify the need for translators, etc. Share sign ups in many modalities. #admin2b

seanbartt Oct 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3 TEACHNOLOGY meet over internet if parents aren't available, send letters home, give kids extra recess time to meet during day #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Especially fasting ones! Good reminder #admin2b

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: Take into consideration holidays that could be a barrier to participation #admin2b

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q4: What do admin expect from families? Be honest! #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Good point. Knowing barriers to school participation. #admin2b

In reply to @Demetrius_Ball

amgonza Oct 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Hello from NC! Sorry I'm so late. Great topic. #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: Schools aim to have families as partners in ed by volunteering/participating in sch & providing supportive home envinronment. #admin2b

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Absolutely! Leverage apps, email, etc to communicate with as many Ps in as many ways as possible! #admin2b

In reply to @seanbartt

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 Partnership. We all have the same goal. Kids education to find their potential and reach it! Help in all aspects to support #Admin2B

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Four types of Family-School Partnerships!! #BeyondTheBakeSale #Admin2B

DrBody4Life Oct 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: Again, if the community doesn’t have transportation to come to you, go to them. Community centers, appartment rec rooms, etc. #admin2b

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4: to be partners in working with school to support their Ss. However they can, with what they can. #admin2b

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Hi Voxer friend! Thanks for joining us! We can chat more Tom over Voxer if you need more ideas for your outreach school committee. #admin2b

In reply to @amgonza

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3. Vary the time of your events. Some parents can join you before school. Others during, after, or at night! #Admin2B

DrBody4Life Oct 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4: We expect parents to believe we care about their student and want what’s best for them. We expect reinforcement that we care. #admin2b

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4: Partnerships for sure, but also encourage Ss to initiate the communication when an issue/concern arises. #Admin2B

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Yes!!! Ps appreciate you asking and then responding to that request! #admin2b

In reply to @TedHiff

amgonza Oct 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: I think we as educators forget how much some families have on their plate. They want to support their kids, but they're not Ts #admin2b

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4. For parents and guardians I want them to be as involved as much as they feel comfortable in doing so! #Admin2B

amgonza Oct 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Let's remember not all Ps speak English-->Tips for Connecting With Non-English-Speaking Parents https://t.co/3TYKwfdkpp #admin2b

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Ps want to know you care about their kid..they will work with you if so! #admin2b

In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

MiriamCheuk - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thank you for joining us this week on the #admin2b chat. Will be discussing "School Vision & Mission" next week at 8 pm EST. :)

GenieneD - Moderator Oct 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us tonight. Don't forget to follow your new friends and check this plc through the week #admin2b

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I strongly encourage you to read Henderson and Mapp's "Beyond the Bake Sale"! #Admin2B

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Thanks all for the chat! Great to chat @MiriamCheuk as always and @TedHiff great insights as always #Admin2B

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Parent Engagement is paramount! @BrianDunleavy16 #admin2B

BrianDunleavy16 Oct 2 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Thanks all for the chat! Great to chat @MiriamCheuk as always and @TedHiff great insights as always #Admin2B

Demetrius_Ball Oct 2 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks @MiriamCheuk & @TedHiff for leading. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. #Admin2B

amgonza Oct 2 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Thanks @TedHiff Looks like an interesting read! Parent involvement is difficult at some schools, but we press on! #admin2b

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I strongly encourage you to read Henderson and Mapp's "Beyond the Bake Sale"! #Admin2B

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Yes... press on! @amgonza #Admin2B

amgonza Oct 2 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Thanks @TedHiff Looks like an interesting read! Parent involvement is difficult at some schools, but we press on! #admin2b
- TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT
  
  I strongly encourage you to read Henderson and Mapp's "Beyond the Bake Sale"! #Admin2B

TedHiff Oct 2 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Yes they do! @MrRussoRH #ADMIN2B

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Ps want to know you care about their kid..they will work with you if so! #admin2b
In reply to @BrianDunleavy16

MrRussoRH Oct 2 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Thank you @GenieneDand @MiriamCheuk for an amazing chat! Have a great week #admin2b friends!

amgonza Oct 2 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Good night #admin2b Keep up the great work! Let's continue the conversation on Voxer!

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