https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm A growing collection of ideas, tips, and resources for staff in Title I schools. en-us 2018-06-18 18:35:12 UTC 2023-02-06 17:33:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f468-1f469-1f467-1f466.png mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267675849 When planning a Family Engagement event, ask yourself:

• How am I helping parents to build capacity for helping their child?
• Have parents had an opportunity to decide what they’d like to hear more about?

]]> 2018-06-18 19:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267675849 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267675964 A Comprehensive Checklist for Partnering with Families]]> 2018-06-18 19:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267675964 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267677359 Use this resource to gather ideas for what your school's needs might be and how you can get the help you need for the students who are in need in your building.]]> 2018-06-18 19:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267677359 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267678931 2018-06-18 19:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267678931 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/267679796

Parent/Principal Chats

Book and Breakfast

Multicultural Night

ESOL Resource Night

Watch DOGS

Reading Night/Math Night

Social/Emotional Learning Workshop

SOL Workshop

“School Name” University (monthly meetings with parents to familiarize them with school norms. Ideas for what to address: PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning)

Click the link for an interactive document in which you can see some of the feedback that I've received from our handy Event Reflection Write Ups. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD TO THIS DOCUMENT AS YOU WORK TO ENGAGE THE FAMILIES AT YOUR SCHOOLS!

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Make a packet/template for the information that will be shared with the parents of all of the students in the class. 

Have that template translated into the family’s language.

Learn how to say “hello”, “goodbye”, and “thank you” in the family’s native language.

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THE BASICS ARE FIVE FUN, SIMPLE, AND POWERFUL WAYS THAT EVERY FAMILY CAN GIVE EVERY CHILD A GREAT START IN LIFE.]]> 2018-06-27 19:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/268775336 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/291274220 This is a link to the new guidelines for completing the new plans/compacts.]]> 2018-10-10 14:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/291274220 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/291277167 This is a link to the template for the new Family Engagement Plans.]]> 2018-10-10 14:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/291277167 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/294947305 Here is a link to all of the videos that the FACE Department has created for families.  Be sure to open this in a new window so that you can get the full menu of topics offered. The topics reflect current "hot topics" in CCPS. There is even an informational video about Title I in CCPS!  Share these with families (consider uploading the link to your school's website) and use them to generate ideas for workshops or as an introduction to a workshop that you are providing for families. ]]> 2018-10-19 17:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/294947305 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/342519182 Use this link to refer back to how your school gathered necessary information for your school's Family Engagement Documents. You are also encouraged to view other schools' processes to further build upon what worked well at your school.]]> 2019-03-18 17:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/342519182 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/364679971 Here's the link to get to all of the summer resources that CCPS provides online to families.]]> 2019-05-30 16:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/364679971 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/364680944 Here's a link to access all of the FREE printable articles for families to work on over the summer months. *You must have a Readworks account to access it, but the account is free.]]> 2019-05-30 16:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/364680944 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/379990223 This Handout is meant to be given to families and caregivers in order to help them better understand Title I in CCPS.]]> 2019-09-04 15:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/379990223 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/379992586 2019-09-04 15:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/379992586 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/389691874 What a powerful resource to share with families! ]]> 2019-09-25 19:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/389691874 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/396413914 This is a comprehensive list with links of the responsibilities of staff members at Title I schools.]]> 2019-10-10 20:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/396413914 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/402079222 Please feel free to add to this document as you think of ideas for how the annual family surveys can be improved to meet the needs in your school.]]> 2019-10-24 15:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/402079222 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/405600503 Here is an updated version of our Title I Requisition form.]]> 2019-11-01 19:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/405600503 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/405608854 Here is the link to the slides that were presented at our Title I teacher's (joint) meeting that we had on 10/31/2019.]]> 2019-11-01 19:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/405608854 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/408210840 Please scroll through these videos to see the FANTASTIC resource that the FACE office has provided. If you have ideas for other video topics, please let me know!]]> 2019-11-07 17:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/408210840 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/410006687 Here is a great resource from Colorín Colorado all about engaging our ELL families.]]> 2019-11-12 15:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/410006687 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/437069508 Here is an EXCELLENT resource for our Title I families in need of healthcare or dental care. Round-trip transportation to/from appointments for $3 per family!]]> 2020-01-28 16:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/437069508 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/438324062 Courtesy of Ise Franck and our PreK Team!]]> 2020-01-30 17:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/438324062 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/439001329 This app came highly recommended for people working with ELL's. Many languages offered. Check out the info...]]> 2020-01-31 20:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/439001329 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/441725344 See info for CAHN in English -->]]> 2020-02-06 17:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/441725344 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/455829827 Having a Resource Fair at your school? Want to get your school community in touch with a health care/ dental care resource? Contact Mayra Arucha with the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) to have team representatives at your school with info for parents!]]> 2020-03-06 15:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/455829827 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/601731462 Please access this folder of resources from the Chesterfield Dept of Mental Health. They are ready and eager to continue their great work with all families, including Spanish-speaking families!]]> 2020-05-29 18:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/601731462 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/713109776 This website has some excellent resources for engaging families!]]> 2020-09-01 19:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/713109776 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/747834999 Check out this virtual learning tip sheet for families!]]> 2020-09-15 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/747834999 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/913612018 This website always has great resources and ideas for engaging families in general and ELL's in particular.]]> 2020-11-11 17:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/913612018 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/913624411 Governor Ralph Northam has officially recognized November, 2020 as Family Engagement in Education Month! I am attaching the information that the governor provided for your perusal.]]> 2020-11-11 17:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/913624411 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/913640339 2020 Resource Flyer]]> 2020-11-11 17:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/913640339 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/994637357 From the VDOE]]> 2020-12-07 16:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/994637357 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/1193002563 The VDOE advertised this information. Great idea if you're in need of interpreters! ]]> 2021-02-11 16:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/1193002563 mayra_alvarez1 https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/1469250672 VDOE Family Engagement Resources]]> 2021-04-28 14:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mayra_alvarez1/jheuwg0amanm/wish/1469250672