Family Engagement Teacher Collaborative
Family Engagement Teacher Collaborative Building Teacher Mindset, Capacity and Leadership
We are DCPS Our Purpose To ensure that every DCPS school provides a world-class education that prepares ALL of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in college, career and life. District of Columbia Public Schools is: • nearly 50,000 students committed to graduating from high school, prepared for college and work. • 4,000 teachers determined to live up to our unparalleled role in ensuring the achievement of our students. • 111 schools and principals who demonstrate the vision to build positive school communities focused on academic achievement. • 3,500 classroom aides, social workers, counselors, custodians and other support staff who understand that our students must be safe, healthy and supported in order to achieve at the highest possible levels. • Countless parents and family members supporting our children and demanding a high-quality education for them.
District of Columbia Public Schools
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1200 First Street, NE
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Washington, DC
20002
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202.442.5885
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202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
What is the FEC? Overview: The Family Engagement Collaborative (FEC) is a year-long professional learning community where teachers gain Family Engagement strategies including relationship building (home visits) and academic partnering. Participants are trained to conduct Relationship Building Home Visits and come together as a cohort six times throughout the year for community building and shared learning. Rationale: A professional learning community for teachers gives educators opportunity to bring strong family engagement skills to their classrooms. Over three years, many schools have started to build cohorts of 4-8 teachers participating in the Family Engagement Collaborative.
District of Columbia Public Schools
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1200 First Street, NE
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Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
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F
202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
FEC at a Glance
Over 200 teachers representing more than 50 different schools over 3 years
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
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F
202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC Scope and Sequence June Home Visit Training August Positive Ongoing Communication September Reactive Conversations October Goal Setting Parent Teacher Conferences December Role of Race, Class and Culture in Family Engagement January Helping Families Support Learning at Home
May Reflecting on the year District of Columbia Public Schools
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1200 First Street, NE
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Washington, DC
20002
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T
202.442.5885
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F
202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
Family Engagement Outcomes
79%
Teachers who went on a home visit agreed that it helps improve student achievement
94%
Parents agreed that home visits encouraged them to be more involved in their children’s education.
24%
Students who received a home visit missed 24% fewer days of school than their peers who didn’t get a home visit.
1.55x
Students who received a home visit were 1.55x more likely to read on or above grade level than their peers who didn’t get a home visit.
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Family Engagement Outcomes
Ms. Frizzell’s Story
District of Columbia Public Schools
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1200 First Street, NE
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Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
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F
202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
What is the FEC Masters? Overview: The Family Engagement Collaborative (FEC) Masters program is an advanced opportunity for teachers who have successfully completed at least one year of the introductory FEC. Participants in the FEC Masters design and implement a family engagement project that targets their own schools’ family engagement needs. Rationale: The Family Engagement Collaborative has successfully graduated two cohorts of teacher fellows. Our goal has always been to make Family Engagement a teacher driven movement in DCPS, and this Fellowship gives teachers the chance to take on a leadership role and strengthen their family engagement expertise as they work to address a challenge specific to their school community.
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
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F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC Masters Scope and Sequence
October Develop action plans
November
In-Person Coaching Support : Implementing your plan
Finalize action plans
February Strengthen team projects
June
In-Person Coaching Support: Tracking your results
Present team projects District of Columbia Public Schools
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1200 First Street, NE
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Washington, DC
20002
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T
202.442.5885
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F
202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
Your Turn to be an FEC Master Communicate high expectations Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept it…. Empower families to play one of these FIVE ROLES that accelerate student learning
Monitor their child’s performance
Advocate for their child
Support learning at home
Guide their child’s education
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Consider: • Strengths and Weakness related to family engagement • Where is there an opportunity to empower families to take on an impactful role? • What threat(s) might you encounter as you empower families to take on these roles?
Reflect: Reflect on Family Engagement in your school, district, organization or state
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Identify: Family engagement strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in your educational community
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Your Turn to be an FEC Master
Get in groups of 3-5
One person in each group volunteers to present
Presenter describes dilemma
Presenter Responds
Group discusses the dilemma and brainstorms possible next steps.
Group asks clarifying questions
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC Masters in Action About Randle Highlands Elementary School
The Goal
District of Columbia Public Schools
The Actions
The Strategy
|
1200 First Street, NE
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Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
The Results
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F
202.442.5026
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dcps.dc.gov
Questions?
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
We are DCPS Our Purpose To ensure that every DCPS school provides a world-class education that prepares ALL of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in college, career and life. District of Columbia Public Schools is: • nearly 50,000 students committed to graduating from high school, prepared for college and work. • 4,000 teachers determined to live up to our unparalleled role in ensuring the achievement of our students. • 111 schools and principals who demonstrate the vision to build positive school communities focused on academic achievement. • 3,500 classroom aides, social workers, counselors, custodians and other support staff who understand that our students must be safe, healthy and supported in order to achieve at the highest possible levels. • Countless parents and family members supporting our children and demanding a high-quality education for them.
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
What is the FEC? Overview: The Family Engagement Collaborative (FEC) is a year-long professional learning community where teachers gain Family Engagement strategies including relationship building (home visits) and academic partnering. Participants are trained to conduct Relationship Building Home Visits and come together as a cohort six times throughout the year for community building and shared learning. Rationale: A professional learning community for teachers gives educators opportunity to bring strong family engagement skills to their classrooms. Over three years, many schools have started to build cohorts of 4-8 teachers participating in the Family Engagement Collaborative.
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC at a Glance
Over 200 teachers representing more than 50 different schools over 3 years
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC Scope and Sequence June Home Visit Training August Positive Ongoing Communication September Reactive Conversations October Goal Setting Parent Teacher Conferences December Role of Race, Class and Culture in Family Engagement January Helping Families Support Learning at Home
May Reflecting on the year District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Family Engagement Outcomes
79%
Teachers who went on a home visit agreed that it helps improve student achievement
94%
Parents agreed that home visits encouraged them to be more involved in their children’s education.
24%
Students who received a home visit missed 24% fewer days of school than their peers who didn’t get a home visit.
1.55x
Students who received a home visit were 1.55x more likely to read on or above grade level than their peers who didn’t get a home visit.
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Family Engagement Outcomes
Ms. Frizzell’s Story
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
What is the FEC Masters? Overview: The Family Engagement Collaborative (FEC) Masters program is an advanced opportunity for teachers who have successfully completed at least one year of the introductory FEC. Participants in the FEC Masters design and implement a family engagement project that targets their own schools’ family engagement needs. Rationale: The Family Engagement Collaborative has successfully graduated two cohorts of teacher fellows. Our goal has always been to make Family Engagement a teacher driven movement in DCPS, and this Fellowship gives teachers the chance to take on a leadership role and strengthen their family engagement expertise as they work to address a challenge specific to their school community.
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC Masters Scope and Sequence
October Develop action plans
November
In-Person Coaching Support : Implementing your plan
Finalize action plans
February Strengthen team projects
June
In-Person Coaching Support: Tracking your results
Present team projects District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Your Turn to be an FEC Master Communicate high expectations Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept it…. Empower families to play one of these FIVE ROLES that accelerate student learning
Monitor their child’s performance
Advocate for their child
Support learning at home
Guide their child’s education
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Consider: • Strengths and Weakness related to family engagement • Where is there an opportunity to empower families to take on an impactful role? • What threat(s) might you encounter as you empower families to take on these roles?
Reflect: Reflect on Family Engagement in your school, district, organization or state
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Identify: Family engagement strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in your educational community
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Your Turn to be an FEC Master
Get in groups of 3-5
One person in each group volunteers to present
Presenter describes dilemma
Presenter Responds
Group discusses the dilemma and brainstorms possible next steps.
Group asks clarifying questions
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
FEC Masters in Action About Randle Highlands Elementary School
The Goal
District of Columbia Public Schools
The Actions
The Strategy
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
The Results
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
Questions?
District of Columbia Public Schools
|
1200 First Street, NE
|
Washington, DC
20002
|
T
202.442.5885
|
F
202.442.5026
|
dcps.dc.gov
