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Parent Resource Center

Parent Resource Center. Stage 2 Design October 2, 2014 3:20 pm Royal Oaks, Winecoff and Wolf Meadow. Agenda. Review Implementation Stages Touching Base Stage 1 Prepare Stage 1 Updates Wrapping Up Stage 1 Planning for Stage 2 Design and Logistical Planning Feedback Next Steps

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Parent Resource Center

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  1. Parent Resource Center Stage 2 Design October 2, 2014 3:20 pm Royal Oaks, Winecoff and Wolf Meadow

  2. Agenda • Review Implementation Stages • Touching Base Stage 1 Prepare • Stage 1 Updates • Wrapping Up Stage 1 • Planning for Stage 2 Design and Logistical Planning • Feedback • Next Steps (adapted from Fairfax County Public Schools, Parent Center Guide, 12-13)

  3. Parent Resource Center Resource Page

  4. Implementation Stages Year 1 Introduce and Invite Resources and Support Year 2 Revisit, Refine and Build Activities and Sessions Year 3 Revisit, Refine and Build Community and Parent Connections

  5. Touching Base and Updates • Stage 1 Prepare • Share Parent Resource Center overview and goals with staff • Update! Community Engagement

  6. Wrapping Up Stage 1 • Mission Statement • short, clear reflection of vision and goals for the PRC • display in the Parent Resource Center • sign, poster, white board, chalkboard, etc., etc., etc. • include mission statement on advertisement (newsletters, website, etc.) • Example: (created from our PRC goals) • School Name Parent Resource Center is dedicated to building family engagement to support children’s education at home and at school by fostering collaborative relationships between the school, families and community agencies.

  7. Stage 2 Design and Logistical Planning

  8. Stage 2 Action Steps • Find a location • Brainstorm and Identify needs, materials, resources, furnishings, etc. • Share Budget • Order materials, resources, furnishings, etc. • Gather promotional materials • Build the PRC

  9. Materials and Resources • Federal funds and guidance for allowable purchases • Materials and Resources already purchased and/or available

  10. Resources and Materials to Consider • This list includes parent engagement resources…. • Newmark Learning Alphabet Animal Friends (alphabet books, sing-along CD and extension activities for home) • Newmark Learning Around the Clock Early Reading Kit (leveled books, teacher/parent guide, writing and drawing activities) • Newmark Learning Myself Learning Foundations (develop and improve social/emotional skills while developing literacy) • Benchmark Education Read at Home Family Involvement Kits • Benchmark Education ACT Now Close Reading Skills and Collaborative Discussions and Writings • Ready Rosie Supporting Books about $1,496

  11. Process for School Level Budget • School Budget • Process • Identify Needs • Talk to stakeholders • Brainstorm • PRC Budget Sheet • Proposed Items to Purchase • Submit proposed budget spreadsheet to Amy by October 31 – is this date ok? • Review • Title I Department will place order • Shipping Materials

  12. Pictures and a Video of Parent Centers Fairfax County Parent Center Guide with Pictures Fairfax County Parent Resource Center Video

  13. Promotional Materials • Ready Rosie • Rosetta Stone • Community Agencies

  14. Building Ownership and the Parent Resource Center • Invite and Introduce the PRC by inviting volunteers, parents, staff and high school students help build the PRC! • Volunteer Day • Materials, Resources and Furniture

  15. Feedback • Do we need to establish best practices for families and/or staff? (ground rules) • Do we want a sign-in and sign-out sheet? • Do we need a check-out/check-in sheet or system? • Do we need to develop inventory sheet to display in the PRC?

  16. Next Steps • Proposed items to purchase due to Amy by October 31st • Volunteer Day? • Think of creative ways to invite and introduce our PRCs to staff and parents

  17. References • Parent Center Guide, Fairfax County Public Schools, Family and School Partnerships, 2012-2013

  18. Title I Department • Dr. Tara Nattrass, Director of Elementary Education and Title I, tara.nattrrass@cabarrus.k12.nc.us • Amy Violette, Title I Coordinator, amy.violette@cabarrus.k12.nc.us • Lynn Ellis, Elementary Education and Title I Support, lynn.ellis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

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