Session 5 Communicating With Parents Helping Parents Understand

Session 5: Communicating With Parents Helping Parents Understand Core Knowledge Language Arts © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 1

Domino Share • Decide who is going first. • Introduce yourself to your colleagues at your table. Each person should share your: ¦ ¦ What do parents need to know about CKLA? What have you done with parents around CKLA? • First person will point to the person who will go second. Continue this pattern. • Stop when you have finished the round. © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ 2

Parent +Teacher = Child’s Success • Parents have an important role in their child's academic success. • Educators can support parents: ¦ express the rationale behind methods of teaching ¦ provide suggestions, learning tools, & activities • Educating parents enables learning to continue & extend at home. © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 3

One School’s Effort • • Located in Bronx Attendance rate 91. 9% Poverty rate 95. 7% Black or African American 26. 8% • Hispanic 63. 3% • Title 1, Title 3 funding • Designated as Persistently Low Achieving school (PLA) © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 4

Parent Involvement Policy • Holding an annual Title 1 Parent Curriculum Conference (V. I. P. night) • Host educational family events/activities during PTC and throughout year • Provide translation and interpretation services • Parent Resource Center, Instructional materials for parents in Library • Train parents to be school volunteers • Provide written and verbal progress reports • Inform and invite parents to school activities © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 5

Helping Parents to Understand Core Knowledge Parents need to learn what their children are learning © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 6

V. I. P. Night • Held in September • CKLA orientation for K-2 parents • Held in auditorium • Followed by classroom visits © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 7

Classroom Visit during V. I. P. • Meet child’s teacher • Learn about daily schedule • View CKLA materials © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 8

Classroom Visit Family Projects Domain Related Field Trips Homework Assessments © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 9

New Supports for V. I. P. Night Core Knowledge Orientation for Parents “Tools For Working with Parents” http: //www. engageny. org/resource/professi onal-developmentturnkey-kit-ela-p-2 skills-strand-in-depth © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 10

Helpful Handouts and Visuals for a V. I. P. Night © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 11

Reflection • How did you provide orientation to the parents this year? • What have you heard that you would like to try for your orientation? • What would you do differently? © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 12

November: Family Reading Workshop • November 3: 30 -5: 30 • Joint effort-Coaches and Librarian present workshop • Scheduled after student dismissal • CKLA focus • Informational session on library services and resources © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 13

Family Reading Workshop Agenda • • Sound Clinic Chaining Activities Domain Read Aloud Demo Strengthening vocabulary, questioning and speaking skills • Domain related trade books and resources © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 14

Parent Feedback © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 15

March: Family Game Night • Held in cafeteria • Grade specific tables • Multiple tables per grade, each with a different game. • Games from Pausing Point and A & R guide • Teachers and coaches ran games and directed traffic • Make and Take activity table © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 16

Games Played During Family Game Night Word Bingo, Tic-Tac. Toe, Tricky Word Baseball, Spelling Alternatives Board Game, Make and Take Activities • Prepare games in advance • Plan logistics • Publicize event © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 17

Kindergarten Assessment and Remediation Guide Unit 6: Letter Name Game © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 18

First Grade Assessment and Remediation Guide Unit 4: Spicy Sentences © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 19

Second Grade Teacher’s Guide Unit 5: Spelling Alternative Board Game © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 20

April: Family Story Night • Teachers dress up as storybook characters • Students attend in pajamas, bring blankets and stuffed animals • Cookies and milk provided • Held in gym © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 21

April: Family Story Night Activities • Teachers read L & L stories • Some stories acted out • Students turn and talk with parents • Parents practice reading aloud trade books to students © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 22

Throughout the Year: Monthly Assemblies • Classes take turns hosting • Parents Invited • “Show What You Know” • Writer’s Chair • Host class presents domain related performance © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 23

Throughout the Year: Parent Progress Reports • Report cards-Nov. , and March • Progress Reports. Oct. , Jan. May. • Official DOE report card in June • Includes CKLA learning objectives • Translated in Spanish © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 24

Great Idea! Listening Nook • Set up in hallway • K students ask adults to listen to them read • Adult signs in • Listens to student • Adult receives sticker for listening Quitman Elementary School Newark, New Jersey © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 25

Connect, Question, Extend • How does this parent outreach case study compare to your original ideas? • What was covered? • What was missing? • What will you take away? © 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non. Commercial-Share. Alike 3. 0 Unported License. www. creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3. 0/ Engage. NY. org 26