Research shows that students with involved parents score better on tests, earn higher grades, are more likely to attend classes and graduate, and are more likely to go on to postsecondary education. PTA provides many tools to encourage parent involvement. Among the tools are resources on communicating with teachers and schools. As you prepare for the back-to-school season, review the advice in the resources below to get the year off to a good start.
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Secondary Transition Parent Involvement Conference - Mandan, ND - Apr. 11-13, 2013 - 0 views
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It's that time of year again! The time to come together as a group to learn, share stories, and network with others. Pathfinder Parent Center has put a twist on the 2013 Pathfinder Parent Center Parent Involvement Conference by partnering up with DPI's Secondary Transition conference to get the 2013 Secondary Transition Parent Involvement Conference. Details regarding the speakers and agenda are still in the works. When:
April 11-13, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central on the 11th and 12th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Central on the 13th Where:
Seven Seas Hotel
2611 Old Red Trail
Mandan, ND 58554 Cost:
Registration fee for all 3 days is $65.00
Registration fee for single days is $25.00 Contact:
To apply for Parent Stipends or a Display/Informational Booth please call the Pathfinder Parent Center at 1-800-245-5840
Changing the Conversation: Sharing Education Data With Families - Live Chat - June 11, ... - 0 views
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The chat will be tied to a recent issue of our FINE Newsletter, Changing the Conversation: Sharing Education Data with Families The chat will be interactive and will be driven by your questions. You can submit questions during the live event and in advance of the event. There are three options for submitting questions to our panelists prior to the event:
Post a question to our Facebook timeline by June 10, 2013
Email your question to fine@gse.harvard.edu us by June 10, 2013 or
Post a question to the event space between 9:00 AM EST and 11:59 AM EST on June 11, 2013
When:
June 11, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge
Improving Family Involvement for Children & Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders throug... - 0 views
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This webinar is the second of the Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI) webinar series, Research to Practice, and will highlight strategies to improve family involvement through the CAAI, specifically through training, research and systems development. The CAAI webinar series is designed to showcase successes of CAAI grantees, connect attendees to CAAI grantees, and highlight CAAI activities. The series runs from April through August 2012 and will replace the annual face-to-face CAAI conference. Webinars are targeted to CAAI grantees, but open to all. When:
Monday, May 14, 2012
12:00 - 1:30pm Mountain
Teasing, Taunting, Bullying, Harassment, Hazing, and Fighting: Prevention, Strategic In... - 0 views
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Teasing, taunting, bullying, harassment, and physical aggression are pervasive problems with children and adolescents across the country and in our communities today. To address these problems, schools need comprehensive, evidence-based, and ecologically-sound assessment to intervention approaches at the primary (e.g., whole school or school linked to community), secondary (e.g., early intervention groups for potential or "early-indication" bullies or victims), and tertiary (e.g., direct services for existing bullies) levels of prevention. This webinar will present strategies at each of these intervention levels using Project ACHIEVE's "Special Situation Analysis" approach. More specifically, the webinar will discuss ways to leverage social skills training, peer-mediated approaches, school-wide accountability systems, school safety systems, and home-school collaboration such that teasing, taunting, bullying, harassment, and physical aggression is either prevented or addressed. Especially emphasized will be the importance of differentiating approaches to address the bullies, victims, and bystanders who are involved in these inappropriate interactions. Participants will learn: How school-based teasing, taunting, bullying, harassment, and physical aggression need to be addressed through comprehensive, evidence-based, and ecologically-sound assessment to intervention approaches at the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention levels; How to apply Project ACHIEVE's "Special Situation Analysis" approach to interventions at these three levels ; How to leverage social skills training, peer-mediated approaches, school-wide accountability systems, school safety systems, and home-school col
Health Care Transition and School Part 2: What Does it Look Like, Who Do You Involve? -... - 0 views
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Got Transition recognizes that health care transition often begins at home with preparation and planning- but where else do young people spend most of their time? School! In the second part of this series about health care transition and education, we will continue the conversation about including steps for health care transition within the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. We'll also talk about the people to involve and explore what education system resources may be right in your own backyard! When:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
1:00pm - 1:30pm Mountain
SELN Employment Innovations: The Role of Family Involvement - Webinar - Oct. 4, 2013 - 0 views
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Navigating the transition from high school to the world of work can be challenging for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and families. It can be even more challenging given the competing- and sometimes contradictory- messaging families receive from different systems regarding post-graduation options. Ensuring opportunities for a productive relationship between families and service systems, and routinely communicating shared goals, can be indicators of success. Join others from around the country to hear highlights from family experiences in sorting out messages from three service systems: education, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and IDD agencies.
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Friday, October 4, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain
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No charge
Schools Working To Increase Parental Involvement : NPR - 0 views
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Research overwhelmingly shows that parental involvement in a child's education improves academic performance. But there are a lot of reasons why parents keep their distance -- including cultural and class divisions. Guests discuss strategies to get parents more involved in their kids' schooling.
CDC findings show higher suicide-related behaviors among youth involved in bullying - 0 views
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The Journal of Adolescent Health released a special issue focusing for the first time on the relationship between bullying and suicide. The special issue was assembled by an expert panel brought together by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The panel looked at the latest research that examined youth involvement in bullying as a victim, perpetrator, or both and found them to be highly associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The panel also examined the association of youth involved in bullying who experience suicide-related behaviors and other risk factors for suicide, such as depression, delinquency, physical and sexual abuse, and exposure to violence.
Publication Gives Schools 'How To' Ideas for Involving Parents in School Health - K-12 ... - 0 views
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A new government publication aims to help schools enlist parents in promoting and sustaining health in their children.
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Published by the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health covers how schools can connect with parents about health education for children, engage parents in the subject matter, and ultimately sustain ongoing interest in the mission.
Response: The Difference Between Parent "Involvement" & Parent "Engagement" - Classroom... - 0 views
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I wanted to share a few of my thoughts on building trust between teachers and parents in this third and final post responding to Kanwal's question. I think I can best contribute to the discussion by highlighting what I see as the difference between parent involvement and parent engagement. Though there can be a positive result from both, I believe the most trust can be developed through engagement.
Schools Must Do More to Involve Parents, Students in IEP Process - On Special Education... - 0 views
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Parents and students with disabilities aren't as involved in the process of mapping out their goals with schools as much as they should be, although federal law intends for parents and school staff to work together on these plans, a new study finds. The study, published this month online in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies, found that participation in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings varied based on the type of disability a student has, their family income, and their racial or ethnic background. Parents of students who had demonstrated "challenging" behavior at school, or who had poor social skills, reported they found meetings about their IEPs or transition from high school to college or work less than satisfactory, the authors found.
Want Turnaround Money? Involve Parents, Duncan Proposes - Politics K-12 - Education Week - 0 views
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After getting pushback from local education advocates who have been feeling left out of the school turnaround process, Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced today that districts will be required to involve parents and the community as a condition of receiving school improvement grants.
Fathers and Education - National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse - 1 views
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When fathers are involved in the lives of their children, especially their education, their children learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior. Even when fathers do not share a home with their children, their active involvement can have a lasting and positive impact. There are countless ways to be involved in your child’s education at all ages. This section of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse website highlights some of them.
Montana Performance under IDEA: District Public Reports - 0 views
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In accordance with the requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the state must report annually to the public on the performance of each local educational agency located in the state on the targets in the State's Performance Plan. Because baseline data and/or performance targets have not been established for all of the performance indicators, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), has informed states that they are only required to report district performance for students with disabilities on indicators 1-5 and 8-12 this year. These performance indicators address the following: Graduation, Dropout, Assessment, Suspension/Expulsion, Least Restrictive Environment (ages 6-21), Parent Involvement, Disproportionality As A Result Of Inappropriate Identification, Child Find Timelines, and Early Childhood Transition (transition from Part C to Part B). The district's performance data is 2008-2009 data that was submitted by the district to the OPI as a part of its child count, exiting, student discipline collections and/or collected during a compliance monitoring record review. Performance data for performance indicator #8, Parent Involvement, is based on parent survey data. The Parent Involvement Survey was distributed to districts that were compliance monitored in school year 2008-2009. Districts were asked to provide a copy of the survey to all parents of IDEA-eligible students receiving special education and related services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The District Public Reports can be found on the OPI Web site at: http://data.opi.mt.gov/SPEDReporting/ .
Seminars to Correct Learning Disabilities Involving Reading, Writing, Math, and Attenio... - 0 views
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Click here to download the The Learning Options’ Spring Newsletter (PDF) What: The Seminar introduces findings of recent research about and effective methods available to correct learning disabilities involving reading, writing, math and attention focus skills. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling Learning Options at 406-282-7416 or emailing elsie@thelearningoptions.com. Seminars are free of charge (Pre-registration is required). Seminar Dates: Bozeman Public Library Tuesday, May 3, 2011 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Great Falls Public Library Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12–2 pm and 6:00—8:00 p.m. The Summit in Kalispell Thursday, May 19, 2011 1– 3 pm and 6:30—8:30 p.m. For more info or to register: Email elsie@thelearningoptions.com or call 406-282-7416.
Family Involvement in Transitions to Adulthood - Webinar - May 24, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event What: Family members, youth, service providers, and researchers will offer perspectives on how to involve families in services in ways that are preferred by youth and young adults. Presenters will discuss the developmental, legal and confidentiality issues that affect young people; the balancing act between families and providers; the role of mentors and adult allies; and the strengths and needs of diverse families. When: May 24, 2011 11:00am-12:00pm Mountain
Exemplary Practices In Stakeholder Involvement - Webinar - June 13 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event What: This webinar will illuminate how these states have incorporated meaningful stakeholder involvement and the benefits to their state systems and participants. When: July 13 at 1:00 PM Mountain
2012 Parent Involvement Conference - Fargo - April 26-28, 2012 - 0 views
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What: Please mark your calendar and join us at the 2012 Parent Involvement Conference. This year's conference will take place at the Doublewood Inn, in Fargo, ND on April 26th, 27th, & 28th (until noon). The conference is jointly hosted by the Pathfinder Parent Center, the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Human Services - Part C and the Anne Carlsen Center. Parents, educators, social workers, & therapists are all invited. The Anne Carlsen Center is hosting several technology speakers and keynotes. There will be a joint registration that opens right after the new year. Email dpage@nd.gov and we will send you a link when the registration is ready. Stipends will be available for parents living outside of the Fargo area through a grant from the ND State Council on DD. Details will be available when registration opens. If you would like to be considered as a presentor for the conference, contact cathyh@pathfinder-nd.org or call 1.800.245.5840 When: April 26 - 28, 2012 Where: Doublewood Inn 3333 13th Ave S Fargo, ND
The webinar will focus on 2 critical aspects of family participation in Part C systems and services. The first involves caregiver understanding and orientation to their rights and responsibilities as recipients of Part C services. The second aspect speaks to effective family involvement in local and state interagency coordinating councils. The presenters include a current and past members of the Board of the Early Intervention Family Alliance. Both will discuss in detail their state curricula on family involvement trainings they have conducted over the past several years as well as the outcomes of these efforts. When:
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free