Families As Partners Overview
FAMILIESAS PARTNERSSUPPORTING RELATIONSHIPS, ROUTINES,AND RESOURCESPRACTICAL VIGNETTES
Families asPartners:IntroductionSupporting Teaching andLearning at HomePractical Vignettes2
Foundation of partnershipwith families:RELATIONSHIPSPositive connections that foster interaction andestablish a nurturing environment of trust andsupport.ROUTINESRehearsed and predictable practices that providestructure to support efficient and effective learning.RESOURCESMaterials, Tools, and Suppliesto support active learning and skill development.3
Families Supporting Learning at HomeRELATIONSHIPSFAMILIESPositive connections that foster interaction andestablish a nurturing environment of trust andsupport.ROUTINESRehearsed and predictable practices that providestructure to support efficient and effective learning.EDUCATORSRESOURCESMaterials, Tools, and Supplies to support activelearning and skill development.4LEADERS
Building on what we knowBuild on what we know about effective practices andapply that to Remote learningRELATIONSHIPSFAMILIESPositive connections that foster interaction andestablish a nurturing environment of trust andsupport.ROUTINESRehearsed and predictable practices that providestructure to support efficient and effective learning.EDUCATORSRESOURCESMaterials, Tools, and Supplies to support activelearning and skill development.5LEADERS
Relationships, Routines, ResourcesRELATIONSHIPSROUTINESRESOURCESPOSITIVE CONNECTIONSREHEARSED AND PREDICTABLE RESPONSESMATERIALS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIESFoster relationships by focusing on empathy, positiveregard, genuineness, and student-centered approachMaximize learning time by implementing clear andconsistent procedures and structures8Provide equitable access to resources, such assupplies and technology, to set students up forsuccess6
Relationships OverviewPositive connections that foster interactionand establish a nurturing environmentof trust and supportCOMMUNICATION& FEEDBACKROLES &RESPONSIBILITIESWELL-BEINGSTRUCTURES7
Vignette #1: Communications & FeedbackRELATIONSHIPSPositive connections that foster interactionand establish a nurturing environmentof trust and supportCOMMUNICATION& FEEDBACK8
Strategy: Listen to LearnTHIS FAMILY has questionsand suggestions for theteacher. The child’s parentsare RELUCTANT TO SHAREFEEDBACK. Foster two-way communication 9Thank families for their support and encouragedialogue through outreach and vulnerability
Providing a Safe SpaceN o w i t i s t i m e t o P R E PA R EQUESTIONS ANDSUGGESTIONS. If you havea helper with you, check ifthey have any suggestionstoo. Foster two-way communication 10Thank families for their support and encouragedialogue through outreach and vulnerability Implement ConsistentFeedback Routines Intentionally InvolveFamilies Listen and RespondAppropriately
SEEK TO UNDERSTAND, THENTO BE UNDERSTOODWhen we take time to reallylisten, it makes a big impact onrelationships with students andfamilies.12FOSTER TWO-WAYCOMMUNICATIONTwo-way communication iscritical to increasing parentinvolvement and positiverelationships.12APPRECIATE THEPARTNERSHIPBuild partnerships throughcommunication, fosteringinvolvement, and appreciation.1211Communication & Feedback Strategy:Listen to Learn
Communications & FeedbackQuestions/SuggestionsREFLECT AND BRAINSTORMQuestions/Suggestions12THUMBS UP WHEN YOU AREDONESHARE ONE THING WITH THECLASS
Vignette #2: Roles & ResponsibilitiesRELATIONSHIPSPositive connections that foster interactionand establish a nurturing environmentof trust and supportROLES &RESPONSIBILITIES13
Strategy: Listen to LearnThis mom is WONDERINGH O W M U C H TO A S S I S THER SON with this project. Define the Team 14Provide families with guidanceregarding how they can assiststudents. Concrete suggestions helpthe team understand roles.
Strategy: Listen to Learn (part 2) Provide younger children withsupport and redirection Provide older children with clearexpectations, and get out of theway Define the Team 15Provide families with guidanceregarding how they can assiststudents. Concrete suggestions helpthe team understand roles.She realizes she isimmersed inthe project, rather thanSUPPORTING THELEARNING PROCESS,and moves thecomputer to her son.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTIS POSITIVELY IMPACTEDWhen families are involved withschool, there is a positiveimpact on studentachievement.12CONSIDER THE LIFTFOR PARENTSConsider how to best cultivate apartnership. It can be difficult forfamilies to help with certaincontent.12PERSONALIZE THEPARTNERSHIP16Not all families are able tosupport remote learning the sameway. Educators must be flexibleand adapt based on families’needs.12Roles and Responsibility Strategy:Listen to Learn
Roles & Responsibilities:Supporting Learning5OLD PRACTICEUPGRADED PRACTICE Review my child’s writing and write correctivenotes Sit with my child and ask questions and offersuggestions. Provide praise that sounds like “You are sosmart!” Provide praise that sounds like “You areworking hard!” Say “Math is hard. I am not very good at iteither.” Say, “You will improve with practice. Howcan I help?” Read with my child and state the correct wayto read words. Say, “Skip that, we can come back” and letthem try again. Compliment the product. “You got that right.” Compliment the process and persistence.17
Vignette #3: Well-Being StructuresRELATIONSHIPSPositive connections that foster interactionand establish a nurturing environmentof trust and supportWELL-BEINGSTRUCTURES18
Strategy: Healthy Home Habits Model and promote wellness 19Wellness challenges have increased during thepandemic. Partner with colleagues to offer additionalemotional and physical wellness supports.This student and/or herfamily members mightEXPERIENCE STRESSDURINGTHIS TIME of extendedschool closure.
Strategy: Healthy Home Habits (part 2) Leverage Special Area Experts Encourage fitness, nutrition, restand balance The school lunch director provides resources tosupport home nutrition. Model and promote wellness 20Wellness challenges have increased during thepandemic. Partner with colleagues to offer additionalemotional and physical wellness supports.
INTENTIONAL SOCIALEMOTIONAL LEARNINGSocial emotional learning mustbe intentionally addressed tosupport the well-being andsuccess of students, staff, andfamilies.10FOCUS ONTHE WHOLE CHILDConsider students’ non-academicneeds. For example, asuccessful nutrition program iscritical. Children cannot focus onlearning when they are hungry.10Well-Being Strategy:Healthy Home Habits21
Well-Being Structures:My Plate Pledge11FRUITS & VEGGIES Make half your plate fruitsand vegetables every dayLEAN PROTEIN Choose protein foodslike beans, fish, leanmeats and nuts.22WHOLE GRAINSRE-THINK THE DRINK Ask for oatmeal, wholewheat breads, or brownrice at meals. Drink fat-free or low-fatmilk or water instead ofsugary drinks.SLOW THE SWEETSBE ACTIVE Eat sweets, likecookies, once in a whileand in small amounts. Be active for at least 1hour a day. Try walks,sports, and biking.
Routines OverviewRehearsed and predictable responsesthat provide structure to support efficientand effective teachingORGANIZATION &STUDY SKILLSSUPPORTSTRUCTURESATTENDANCE &ENGAGEMENT23
Vignette #4: Organizational & Study SkillsROUTINESRehearsed and predictable practicesthat provide structure to support efficient andeffective learning.ORGANIZATIONAL& STUDY SKILLS24
Strategy: Encourage IndependenceThis DAD WORKS OUTSIDEOF THE HOUSE during thed a y. H e k n o w shis TEEN IS STRUGGLINGWITH SOME ELEMENTS OFTHE REMOTE LEARNINGenvironment. Encourage Learning Routines 25Students benefit from structure andconsistency. Provide students and familieswith suggested organizational routines.
Strategy: Encourage Independence (pt. 2) Implement consistent tools(school building standardization) Post tools on district website The school provides resources to supportstudents with scheduling, time management,and implementing organizational strategies Encourage Learning Routines 26Students benefit from structure andconsistency. Provide students and familieswith suggested organizational routines.
DEVELOP EXECUTIVEFUNCTIONING SKILLSEducators and families shouldfoster the development ofexecutive functioning skills(managing time, resources, andattention) in middle school.Adults can support students byhelping them build awareness ofissues and assisting them inimplementing skills to addressweakness.4SUPPORT RESILIENCY ANDPROBLEM-SOLVINGDon’t focus on preventing failure.Through failure, children learnresiliency and problem solving.427Organizational & Study Skills Strategy:Encourage Independence
Organizational & Study Skills Study PlanningStudent Planning ResourcesGoals for the week of month List organizational goals28To Do Lists List task, deadline, priority
Vignette #5: Support StructuresROUTINESRehearsed and predictable practicesthat provide structure to support efficient andeffective learning.SUPPORTSTRUCTURES29
Strategy: Accessible EducatorsThis student isI N D E P E N D E N T LYWORKING THROUGH ANASSIGNMENT. She GETSSTUCK. She isn’t surehow to bestapproach a task. Encourage Students to Seek Help 30Encourage students to reflect, identify needs, andseek help using a variety of strategies and supportstructures.
Strategy: Accessible Educators (part 2) Develop plans to support smallgroup and one-on-one needs Provide students with tools thatsupport student-to-teacher outreach Encourage Students to Seek Help 31Encourage students to reflect, identify needs, andseek help using a variety of strategies and supportstructures.After looking back in her notes andskimming her textbook, she realizesshe would benefit from teachersupport. SHE SIGNS UP FORA SLOT DURING HERTEACHER’SOFFICE HOURS.
TEACH STRATEGIES TOSUPPORT INDEPENDENCEDo not depend on parents to helpstudents get “unstuck” if theyhave a question, make an error,or do not know what to do next.7OFFER OFFICE HOURS ANDCHECK-IN CONFERENCESTo support relationship buildingand student learning, implementvirtual office hours and check-inconferences with families andstudents.7Support Structures Strategy:Accessible Educators32
Support Structures“I’m Stuck” ChecklistReview class notes, handouts, textbooks, and other resources for informationCheck teachers’ websites for explanatory resourcesSearch for online resources such as instructional videosDevelop questions to email my teacher or ask in class tomorrowReach out to a classmate for supportSchedule a virtual visit with my teacherTake a mental break and come back to this challenging work later33
Vignette #6: Attendance and EngagementROUTINESRehearsed and predictable practicesthat provide structure to support efficient andeffective learning.ATTENDANCE ANDENGAGEMENT34
Strategy: Tactical TouchpointsThis student typicallydrives tos c h o o l o r i s d r o p p e d o ff .Remote learning makesi t L E S S C L E A R TO H I SPA R E N T S W H E N H EI S “ AT S C H O O L ” . Keep Parents Informed 35Foster regular communication about studentattendance and engagement usingtechnology, text, and/or mail. Provide specificinformation.
Strategy: Tactical Touchpoints (part 2) Personalize communication tofamilies when students are absent Recognize good and improvedattendance Keep Parents Informed 36Foster regular communication about studentattendance and engagement usingtechnology, text, and/or mail. Provide specificinformation.His family appreciates thes c h o o l ’s C O M M U N I C AT I O NR E L AT E D TO h i sAT T E N D A N C E A N DGRADES.
PROACTIVELY ESTABLISHAMICABLE RELATIONSHIPSFamilies should not only hearfrom the school when somethingis wrong. Build trust byproactively establishingrelationships.12IMPLEMENT VIRTUALFAMILY MEETINGSSchedule virtual family meetingsto support chronically absentstudents. Develop individualizedattendance plans with familiesand students.2Attendance & Engagement Strategy:Tactical Touchpoints37
Attendance and EngagementRoutines: Attendance Improvement PlanI will post my schedule of classes and log-in information in a visible location.I will set alarms / alerts to remind myself to wake up on time and participate in classes.I will find a quiet place where I can participate in class and complete my school work.If I am absent, I will contact my teachers to find out what I missed.I will find a relative or friend to help me resolve a problem impacting attendance.Other:38
Resources OverviewMaterials, tools and suppliesto support active learning and OLSTECHNOLOGYTOOLS39
Vignette #7: Learning EnvironmentRESOURCESMaterials, tools and suppliesto support active learning and skilldevelopmentLEARNINGENVIRONMENT40
Strategy: Organize and AdaptAT S C H O O L H E R T E A C H E RHELPS HER KEEP HERS PA C E O R G A N I Z E D a n dassists her in havingthe correctmaterials for eachlesson. Encourage Home Organization 41Provide students and families with guidancerelated to the organization of the learningenvironment and m aterials.
Strategy: Organize and Adapt Define expectations to maximizelearning and minimize distraction Her teacher also works with families to makesure students have similar organizationalstructures at home. Encourage Home Organization 42Provide students and families with guidancerelated to the organization of the learningenvironment and m aterials.
TEACH PROCEDURESAND ROUTINESTeachers organize students,space, time, and materials tomaximize student learning.13TRANSLATE NORMS TO THEVIRTUAL SPACEAdjust the norms you would usein a regular classroom to work ina virtual space.7Learning Environment:Organize and Adapt43
ResourcesBack-to-School Ready Checklist 12 PENCILS 1 ERASER 1 SHARPENER PAPER OR MARKERS CRAYONSNOTEBOOK SCISSORS &GLUE44 FOLDERS HIGHLIGHTERS COMPUTER& WIFI SCHOOLBOOKS A SPACE PAINTS
Vignette #8: Instructional ToolsRESOURCESMaterials, tools and suppliesto support active learning and skilldevelopmentINSTRUCTIONALTOOLS45
Strategy: Strategic SelectionsSchools leverage numerousdigital and paper-basedinstructional tools.SOMETIMES TEENS FEELO V E RW H E L M E DBY A FULL “BOOK BAG”(and suite ofdigital tools). Standardize on Resources 46Deploy a limited number of paper and digitalinstructional resources.
Strategy: Strategic Selections (part 2) Communicacte critical informationto support students and families ineffectively using district tools This school has standardized on a limited numberof instructional tools Standardize on Resources 47Deploy a limited number of paper and digitalinstructional resources.
Instructional Tools:ResourcesLEARNING SYSTEM Google Classroom logininformation and basicnavigationLITERACY SOLUTIONS Scholastic, Frackle, andRaz-Kids login detailsand basic navigation48WEB CONFERENCINGEMAIL Zoom login informationand basic navigation. Gmail login informationand basic navigationMATH SOLUTIONSOTHER EnVision, IXL, andXtraMath login detailsand basic navigation Information related tologging into andnavigating other systems.
FOCUS ON EFFECTIVENESSAND USEFULNESSFocus on learning andengagement rather than thetools.7USE A CONSISTENT ANDLIMITED SET OF TOOLSTechnology tool choices shouldbe limited and consistent.Teachers, students, and familiescan be overwhelmed by too manytools.7MANAGE EXPECTATIONRELATED TO SOFTWARES49Softwares have strengths andweaknesses. Establish realisticexpectations related tosoftwares.1Instructional Tools:Strategic Selection
Vignette #9: Technology ToolsRESOURCESMaterials, tools and suppliesto support active learning and skilldevelopmentTECHNOLOGYTOOLS50
Strategy: Proactive PlanningAt the start of the COVID19 pandemic, the districtd i d n o t h a v e I N F O R M AT I O NABOUT STUDENTS’ACCESSTO I N T E R N E T A N DD E V I C E S AT H O M E . Enhance Technology Plans 51To close the digital divide, develop strategicand sustainable home IT plans. Studentsmust have equitable access to devices andInternet.
Strategy: Proactive Planning (part 2) Gather device information Gather internet information Identify internet options availablein your community Enhance Technology Plans 52To close the digital divide, develop strategicand sustainable home IT plans. Studentsmust have equitable access to devices andInternet.T h e d i s t r i c t ’s i m m e d i a t eactions includedS U RV E Y I N G FA M I L I E SAND MAKING DISTRICTD E V I C E S AVA I L A B L E . T h edistrict is nowDEVELOPING a LONGTERMPLAN to addressthe digital divide.
PROVIDE STUDENTS WITHDEVICES AND INTERNETSchools should strive to providestudents with devices and reliableinternet for use at home.10IMPLEMENT THE BESTSOLUTIONSInternet is not equitablyaccessible across NYS. Whendistricts can’t provide homesolutions, implement alternatives.For example, boosting Wi-Fisignals to parking lots.10MANAGE EXPECTATIONRELATED TO SOFTWARES53Minimize frustration by preparingstakeholders for technologyproblems.1Technology Tools:Proactive Planning
Technology Tools:Digital Divide Data Collection54
Resource OverviewCOMMUNICATION& FEEDBACKROLES &RESPONSIBILITIESWELL-BEINGSTRUCTURESLISTEN TOLEARNPARENTS ASPARTNERSHEALTHY HOMEHABITSORGANIZATIONAL &STUDY SKILLSSUPPORTSTRUCTURESATTENDANCE ALTOOLSTECHNOLOGYTOOLSORGANIZEAND ADAPTSTRATEGICSELECTIONSPROACTIVEPLANNING
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Additional resourcesAdditional resources to support the development ofpositive partnerships with families and other remote learningpriorities can be found online at www.eteachny.org. 57Shifting to Teaching OnlineFamilies as PartnersStudents
Thank families for their support and encourage dialogue through outreach and vulnerability. 10. Now it is time to . PREPARE QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS. If you have a helper with you, check if they have any suggestions too. Implement Consistent Feedback Routines Intentionally Involve Families Listen and Respond Appropriately. 11.
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