October Connections – 10/18/2021
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text animation=”slideInLeft”]01. TOP TIPS – PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
[/vc_column_text][wyde_separator label_style=”icon” border_width=”3px” el_width=”100%” color=”#fcbb41″ icon=”fa fa-home” css=”.vc_custom_1610727038944{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”16104″ animation=”slideInLeft”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp”]For Families: Write down a few questions before the meeting. Here are a few good ones: “What strengths do you see in my child?” “What are a few things I can be doing at home to support what he/she is learning at school?” “What are some ways I can check in on my child’s social and emotional health?”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”16105″ animation=”slideInLeft”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp”]For Educators: Many families enjoyed Zoom and online conferencing. It was easier and more comfortable. If possible, keep online as an option for families instead of coming into the school building. Encourage parents to invite any member of the family to join this conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”16106″ animation=”slideInLeft”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp”]For Building and District Leaders: How are you supporting meaningful parent-teacher conferences? Create mini-focus groups with families and teachers and ask how the conference experience could be improved. Resist the urge to check a box and instead capitalize on these conversations as an opportunity for families to build trusting relationships with school staff.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text animation=”slideInLeft”]02. GET CONNECTED
[/vc_column_text][wyde_separator label_style=”icon” border_width=”3px” el_width=”100%” color=”#24658d” icon=”fa fa-users” css=”.vc_custom_1629201129470{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][wyde_icon_block style=”none” icon=”fa fa-calendar” animation=”slideInLeft” color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1631584759781{background-color: #fcbb41 !important;}” el_class=”connectionsicon”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp”]Nov. 15-19 will be declared (for the first time) “Kentucky Family Engagement in Education Week.” Sign-up here or Click Here to receive information on how you, your schools or your community can participate.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text animation=”slideInLeft”]03. RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
[/vc_column_text][wyde_separator label_style=”icon” border_width=”3px” el_width=”100%” color=”#248a58″ icon=”fa fa-briefcase” css=”.vc_custom_1629201089270{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][wyde_icon_block style=”none” icon=”fa fa-link” animation=”slideInLeft” color=”#000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1634599382026{background-color: #fcbb41 !important;}” el_class=”connectionsicon”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp”]How Advocates Can Ensure ARP Funding Goes to the Students Who Need it the Most – The Education Trust (edtrust.org)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_style=”full-width” background_color=”#a34f8b”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1634601808611{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][wyde_icon_block size=”medium” style=”none” icon=”fa fa-star-o” animation=”slideInLeft” color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1634601976198{background-color: #fcbb41 !important;}” el_class=”connectionsicon”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp” el_class=”whitetext”]Family Friendly Principal SpotlightHigh School Family Engagement by Principal Jacobs, Fayette County[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1634601383752{margin-top: 5% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1611070984121{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link_target=”_blank” image=”13699″ animation=”slideInUp” link=”https://prichard-backup.com/familyengagement/”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp”]
A network of families, educators and community partners increasing effective family-school partnerships in Kentucky
Visit us at prichardcommittee.org/familyengagement
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