HARLINGEN C.I.S.D. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. and DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM

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1 HARLINGEN C.I.S.D. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT and DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM

2 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM STAFF Director: Dr. Jose Luis Cavazos Secretary: Delia B. Guerra Dropout Prevention Programs Staff: DeAnna T. Reyes - New Directions Counselor Rose E. Villarreal- Ninth Grade Success Initiative Counselor Patsy Paredes - New Horizons Social Worker Parent Educators: Dominga Briones Cristina Castañeda Janie Castellanos Mary Lou Castillo Nely Elizararaz Irma Herrera Maria I. Lara Yesenia Luna Connie Mejia Veronica Montalvo Jessa Rodriguez Attendance Liaisons: Sylvia Gonzalez, Lead Student Liaison Elia Araujo Jose Cardenas Elizabeth Cortez Anna Maria Cruz Diana Flores Rosa Lopez Terry Martinez Zulema Nyquist Corina Pizano In Take Center Sandra Rhodes Early Childhood Facilitator/ Parent Educator (0-3 yr. Program) Judy Ruelas

3 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The objective of the Parental Involvement/Dropout Prevention Department of Harlingen C.I.S.D. is to successfully involve parents in the education of their children. The district strongly believes in the positive effect of parental involvement and has focused its efforts on increasing levels of parental participation. Parent s participation in their child s education is viewed as one of the most important factors that influences the success or failure of the child in the classroom. The department includes a Program Director, Program Secretary, Dropout Prevention Team, Attendance Officers, Parent Educators, 0-3 year old program, and Family Learning Centers Master Teachers. The Parent Educators facilitate parent centers at all district campuses, conduct parenting sessions and parent workshops throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to volunteer time at their children s campuses. This promotes fellowship among administrators, teachers, parents and students. We strongly believe that when parents are involved, students will achieve more. Attendance Officers are involved daily in following up on students that are not attending school (absent, truant, etc.). They make phone calls, home visits and campus visits. These methods are used on a daily basis to monitor student s attendance. The Dropout Prevention Team includes two counselors and a social worker that work with the New Directions, Ninth Grade Success Initiative and New Horizons Program. The New Directions and Ninth Grade Success Initiative Program objective is for students to reach academic success at the high school levels 9 th 12 th grade. The New Horizons Program is a group-counseling program at our district s five middle schools. The groupcounseling sessions are led and facilitated by the social worker. The 0-3 year old Program is for children of these ages and their parents. This program promotes safe and nurturing home environments and trains parents in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. A Parent Educator facilitates the program. Parental Involvement will offer GED and ESL classes on Monday and Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Keys Academy. Five Family Learning Centers are located in each housing Development in Harlingen. The five Family Learning Centers offer surrounding neighborhood a warm and welcoming learning environment. The Five Master Teachers work on a part time basis from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and are assisted by student mentors. The Five Master Teachers duties are to monitor, teach and supervise at the Family Learning Centers. The efforts of these departments working together as a team under the direction of the program director have reduced the Annual Dropout 1.7%.

4 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM Elementary Parenting sessions will be offered during the school year. They will be held as scheduled per campus. Each session will be one hour long. There will be a Spanish session and an English session in order to accommodate all parents. All parents will be invited to attend. Home visits will be made to Title I and Migrant families. Coordinators will in-service Parental Involvement staff and supply handouts for parents. Parent Educators will do each presentation. The topics for the parenting sessions are as follows: 1. Building Relationships Constuyendo una Relacion 2. Correcting Misbehavior Corrigiendo el mal Comportamiento 3. Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions Enseñando a los hijos a tomar buenas Decisiones 4. Preventing Problem Behavior Prevenir Problemas de Comportamiento 5. Teaching Children Self-Control Enseñando a los niños control propio Attachment # 1 is for your use in disseminating information about the sessions at open house. Attachment # 2 is a session reminder notice for your use. Attachment # 3 is a copy of the home visit form. Attachment # 4 is a copy of the campus report to be submitted to you upon completion of parenting sessions. Attachment # 5 is the agenda for the organizational meeting and attachments 5A through 5J are the implementation guidelines for the parent center.

5 Parent Centers will be implemented on all campuses. One parent educator will be assigned two days per week to assist with the parent centers on campuses. The following are the assignments and schedules for the Parent Centers: PARENT EDUCATORS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Dominga Briones Cristina Castañeda Janie Castellanos Mary Lou Castillo MEMORIAL LONG OFFICE LONG MEMORIAL E.C.H.S. AUSTIN CROCKETT AUSTIN CROCKETT RODRIGUEZ WILSON RODRIGUEZ WILSON GUTIERREZ KEYS CANO ACADEMY CANO ACADEMY CANO ACADEMY CANO ACADEMY Nely MEANS ZAVALA HHS ZAVALA MEANS Elizarraraz Yesenia LAMAR STUART VELA STUART LAMAR Luna Irma Herrera BONHAM DISHMAN BONHAM DISHMAN VERNON Maria I. VELA JEFFERSON GUTIERREZ JEFFERSON OFFICE Lara Vacancy OFFICE BOWIE COAKLEY BOWIE COAKLEY Connie Mejia VERNON TRAVIS HOUSTON TRAVIS HOUSTON Veronica Montalvo Jessa Rodriguez T.H.E. MILAM T.H.E. MILAM HHS SOUTH H.S.H.P. BOWIE COAKLEY BOWIE COAKLEY

6 The Middle Schools Parent Centers schedule will be as follow: Wed. & Fri.: Coakley Middle School - Parent Educator: Jessa Rodriguez Wed. & Fri.: Gutierrez Middle School - Parent Educator: Maria Lara Wednesday and Janie Castellanos Friday Mon. & Fri.: Memorial Middle School Parent Educator: Dominga Briones Mon. & Wednesday.: Vela Middle School Parent Educator: Maria Lara Monday and Yesenia Wednesday Mon. & Fri.: Vernon Middle School - Parent Educator: Connie Mejia Monday and Irma Herrera Friday The High School Parent Centers schedule will be as follows: Monday: Wed. Monday: Monday: Harlingen High School South- Parent Educator: Veronica Montalvo Harlingen High School Parent Educator Nely Elizarraraz Early College High School- Parent Educator Cristina Castaneda Keys Academy Parent Educator: Mary Lou Castillo Additional assistance will be given to these campuses according to need and request by principals including: (1) home visits for no shows, (2) recruitment of parents through home visits for informational and/or parenting sessions, (3) daily attendance The following is a list of the Advisory Committee from each parent center. Meetings are held on a regular basis in order to give input and suggestions. Campus Austin Elementary Bonham Elementary Bowie Elementary Crockett Elementary Dishman Elementary Houston Elementary Jefferson Elem. Lamar Elementary Long Elementary Means Elementary Milam Elementary Rodriguez Elementary Stuart Place Elem. Travis Elementary Treasure Hills Elem. Wilson Elementary Zavala Elementary Coakley M.S. Gutierrez M.S. Memorial M.S. Vela M.S Vernon M.S HHS HHSS HSHP Cano Acd. ECHS KEYS Acd. Steering Committee Members: Claudia Padron, Ma Isabel Ramirez Daisha Prevatte, Pam Gonzalez Pending Teresa Aguilar, Maria G. Hernandez Josie Cisneros, Norma Cardenas Blanca Hernandez, Elena Vallejo Amilia Ruiz, Susana Burnias Micaela Martinez, Maria Jimenez Evelyn Garza Rosa Mar de Montelongo, Inez Rojas Rosalie Aguilar, Argelia Ibarra Blanca Llanas, Ericka Llanas Maria Castillo, Oneyda Escarero Teresa Martinez, Cristangelia Moreno Rosalinda Wood, Becky Garza Francisca Bocanegra, Jaime Cordova Delia Delgado, Abigail Garcia Pending Gabriela Gonzalez, Lucia Llanas Ludivina Garcia Angie Seilder,Ditza Mungia,Maria D.Sanchez Gloria Richardson, Nadrin Reasor Sylvia Hernandez, Clarissa Macias Angelica DeLaRosa, Angie Cuevas Pending Belinda Gonzalez, Brenda Caballero Annette M. Garza, Maria E. Chavarria Rosa Cruz

7 DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM The New Directions Leadership Series will be implemented with students from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, and KEYS Academy. A total of 225 students are in the program. Weekly sessions will be held after school on the following days: Monday at Harlingen High School, Tuesday at Harlingen High School South and Wednesday at Dr. Cano Academy. DeAnna Reyes is counselor for program. Attachment # 6 is a list of monthly themes for the program. Events will be held throughout the year and students will also be involved in community services and projects. Students from area colleges and universities will serve as mentors. New Directions Leadership Series Schedule of Events Parent Meeting August 05, 2014 Opening Retreat August 6-8, 2014 Texas Parent Day* August 22, 2014 Weekly After- School Meetings begin Monday at Harlingen High School, Tuesday at HHSS and Wednesday at Cano Academy September 1-3, 2014 Parent Information Night September 29, 2014 Parental Involvement District Wide Conference*...November 8, 2014 College Trip to TSTC November 13, 2014 Christmas Caroling* December 11, 2014 College Trip to Austin March 12-13, 2015 Parent Recognition* April 9, 2015 College Trip to UTB April 16, 2015 End of Year Banquet April 30, *New Direction Community Service Projects

8 Ninth Grade Success Initiative The main objectives of the NGSI program at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy is for students to transition successfully into high school and be successful in the academic environment. A certified school counselor will work with the students for their entire freshman year. The counselor will conduct interventions as needed with students grades, discipline and daily attendance. A student liaison officer will assist the counselor with attendance phone calls and home visits for students not attending school. Timeline Individual Meetings with NGSI Students....September 1-5, 2014 Weekly Afterschool Meeting Begins September 9, 2014 Fall Parent Night September 24, 2014 College Trip to TSTC October 28, 2014 Parental Involvement District Wide Conference November 8, 2014 Day Fall Retreat November 14, 2014 College Trip-TAMUK/TAMUCC January 30, 2015 Spring Parent Night February 16, 2015 Day Spring Retreat March 6, 2015 End of the year Field Trip April 24, 2015 End of the year Celebration Students..... May 12, 2015

9 New Horizons Program Schedule of Events August 2014 Mrs.Patsy Paredes (Social Worker) will meet with middle school principals and will make home visits to indentify New Horizons students. September 1-5, 2014-New Horizons Group Sessions Begin Groups will meet every other week beginning September 1, 2014 October 6, 2014 Parent Information Night October 29 & 30, 2014 New Horizons Fall Retreat November 8, 2014 District Wide Parental Involvement Conference December 9, 2014 Christmas Caroling January 30, 2015 New Horizons 8 th Grade University Tour May 2015 Recruit 6 th Grade students at elementary schools April 28, 2015 New Horizons Banquet May 19 & 20, 2015 End of year trip May 11-May 15, 2015 Last week of New Horizons Weekly Schedule Monday-Coakley M.S. Tuesday-Vernon M.s. Wednesday-Memorial M.S. Thursday-Gutierrez and Vela M.S. Friday-Vela M.S.

10 Dropout Prevention Identification of Potential Dropouts Please refer to your Administrative Procedures Handbook Code: 2E Attendance Officers Role: Improve attendance and lower the dropout rate by working with "no shows" and truancy at all campuses. Daily Attendances Process Attendance Officers are involved daily in following up on students that are not attending school (absent, truant, referral, etc.). They make phone calls, home visits, and campus visits. These methods are used on a daily basis to monitor students attendance. Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, and Keys Academy: Lead Attendance Officer will generate attendance report at *10:00a.m. and distribute list to Attendance Officers. Attendance Officers will then make phone calls to contact parents Home visits are made to contact parents of students who are truant At the end of the day results from home visits are documented on attendance report The following day attendance report are returned (inter mail) to school personnel Attendance Referrals are sent weekly (inter mail) and phone calls or home visit are made to insure a response *Time might change due to input of information at their campuses *It is the duty of the parent/guardian to monitor their child s school attendance and require that they attend school. Elementary and Middle School Campuses: Campus Personnel will or call with the names (with phone numbers and addresses) of students absent three or more days. Phone call or must be sent before 10:00 a.m. in order to make home visit on that same day, otherwise home visit will be made the following workday.

11 Lead Attendance Officer will then distribute the to the attendance officers according to the following list: Rosa Lopez Elia Araujo Jose Cardenas Crockett, Dishman, and Zavala Coakley, Bowie, and Milam Vela, Lamar, Stuart Elizabeth Cortez Diana Flores Terry Martinez Zulema Nyquist Corina Pizano Ana Cruz Memorial, Long, and Austin Gutierrez, Wilson, and Rodriguez Keys, Houston, and Treasure Hill E.C.H.S., Means, and Jefferson Vernon, Bonham, and Travis Verification of Address and Notarization Attendance Officers assignments are divided according HCISD feeder system (schools). Attendance Officers will make home visits and document on attendance result form Copy of result form is then dropped off at their campus or sent via inter-mail Withdrawals It is very important that a contact person be listed on the withdrawal form for tracking purposes. Attendance office personnel must be made aware of this responsibility. Middle Schools and High Schools: notify this office of all withdrawals immediately by electronic mail or phone. For Your Information: Municipal police of a municipality in which school district territory is included have authority to enforce the truancy laws in such district, where no attendance officer has been elected. In addition, law enforcement officers, including city police, have authority to take a child into custody for truancy within the definition of conduct indicating a need for supervision under Family Code section 51.03(b) (2) even if there is an attendance officer serving the district. Truancy in itself would not be grounds for a school s refusing to re-admit a child after he had been taken into custody for truancy.

12 Section (a) and Section of the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law as outlined below: Section: of the Texas Education Code, Parent Contributing to Nonattendance: A parent with criminal negligence fails to require the child to attend school as required by law, and the child is absent from school on ten or more days or parts of day within a six-month period in the same school year or on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period, the parent commits an offense. Section of the Texas Education Code, Failure to Attend School: If a student fails to attend school without an excuse on ten or more days or parts within six-month period in the same school year or on three or more days or parts within a four week period, the school district shall file a complaint against the student in a justice or municipal court. It is your duty to monitor your child s school attendance and require that your child attend school. Failure to do so could result in your prosecution under Section or Section This offense is a Class C Misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $ Each day your child remains out of school may constitute a separate offense. Two or more offenses may be consolidated and prosecuted in a single action.

13 sección (a) y Sección de ley de Asistencia de Texas descrita aquí: Sección: del Código Educativo de Texas, Padres que contribuyen a que sus hijos falten a la escuela: Un padre de familia con negligencia criminal no cumple con exigirle a su hijo(a) que asista a la escuela como es requerido por la ley, y el hijo(a) está ausente de la escuela por diez o más días o parte de días, dentro de un período de seis meses en el mismo año escolar; o por tres o más días o parte de días, dentro de un período de cuatro semanas; en este caso, el padre de familia comete una ofensa. Sección: del Código Educativo de Texas, No cumplir con asistir a la escuela: Si un estudiante no cumple con asistir a la escuela sin justificación por diez días o más o días parciales dentro de un período de seis meses en el mismo año escolar o por tres o más días o días parciales dentro de un período de cuatro semanas, el distrito escolar registrará una queja en contra del estudiante en una corte de justicia o en una corte municipal. Es su deber supervisar la asistencia de su hijo(a) a la escuela y exigirle que asista. El no cumplir puede resultar en un procesamiento judicial bajo la Sección Esta ofensa es un delito Menor de Clase C que podría resultar en una multa de hasta $ Cada día que su hijo(a) permanezca fuera del plantel escolar constituye una ofensa por separado. Aún así, dos o más ofensas pueden ser consolidadas y procesadas en una sola acción.

14 Failure to Attend School and/or Parent Contributing to Nonattendance Warning Letter To the Parents of: Address: This letter serves as your official warning of Section (a) and Section of the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law as outlined below: Section: of the Texas Education Code, Parent Contributing to Nonattendance: A parent with criminal negligence fails to require the child to attend school as required by law, and the child is absent from school on ten or more days or parts of day within a six-month period in the same school year or on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period, the parent commits an offense. Section of the Texas Education Code, Failure to Attend School: If a student fails to attend school without an excuse on ten or more days or parts within six-month period in the same school year or on three or more days or parts within a four week period, the school district shall file a complaint against the student in a justice or municipal court. It is your duty to monitor your child s school attendance and require that your child attend school. Failure to do so could result in your prosecution under Section or Section This offense is a Class C Misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $ Each day your child remains out of school may constitute a separate offense. Two or more offenses may be consolidated and prosecuted in a single action. Please contact to schedule a conference with you and your child regarding his/her attendance or to receive additional information. School Phone Number Mail Date: Respectfully yours,, Attendance Clerk Principal Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades.

15 A court may require a parent found to have committed the offense set out in Education Code section 4.25, repeated failure to require a child to attend school, to render personal services to a charitable or educational institution as a condition of probation. A juvenile court in a proceeding against a juvenile for violation of Education Code section 4.251, for the offense of failure to attend school for the periods set out therein, may impose reasonable community service work on a juvenile. Where a case has been transferred under section Family Code from a juvenile to a justice court and the child found to be truant within the definition of "conduct indicating need for supervision" in section 51.03(b) (2), the justice court may require that "the child complete reasonable community service requirements." Id (d) (4). The offense provided for in Education Code 4.25, a parent's continued failure to require a child's school attendance, is punishable, pursuant to Education Code section 4.25, as amended by Senate Bill 7, 73d Legislature, by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50 for the first offense, not less than $20 nor more than $100 for the second offense, and not less than $50 nor more than $200 for a subsequent offense. District-Wide Parent Conference

16 The Twenty Fifth District-Wide Parent Conference will be held Saturday November 8, 2014 at T.S.T.C. (Texas State Technical College). The parents representing your campus on the steering committee are listed in attachment # 8. Please notify the Parental Involvement/Dropout Prevention Office if a change needs to be made. Attachment # 9 is a flyer that may be distributed during open house. Pre-School Program (0-3 Years) A Pre-School program for children 0-3 years and their mothers has been implemented for the school year in the five Harlingen Housing Authority and Cameron County Housing Authority Learning Centers: Los Vecinos, Bonita Park, Sunset Terrace, LeMoyne Gardens, and Casa Grande. The program promotes a safe and nurturing home environment and trains parents in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. It also responds to the needs of families. The program will also provide information to parents of children as follows: healthcare, nutrition, parenting skills, educational skills, reading, playing, nurturing, and introduction to the Harlingen Public Schools. One Pre-School Program Facilitator, Educator under the direction of the Parental Involvement Director, will staff the 0-3 Year Program. The Facilitator/Educator will identify, recruit and train parents and children for the Pre-School Program. Components of the Pre-School Program include: Encouragement and instruction on taking an active part in the baby s development. Pre-natal classes on a one to one basis with mothers in their homes. Increase of self-esteem and emotional stability in a classroom setting. Learning principles of good nutrition, health and accident prevention. Encourage young mothers to finish school or pursue higher education. Life coping skills classes. Fathers are encouraged to participate at any time. Classes for toddlers (9 months - 3 years). Allowing opportunities for volunteers to help make toys and educational materials, and helping mothers sew baby clothes. Step-by-step activities to respond to the many changing needs of these families.

17 What is Texas Parents Day? TEXAS PARENTS DAY Texas Parents Day is a new holiday, HB 1196, created by the Texas Legislature in The law is located in the Texas Government Code, Chapter 662, Subchapter C, and Section Texas Parents Day celebrates the Texas family and emphasizes the importance of parents taking an active role in the raising and future of their children. Because parents are children s first teachers, Texas Parent Day provides educators with an excellent opportunity to coordinate with local community organizations to increase parents awareness of resources that are available to them as they experience the benefits and responsibilities of family life. The Texas Education Agency is encouraging education service centers and school districts throughout the state to voluntarily support this new holiday by hosting back-to-school celebrations in their local communities that honor and support the contributions of parents to their children s health, education, and general welfare. America Goes Back to School, an initiative of the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education, is designed to increase family, business, and community involvement in education on a grass-roots level. America Goes Back to School produces kits that are used by many schools systems nationwide to help groups and communities plan events, activities, and celebrations marking the start of another school year. The America Goes Back to School and provides extensive information, including planning calendars, activities and event ideas, and strategies for publicizing your event. The legislation did not make funding available for this observance. The law designates Texas Parents Day as the second Sunday in August of every year. While there are some similarities in the two events, Texas Parents Day is part of state law. Parent Involvement Day observances, typically held on November 12 of each year, are voluntary community celebrations, much like Texas Parents Day. Though schools can still celebrate Parent Involvement Day, we encourage the observance of the new state holiday. Harlingen C.I.S.D. Parental Involvement Program celebrated Texas Parents Day on Friday, August 22, The celebration included information for parents on STAAR, Nutrition, Child Safety, Immunization, Child Find, ESL, GED Classes; Harlingen Police Department had children finger printing and The Harlingen Fire Department. The celebration began at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Harlingen Boys & Girls Club, Fair Park, and Refreshments were served to all participants. A full size ad appeared in the Valley Morning Star to acknowledge Texas Parents Day in the Harlingen School District.

18 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY Parental Involvement is considered to be the key to a child s educational success. Parental Involvement Day began in 1994 as a local program of the Greater Houston area and grew to a statewide initiative as the result of a grassroots effort by parents, communities, and business volunteers to increase the awareness of the importance of parental involvement. Governor George Bush issued a proclamation to declare November 17 th as PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY in our great state. In an attempt to increase parent participation in the teaching and learning process, particularly in the area of reading, local school districts are encouraged to join in this statewide initiative and implement a local Parental Involvement Program by encouraging parents or guardians of school age children to sign the PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLEDGE and commit to being more involved in their child s education. The BLUE RIBBONS that schools will receive are to be distributed to parents and staff and are to be worn on November 14, as representation of the parental support of their child s education. Attachments 10 and 11 are pledges in English and Spanish that the school may use for this day.

19 Attachment # 1 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM School Principal Dear Parents, We will be having parenting sessions in the near future. The topics will be as follows: 1. Building Relationships Constuyendo una Relacion 2. Correcting Misbehavior Corrigiendo el mal Comportamiento 3. Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions Enseñando a los hijos a tomar buenas Decisiones 4. Preventing Problem Behavior Prevenir Problemas de Comportamiento 5. Teaching Children Self-Control Enseñando a los niños control propio Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades. You will receive a notice with the time and dates later. hope you will be able to attend! We Attachment # 1

20 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM Escuela Principal Queridos Padres de Familia, Las sesiones para padres de familia serán durante este año escolar Los temas a tratar serán los siguientes: 1. Building Relationships Constuyendo una Relacion 2. Correcting Misbehavior Corrigiendo el mal Comportamiento 3. Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions Enseñando a los hijos a tomar buenas Decisiones 4. Preventing Problem Behavior Prevenir Problemas de Comportamiento 5. Teaching Children Self-Control Enseñando a los niños control propio Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades. Attachment # 1 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

21 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM School Dear Parents, Principal We are pleased to invite you to attend our parenting classes. The classes are held through out the school year in each campus. Contact your parent educator for date and time of sessions. The English session will be held at and the Spanish session will be held at Childcare will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing you at our parenting sessions as we begin a new year in Parental Involvement. The topics for the sessions are as follows: 1. Building Relationships Constuyendo una Relacion 2. Correcting Misbehavior Corrigiendo el mal Comportamiento 3. Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions Enseñando a los hijos a tomar buenas Decisiones 4. Preventing Problem Behavior Prevenir Problemas de Comportamiento 5. Teaching Children Self-Control Enseñando a los niños control propio You will receive a notice with the time and dates later. We hope you will be able to attend! Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades. Attachment # 1 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

22 DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM Escuela Queridos Padres de Familia, Principal Tenemos el placer de invitarlos a nuestras sesiones para padres de familia. Las sesiones serán impartidas durante este ano escolar. La sesión en Inglés será en. La sesión en Español será en. Se proveerá cuidado para los niños. Los temas a tratar en las sesiones son los siguientes: 1. Building Relationships Constuyendo una Relacion 2. Correcting Misbehavior Corrigiendo el mal Comportamiento 3. Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions Enseñando a los hijos a tomar buenas Decisiones 4. Preventing Problem Behavior Prevenir Problemas de Comportamiento 5. Teaching Children Self-Control Enseñando a los niños control propio Esperamos ansiosamente verlos en nuestras sesiones para padres de familia tal como empezamos en el nuevo año del Programa De Parental Involvement. Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades. Attachment # 2

23 REMINDER CLASSES FOR PARENTS ENGLISH AND SPANISH DATE: SCHOOL: TIME: PLEASE COME! Attachment # 2

24 RECORDATORIO CLASES PARA PADRES Inglés y Español Fecha: Escuela: Hora: Venga, Por Favor! Attachment # 3 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

25 DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM School Student's Name: Parents' Name: Address: HOME VISIT FORM Date: Grade: Phone: Teacher: _ We are excited about offering Parenting Classes to you this year so that together we can do a more effective job of teaching your children. You will be learning different ways of helping your children at home. 1. The topics are the following: 1. Building Relationships Constuyendo una Relacion 2. Correcting Misbehavior Corrigiendo el mal Comportamiento 3. Teaching Kids to Make Good Decisions Enseñando a los hijos a tomar buenas Decisiones 4. Preventing Problem Behavior Prevenir Problemas de Comportamiento 5. Teaching Children Self-Control Enseñando a los niños control propio 2. Parenting classes are every in the morning and at 1:30 p.m. during our school year. Could you attend these? Yes No Why not? 3. Would you require a baby-sitter? Yes No Tutoring/enrichment activities will be provided for school age children. 4. Children's ages are: 5. In what language do you want the classes? English Spanish Page 2 6. Is there a need in your family for Adult Basic Education Programs?

26 E.S.L. G.E.D. T.S.T.C. Other 7. Transportation needed: Yes No 8. Migrant: Yes No 9. Are you interested in being a parent volunteer at the Parent Center? Yes No Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades. Attachment # 4 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

27 DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM CAMPUS REPORT No. of Home Visits to Chapter I population No. of Home Visits to Migrant population No. of parents that attended English session No. of parents that attended Spanish session No. of parents that attended English sessions Chapter I and Migrant population No. of parents in attendance not from Chapter I, and Migrant population No. of refusals No. of parents that needed transportation No. of children that needed child care Total of parents that attended the Sessions (English & Spanish; all populations) COMMENTS: Attachment # 5

28 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM Organizational Meeting for Nine Weeks Parenting Sessions Agenda School *Dates: *Location: English Session Spanish Session *Responsibilities: Parenting Sessions Campus: 1. Schedule faculty in-service 2. Child care/tutoring area 3. Send notices home to all parents 4. Transportation 5. Refreshments 6. Recognition Ceremony Parental Involvement Staff: 1. Parenting session presentations 2. Home visits 3. Follow-up visits 4. Teacher in-service 5. Assist with recognition ceremony Parent Center Campus: 1. Establish a designated area for parent Center 2. Meet with teachers to explain purpose and Procedures 3. Get teacher participation 4. Establish recruiting strategies a. Letters to parents b. Volunteer Get-Acquainted Coffee c. PTA Officers d. Personal calls

29 Page 2 5. Select a campus chairperson as liaison a. Get parent center ready with supplies b. Organize volunteers and schedules c. Organize teachers' materials for volunteers on day of parent center d. Organize area for children to entertain themselves while parents work e. Keep record of volunteer time (charts, record sheets, etc.) f. Assist parent educator in making follow-up phone calls g. Assist parent educator with orientation of volunteers on use of machines and equipment 6. Provide coffee, snacks, etc. for parents 7. Provide leads on possible volunteers to campus chairperson or parent educator (Teacher recommendations) 8. Plan for awards and recognition Parent Educators: 1. Assist on weekly basis 2. Have orientation for the volunteers on use of machines or equipment 3. Assist campus chairperson in making follow-up phone calls 4. Make home visits as suggested by Principal or campus chairperson 5. Assist chairperson in organizing volunteers 6. Monitor volunteer response and needs 7. Monitor volunteer time sheets or records Attachment # 5A

30 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM PARENT CENTER ADVANTAGES Many benefits or advantages may be realized in incorporating a volunteer program within our schools. Some of these benefits for parents, teachers, and students are as follows: PARENTS 1. Opportunity to associate with other adults (different culture, ideas, family backgrounds, etc.). 2. Better understanding of other's viewpoints. 3. Better rapport with school personnel. 4. Opportunity to develop support groups with common goals. 5. More positive attitude toward school setting. 6. Develop a greater self-esteem. TEACHERS 1. Gives teachers more time for planning and instructional activities. 2. Provides teachers with more contact time with parents in a positive setting. 3. Teachers develop a sense of appreciation for work done by parents. 4. Teachers' attitudes towards parents may become more positive. STUDENTS 1. Instills a sense of pride toward their parents. 2. Students' attitude toward parent becomes more positive. 3. Presence of parent at school is seen as a positive occurrence instead of a negative one. 4. Students' interest in school and academic achievement may increase due to parent participation. Attachment # 5B

31 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES I. PARENT CENTER A. Laminate and cut materials B. Color instructional games C. Prepare transparencies D. Xerox E. Duplicate materials F. Use Opaque machine G. Other II. CLASSROOM ASSISTANT A. Prepare bulletin boards B. Monitor small group activities C. Prepare and monitor art activities D. File E. Assist students one-to-one F. Chaperone field trips III. LIBRARY AIDE A. Set up library displays B. Catalog C. File D. Label E. Shelve library books F. Monitor class while in library G. Assist in school's Book Fair IV. FACILITATORS A. Field trips B. Class parties C. Open house D. School Fair E. School Carnival F. Career Day G. Money-making projects H. Clubs/organizations Page 2 Attachment # 5B

32 V. OFFICE ASSISTANT A. Answer Telephone B. Type C. File D. Label E. Xerox F. Sort and distribute notices VI. SUPERVISOR A. Classroom B. Lunchroom/Cafeteria C. Hallways/Sidewalks D. Playground VII. CROSSING GUARD VIII.TUTOR IX. COMPUTER AIDE A. Format disks B. Copy disks C. Print (banners, signs, cards, etc.) D. Catalog disks E. Label disks F. Assist students X. MISCELLANEOUS A. Sew (costumes, banners, flags, etc.) B. Prepare arts/crafts Attachment # 5C HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

33 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM Parent Center Volunteers Parent Educator Campus Name Address Phone Student HARLINGEN C.I.S.D. Attachment # 5D

34 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM Parent Center Teacher Instructions 1. Organize teacher materials before PARENT CENTER DAY. 2. Label all materials and supplies brought to center (duplicating paper, markers, scissors, etc.). 3. Leave specific instructions on individual duties to be done. Fill out "Teacher Request Form." 4. Place materials in designated area for parents. 5. Work will be done on a first come, first serve basis. 6. Pick up finished materials from designated area in parent center on the same day. Attachment # 5E

35 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM PARENT CENTER SURVEY 1. Has the parent center helped you in becoming more involved in your child's school? Yes No If yes, how has the parent center helped you in becoming more involved in your child's school? 2. What do you like most about the parent center? 3. What do you like least about the parent center? 4. What types of activities do you enjoy doing at the parent center? 5. What other types of activities would you like to be involved in at your school or parent center? Page 2 Attachment # 5E

36 6. Were the necessary supplies and materials ready at the parent center when needed? Yes No _ 7. Do you feel the training at the parent center was Sufficient? Yes No 8. What suggestions do you have for recruiting more parent volunteers? 9. What type of recognition ceremony or end of school social would you like to have to end our school year? 10. Other comments or suggestions: Attachment # 5F HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

37 DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM CUESTIONARIO DE CENTRO DE PADRES VOLUNTARIOS 1. Le ha ayudado el centro de padres voluntarios a participar màs en la escuela de su niño? Sí No Si su respuesta es afirmativa, en que forma le ha ayudado a participar más en la escuela de su niño? 2. Que es lo que más le gusta del centro de padres voluntarios? 3. Que es lo que menos le gusta del centro de padres voluntarios? 4. Que clase de actividades disfruta más de lo que esta haciendo en el centro de padres voluntarios? 5. En que otra clase de actividades le gustaría estar participando en la escuela o centro de padres voluntarios? 6. Están todos los materiales necesarios en el centro de padres voluntarios cuando usted los necesita para trabajar? 7. Cree usted que el entrenamiento que se le dió en el centro fue suficiente? Sí No Attachment # 5F 8. Qué sugerencia nos hace usted para reclutar más gente voluntaria?

38 9. Qué clase de reconocimiento o acontecimiento social le gustaría tener al final del año escolar? 10. Otros comentarios o sugerencias: Attachment # 5G HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM

39 WHAT IF'S AT THE PARENT CENTERS 1. What if there's not enough work for parents to do?. Have long-term projects available (check with Principal or teachers). Speak to librarian about using volunteers. Speak to principal about using volunteers in cafeteria. Call school contact person day before P.C. to check teacher request list. Get Principal to announce on intercom 2. What if parents do not return after one or two visits?. Call or make home visit to find out why. Send a note through mail (We miss you!). Ask the other parents who might know 3. What if machines break down?. Talk to contact person if problem not known. Talk to teachers as you see them. Talk to the Principal about announcing problem. Have sponge activity ready from file (parenting, recipes). Pull in volunteers to other areas (bulletin boards, monitor cafeteria, work in library, playground, etc.) 4. What if not enough parents show up?. Get parent lists and call. Do what you can and leave a note for the teacher you to bring materials back and will finish first the next day you are there. If you finish early, make home visits 5. What if supplies are needed?. Inform contact person. Inform the secretary. Inform Principal or Academic Coordinator Page 2 Attachment # 5G 6. What if parents get bored or want to change activity?

40 . Make schedule to rotate parents to different activities. Speak to Principal about using parents elsewhere (Lunchroom, library, playground, etc.) 7. What if new volunteers come in?. Have parent orientation on procedures. Pair up with a trained parent. Monitor new volunteers until parents feel comfortable 8. What if a teacher requests a parent in a classroom?. Check with principal first to see if it's o.k.. Get feedback from parent and teacher as to outcome. Report on feedback at staff meeting Attachment # 5H

41 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM TEACHER REQUEST FORM DATE TEACHER'S NAME ROOM NO. TEACHER REQUEST Attachment # 5I

42 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM PARENT VOLUNTEERS Sign In Sheet Name Time Date Activity Attachment # 6 HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

43 DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT/DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM NEW DIRECTIONS LEADERSHIP SERIES PROGRAM MONTHLY THEMES August - New Directions Welcome students and explain the guidelines of program goals, and expectations of the group. Set personal goals and identify how to reach them. September- Graduation requirements, More High School requirements, advanced placement courses and dual credit courses. October - Preparing for College, The College admissions process, financial aid process and college terminology. November - Students Mind Power Academic success; learning good habits and testing tips. December - El Mes de Alegría Focus on family, friends, and holiday traditions, Christmas Caroling at Local Nursing Centers and Christmas Social for the group. January - New Beginnings Re-focus on goals; review transcripts and emphasize academic success. February - Readiness for life Standards and expectations for college readiness; for success in entry-level college/university courses and in the skilled workforce. March - The World of Work Career awareness, exploration and preparation; all options for students, (Guest Speaker) April - Spring into Action Community service projects for City of Harlingen and Harlingen CISD. May - Reflections End of year Banquet honoring students and parents and looking back on the school year. Attachment # 7

44 New Horizons Program Vernon/Memorial/Coakley/ Gutierrez/ Vela Group Counseling Objectives 1. The students will be able to establish a healthy bond with the school. A. Student schedules will be retrieved and filed. B. All teachers will be notified of the students' participation in the group and asked to provide feedback on students' status. C. Teachers will be provided with positive feedback concerning students' progress. D. Special counseling will be provided for a smooth transition for students returning from suspension or guidance center. (Support notes from group, etc.) E. Will meet with teachers to discuss students grades and behavior when needed. 2. Students will be able to develop a social consciousness for their community. A. Students will be given opportunities to participate in community projects. (i.e.: Harlingen Proud, Nursing Home Visits, Christmas Caroling, and Parental Involvement District Conf. B. Special individual assignments with opportunity for feedback in-group discussions.

45 Attachment # 7 3. Students will be provided with an alternative subculture that provides ownership, status, social bonding, emotional support, and clearly defined norms. A. Students will assist in establishing rules of the group. B. Students will design New Horizons T-Shirt and vote on a design. C. Students will be able to participate in the development of interpersonal skills through various activities and discussions. D. Students will be able to develop problem-solving skills by offering solutions to each other ingroup discussions. 4. Students will be provided opportunities to develop self-assertive skills cooperative vs. aggressive/passive skills A. Role playing activities demonstrating assertive, aggressive, and passive responses. B. Group members will experience cooperative decision-making to arrive at a consensus. C. Group members will complete personal contracts to demonstrate a commitment to using assertive and cooperative skills in their daily lives. 5. Students will be provided opportunities to develop and strengthen their own self-worth and autonomy. A. Students will discover approaches to discharging internal stress without hurting others. B. Students will identify undesirable life events and discuss what can be learned from each. C. Students will participate in various activities that will enhance their self-awareness. D. Students will cover at length the importance of positive self-image thru activities designed for the group Attachment # 7

46 6. Students will be able to develop responsible decision-making skills and problem solving skills. A. Role playing activities B. Students will share in the decision making process for the group. C. Students will participate in problem solving activities. 7. Students will be provided with opportunities to expand their cultural, social and environmental experiences. A. Field Trips B. Guest Speakers C. University Tours D. Fall Retreat E. Discussions and observances of various traditions (family, culture, etc.) F. Community Service Attachment #8

47 HARLINGEN C.I.S.D. 25 th ANNUAL DISTRICT-WIDE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT CONFERENCE November 8, 2014 Texas State Technical College 1902 North Loop 499 Harlingen, Texas 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Arturo J. Cavazos, HCISD Superintendent Pre-Registration on all H.C.I.S.D. campuses. Attachment # 9

48 LA CONFERENCIA PARA PADRES presentada por el Distrito Escolar de Harlingen 8 de Noviembre del 2014 Texas State Technical College 8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Orador Invitado: Dr. Jose L. Cavazos, HCISD Superintendente Puede matricularse en todas las escuelas del distrito antes de la fecha de la Conferencia.

49 Attachment #10

50 Parental Involvement Parent Pledge As a Parent, I pledge to: Show my child that I value education; Encourage my child to be a reader; Talk to my child about his/her schoolwork; Visit the school; Meet the teacher; Learn what the school is doing for my child; Learn how I can take part; I pledge to get involved and stay involved, for education is the key to success, and is the greatest gift I can give to my child. Parent signature Student Signature Texas Education Agency Parental Involvement Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades.

51 Attachment #11 Compromiso de los Padres Como padre/madre me comprometo a: demostrar a mi hijo(a) que valoro la educación animar a mi hijo(a) a que sea un buen lector, hablar con mi hijo(a) acerca de su tarea escolar, visitar la escuela, conocer a los profesores, enterarme de lo que está haciendo la escuela por mi hijo(a), y enterarme de como puedo participar. Me comprometo a tomar parte y permanecer involucrado(a), ya que la educación es la llave del éxito, y es el regalo más grande que puedo darle a mi hijo(a). Firma del Padre o Madre Firma de Estudiante Texas Education Agency Parental Involvement Legal Notice The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. El distrito escolar de Harlingen no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido en el empleo o en la prestación de servicios, programas o actividades.

52 Section For Parent Educators Parent Center Should Be

53 1. Fair Everyone should be equal 2. Comfortable- calm and warm 3. A positive environment 4. Friendly and inviting 5. A place to share ideas and cultures 6. A place to teach and learn 7. A place of communication 8. A place where there is always something to do 9. A place that promotes self-esteem 10. Clean and organized area 11. A place where there is always an on-going process 12. A place where parents can meet role models 13. A safe haven 14. A place to talk to someone 15. A cultural environment 16. Relaxing 17. A place with continuous activities 18. A learning center 19. A place which always welcomes visitors 20. A place to meet people (teachers, other parents, etc.) 21. A place where people are treated with respect 22. A place where you can laugh or cry together 23. A home away from home 24. A place that s very encouraging to all visitors Parent Center Should Not Be

54 1. A place for gossiping 2. A place with discrimination 3. A place with a dictatorship 4. A place to feel uncomfortable 5. A negative environment 6. A place that is unorganized 7. A place, which makes parents feel intimidated 8. A place, which makes parents feel unwanted 9. A place where parents see bad leadership from parent educators 10. Cluttered, crowded, and disorganized 11. A place with no support available 12. Should not be unequipped with not enough material 13. A place with nothing to do 14. A place where criticism takes place Parent Educators Are Expected To

55 1. Report to the campus by 7:45 a.m. 2. Sign in every day at the front office and call upon arriving at the school (Make sure to have an office staff member initial their individual sheet) 3. Sign out every day at the front office when leaving the school (Make sure to have an office staff member initial their individual sheet) 4. Stay in their Parent Center with their parents 5. Be responsible for making coffee in the Parent Center 6. Be responsible for making sure that there are plenty of cups, cream, spoons, and sugar available in the Parent Center 7. Be responsible for making sure that parents sign in at the Parent Center 8. Be responsible for making sure that all materials are ready and organized for Parent Center Day at each school 9. Be responsible for making sure that teacher work is done correctly by the parents 10. Welcome all parents to the Parent Center 11. Give parents an explanation about the Parent Center and its purpose 12. Listen to parents at all times 13. Train parents to operate any office equipment that is available for use in the Parent Center (Ex.: copier, laminating machine, die-cut machine, typewriter, computer, and meet with the campus contact person whenever necessary) 14. Be responsible for making sure that the Parent Center is kept organized at all times 15. Be responsible for displays in the Parent Center 16. Change displays in Parent Center every month Page Conduct themselves appropriately, at all times, with

56 parents as well as staff members 18. Present assigned units for parents during individual campus Evening Parent Mini-Conferences 19. Be expected to follow the district s dress code 20. Check mailbox and on a daily basis 21. Obtain Principal and Director s approval on all correspondence 22. Always deal respectfully with parents, teachers and other Parent Educators 23. Keep all work projects organized 24. Make sure that all teacher materials and Parent Center materials are labeled appropriately 25. Provide orientation on all Parent Center activities for all parents 26. Monitor new parent volunteers until they see that these parents feel comfortable 27. Be polite and courteous, positive and friendly at all times 28. Encourage and work as a TEAM Parent Educators Are Not Expected To 1. Discuss any parental problems that have been shared with them in front of other parents in the center 2. Discuss personal problems in front of parents

57 3. Talk down to any parents visiting the Parent Center 4. Gossip at any time 5. Take sides with any one parent 6. Pull students, for any reason, from any of the classrooms 7. Interrupt teacher instructions for any reason 8. Leave the Parent Center at any time to go visit with friends or other parents of the school 9. Meet with the Principal without first making an appointment 10. Try to handle parent/administration concerns 11. Collect money from parents at any time for any reason 12. Give out anyone s home number other than their own 13. Recruit candidates for the position of Parent Educators (If you are asked, tell people that no hiring is being done at the present time 14. Take the Counselor Place on campus school they are not certified to do this nor were they hired for a counselor s position 15. Waste time on the job (Sit or stand and do nothing) 16. Schedule a speaker without the Director s prior approval 17. Allow speakers to sell any of their materials, literature, herbs or drugs of any kind at the Parent Centers 18. Scold the children (be firm but gentle) 19. Take side with parents 20. Encourage negative remarks (teacher, parents, or other parent educators) 21. Criticize parent s work 22. Make the parents feel guilty for not attending the parent center Parental / Community Involvement: As Evidenced by:

58 Dissemination of School / Parent Compacts Yes/No Parental Involvement Policy Yes/No Reporting Progress to Parents/Community Yes/No Parent Representation in School Committees Yes/No Role of Community Liaison Yes/No Parent Education Yes/No Parent Center Yes/No Parental Involvement Efforts in Campus Yes/No Plan Completed to date Commendations: Recommendations: Information Reviewed:

59 HAPPY PARENTING!