https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j Created by Ashleigh Lin Angel Navarro, Beth Blackstone, and Chandler Day en-us 2021-09-08 22:47:23 UTC 2026-02-19 22:43:26 UTC hello@padlet.com ashleighlin https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726195722 Based on the module 3 readings, our group synthesized the posts and found three common themes. The themes we found were: family structures, perceptions of "family involvement", and ways to improve parental involvement as school leaders.]]> 2021-09-08 22:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726195722 ashleighlin https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726196471 2021-09-08 22:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726196471 ashleighlin https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726197286 2021-09-08 22:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726197286 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726198091 2021-09-08 22:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726198091 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726199398 More families are dual income with both parents working. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726199398 chandlerday https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726200726 We need to define parental involvement based on our specific community/family needs instead of the “normative ways” Also similar to above quote. There are different ways to be involved.]]> 2021-09-08 22:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726200726 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726201179 Single family parents may not have the time for "traditional" parental involvement. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726201179 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726201229 Just because parents don’t volunteer on the PTO doesn’t mean they aren’t involved nor failing to instill the value of hard work in their children. (Lopez Pg. 416)]]> 2021-09-08 22:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726201229 chandlerday https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202008 As a school leader, it seems vital to start by getting to know the student population of the school, and with that, the parents and the community that make up the school’s diversity.-> Relationships always! ]]> 2021-09-08 22:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202008 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202123 Middle-class America has defined parental involvement as “bake sales, fundraisers, PTA/PTO, and back to school nights.” ]]> 2021-09-08 22:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202123 chandlerday https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202264 Communication is the key to understanding differences and building common ground. Also, deficit speech is prevalent and can break down any attempts to form connections. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202264 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202429 Lumping marginalized groups together as a cohesive unit. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202429 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202903 Parent Nights for continuing education for parents, literacy, math, school and community resources, etc. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726202903 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726203287 Invite parents to be a part of a committee that helps make school-wide decisions Site Council and Leadership Teams that allow for parental involvement]]> 2021-09-08 22:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726203287 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726203641 We must challenge educational leadership to examine how we define family involvement.]]> 2021-09-08 22:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726203641 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726203684 Prioritize positive interactions such as phone calls and emails]]> 2021-09-08 22:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726203684 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726206633 Positive conversations/interactions with parents can create efficacy and inspire a powerful partnership between schools and families.]]> 2021-09-08 22:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726206633 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726206955 “How do we want school, family, and community partnerships to work at this school three years from now?” (quoted from Epstein) We get to change the definition. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726206955 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726208149 Teachers' perceptions of parental involvement should include more focus on providing accessibility. ]]> 2021-09-08 22:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726208149 https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726209332 We need to define parental involvement based on our specific community/family needs instead of the “normative ways” Also similar to above quote. There are different ways to be involved.]]> 2021-09-08 23:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726209332 ashleighlin https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726211001 Demographics of the staff differs from demographics of the student/community population.]]> 2021-09-08 23:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726211001 ashleighlin https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726212241 Familial capital allows us to understand students may live with extended family. We must view that as a strength. (quoted from Epstein)]]> 2021-09-08 23:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MonroeCountySchoolDistrict/zdgwifxsc4jlaz6j/wish/1726212241