182016

What Administrators Need to Know About Family

Engagement

January 13 2016 Norwin School District

Jeanie Hertzler Educational Consultant

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

PaTTANrsquos Mission

The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance

Network (PaTTAN) is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of

Special Education and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special

education services

1

182016

PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)

teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services

before considering a more restrictive environment

2

182016

Agenda

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Learn ways to involve parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Connecting with PTA Standards

bull Standard 1 Welcoming all families into the school communitymdash Families are active participants in the life of the school and feel welcomed valued and connected to each other to school staff and to what students are learning and doing in class

bull Standard 2 Communicating effectivelymdashFamilies and school staff engage in regular meaningful communication about student learning

bull Standard 3 Supporting student successmdashFamilies and school staff continuously collaborate to support studentsrsquo learning and healthy development both at home and at school and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively

3

Why Engage Families

182016

The Evidence

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

4

182016

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Reduced drop-out rates and higher graduation rates

(Bridgeland DiIulio amp Morison 2006)

Increased student achievement (Hill amp Tyson 2009)

Reduced absenteeism

(Sheldon 2007)

Better attitudes towards learning

(Fantuzzo McWayne Perry amp Childs 2004)

Better social skills and less conduct

problems (Caspe amp Lopez 2006)

Better student-teacher

relationships (Dearing Kreider amp Weiss

2008)

Improved trust in schools

(Payne amp Kaba 2001)

More cultural competence (Marschall 2006)

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Leadership

Professional Capacity

Instructional Guidance

Student-Centered Learning Climate

Parent-Community

Ties Academic Success

(Bryk Sebring Allensworth Luppescu amp Easton 2010)

5

182016

Leadership That Fosters Family Engagement

bull Adopts a system-wide culture of hospitality bull Adopts a family-school partnership policy bull Collaborates on activities supporting

increased student achievement bull Fosters a learning community that supports

parent engagement and learning bull Reaches out to the community

Norwin School District

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

6

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)

teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services

before considering a more restrictive environment

2

182016

Agenda

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Learn ways to involve parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Connecting with PTA Standards

bull Standard 1 Welcoming all families into the school communitymdash Families are active participants in the life of the school and feel welcomed valued and connected to each other to school staff and to what students are learning and doing in class

bull Standard 2 Communicating effectivelymdashFamilies and school staff engage in regular meaningful communication about student learning

bull Standard 3 Supporting student successmdashFamilies and school staff continuously collaborate to support studentsrsquo learning and healthy development both at home and at school and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively

3

Why Engage Families

182016

The Evidence

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

4

182016

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Reduced drop-out rates and higher graduation rates

(Bridgeland DiIulio amp Morison 2006)

Increased student achievement (Hill amp Tyson 2009)

Reduced absenteeism

(Sheldon 2007)

Better attitudes towards learning

(Fantuzzo McWayne Perry amp Childs 2004)

Better social skills and less conduct

problems (Caspe amp Lopez 2006)

Better student-teacher

relationships (Dearing Kreider amp Weiss

2008)

Improved trust in schools

(Payne amp Kaba 2001)

More cultural competence (Marschall 2006)

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Leadership

Professional Capacity

Instructional Guidance

Student-Centered Learning Climate

Parent-Community

Ties Academic Success

(Bryk Sebring Allensworth Luppescu amp Easton 2010)

5

182016

Leadership That Fosters Family Engagement

bull Adopts a system-wide culture of hospitality bull Adopts a family-school partnership policy bull Collaborates on activities supporting

increased student achievement bull Fosters a learning community that supports

parent engagement and learning bull Reaches out to the community

Norwin School District

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

6

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Agenda

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Learn ways to involve parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Connecting with PTA Standards

bull Standard 1 Welcoming all families into the school communitymdash Families are active participants in the life of the school and feel welcomed valued and connected to each other to school staff and to what students are learning and doing in class

bull Standard 2 Communicating effectivelymdashFamilies and school staff engage in regular meaningful communication about student learning

bull Standard 3 Supporting student successmdashFamilies and school staff continuously collaborate to support studentsrsquo learning and healthy development both at home and at school and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively

3

Why Engage Families

182016

The Evidence

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

4

182016

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Reduced drop-out rates and higher graduation rates

(Bridgeland DiIulio amp Morison 2006)

Increased student achievement (Hill amp Tyson 2009)

Reduced absenteeism

(Sheldon 2007)

Better attitudes towards learning

(Fantuzzo McWayne Perry amp Childs 2004)

Better social skills and less conduct

problems (Caspe amp Lopez 2006)

Better student-teacher

relationships (Dearing Kreider amp Weiss

2008)

Improved trust in schools

(Payne amp Kaba 2001)

More cultural competence (Marschall 2006)

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Leadership

Professional Capacity

Instructional Guidance

Student-Centered Learning Climate

Parent-Community

Ties Academic Success

(Bryk Sebring Allensworth Luppescu amp Easton 2010)

5

182016

Leadership That Fosters Family Engagement

bull Adopts a system-wide culture of hospitality bull Adopts a family-school partnership policy bull Collaborates on activities supporting

increased student achievement bull Fosters a learning community that supports

parent engagement and learning bull Reaches out to the community

Norwin School District

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

6

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

Why Engage Families

182016

The Evidence

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

4

182016

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Reduced drop-out rates and higher graduation rates

(Bridgeland DiIulio amp Morison 2006)

Increased student achievement (Hill amp Tyson 2009)

Reduced absenteeism

(Sheldon 2007)

Better attitudes towards learning

(Fantuzzo McWayne Perry amp Childs 2004)

Better social skills and less conduct

problems (Caspe amp Lopez 2006)

Better student-teacher

relationships (Dearing Kreider amp Weiss

2008)

Improved trust in schools

(Payne amp Kaba 2001)

More cultural competence (Marschall 2006)

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Leadership

Professional Capacity

Instructional Guidance

Student-Centered Learning Climate

Parent-Community

Ties Academic Success

(Bryk Sebring Allensworth Luppescu amp Easton 2010)

5

182016

Leadership That Fosters Family Engagement

bull Adopts a system-wide culture of hospitality bull Adopts a family-school partnership policy bull Collaborates on activities supporting

increased student achievement bull Fosters a learning community that supports

parent engagement and learning bull Reaches out to the community

Norwin School District

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

6

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Reduced drop-out rates and higher graduation rates

(Bridgeland DiIulio amp Morison 2006)

Increased student achievement (Hill amp Tyson 2009)

Reduced absenteeism

(Sheldon 2007)

Better attitudes towards learning

(Fantuzzo McWayne Perry amp Childs 2004)

Better social skills and less conduct

problems (Caspe amp Lopez 2006)

Better student-teacher

relationships (Dearing Kreider amp Weiss

2008)

Improved trust in schools

(Payne amp Kaba 2001)

More cultural competence (Marschall 2006)

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

Leadership

Professional Capacity

Instructional Guidance

Student-Centered Learning Climate

Parent-Community

Ties Academic Success

(Bryk Sebring Allensworth Luppescu amp Easton 2010)

5

182016

Leadership That Fosters Family Engagement

bull Adopts a system-wide culture of hospitality bull Adopts a family-school partnership policy bull Collaborates on activities supporting

increased student achievement bull Fosters a learning community that supports

parent engagement and learning bull Reaches out to the community

Norwin School District

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

6

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Leadership That Fosters Family Engagement

bull Adopts a system-wide culture of hospitality bull Adopts a family-school partnership policy bull Collaborates on activities supporting

increased student achievement bull Fosters a learning community that supports

parent engagement and learning bull Reaches out to the community

Norwin School District

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

6

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Norwin School District Hillcrest Intermediate School

Hillcrest Intermediate School is in North Huntingdon PA Hillcrest and the Norwin School District are located off exit 67 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and approximately 20 miles from Pittsburgh Hillcrest has approximately 830 students in grades 5 and 6

Letrsquos begin with an opportunity to self‐reflect What kind of school is your

school bull Partnership School

bull Open Door School

bull Come‐if‐We‐Call School

bull Fortress School

Source Henderson Mapp Johnson and Davies ldquoBeyond the Bake Salerdquo 14‐18

7

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

History of SWPBIS at Hillcrest

2014‐15 PDE grant

8

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Universal Level

PBIS Interventions PFS Interventions

bull School‐wide Rules and bull Family Resource Center Expectations bull Positive Feedback to

bull Positive Reinforcement Families

bull Family Outreach activities

bull PFS Screeners

9

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Goal 1 Create a Welcoming Space for Families

Prepare and Open Your Schoolrsquos Family Resource Center

This sends the message ldquoWe have made a space for you in our schoolrdquo

The Conference Room ishellip

10

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

THE VISION

The Reality

11

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Benefits of the Family Resource Center (FRC) for our SCHOOL

bull Helps schools bull Gives schools ndash make families feel ndash evidence‐based welcome in the school strategies and materials

ndash connect with all parents for engaging successfully with families about expectations for

student behavior ndash parenting information

ndash increase parent resources to share with families involvement in student

success ndash training in working with parents for common goals of student success

Goal 2 Increase Positive Feedback to Families

bull Develop strategies for sending positive feedback

bull Inform families about PBIS school expectations

bull Identify a system for sending positive feedback home

bull Send positive feedback to all families

bull Evaluate the effectiveness of positive feedback

12

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Next steps bull We familiarized ourselves with the Positive FamilySupport materials

bull We identified specialists within our school toserve within the FRC

bull We completed Universal screening of studentsthrough both teacher nominationscreeningforms and universal parent outreach

bull We secured additional resources for families (books videos brochures)

bull We reached out to families via website openhouse PTA etc to inform them of the FRC

Postcard with QR codes

13

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Positive Feedback Postcards ldquoMake the First Contact a Positive Experiencerdquo

Teacher Incentives

14

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Additional Tier 1 Ideas bull Keys to the Castle are prominently displayed for view as parentsfamilies enter the building

bull FRC and Keys to the Castle discussed with parents during tours for incoming students

bull Information on school and district websites bull Coffee Clatch Veterans Day program Evening parent topic discussions for parents of Special Education students (ie guest speakers from local advocacy organizations or topics specific to Autism)

bull Community Partnership with Reality Tour

15

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Tier 2 Positive Family Support

bull Enhance existing Check In‐Check Out and Social Skills groups by increasing parental involvement so everyone has a part in working on goals and establishing rewards

bull ldquoIncentives are given as a result of positive behavior When we are reinforced for a behavior we tend to repeat that behaviorrdquo

Collaboration Lessons learned

bull Make sure there is connectedness between your School‐based counseling provider SAP team and the FRC

bull Shared ownershipoverlap between committee members

16

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Additional considerations and available resources

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Family-School Partnerships Build the Capacity to Shift

bull Focus on Relationships Focus on Programs

bull Strengths-Based and Collaborative Deficit-Based and Adversarial

bull Systemic Random Acts

bull CollaborativeShared Responsibility Individual

bull Learning and Outcomes Driven Compliance Drive

bull Developmental Service

bull Sustained One-Time Project

17

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Resources

bull PaTTAN website bull Parent publication resources bull Regional PaTTAN consultants bull Bryk A S Sebring P B Allensworth E amp Luppescu

S (2010 January 14) Organizing schools for improvement Lessons from Chicago

Enhancing Family Engagement The Research

18

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Agenda Reviewed

bull Reference research on family engagement and student achievement

bull Discuss the importance of school leadership in fostering positive family connections

bull Involving parents as part of a schoolwide positive behavior initiative Norwin School District

bull Offer additional resources for leading change

Reflect and Connect

19

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20

182016

Contact Information wwwpattannet

Norwin School District Name Lisa Banasick

Email lbanasicknorwinsdorg

Phone 724-861-3015 ext 1562

PaTTAN Consultant Name Jeanie Hertzler

Email jhertzlerpattannet Phone 412-826-6859

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

Pennsylvania Department of Education Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education

Pat Hozella Director Bureau of Special Education

20