Student Services and Federal Programs
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Recognition of Parent Leaders and School Staff who have Successfully Implemented the Parenting Partners™ Program in Selected Title I Elementary School Sites (Student Services and Federal Programs Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The Parenting Partners™ Program was initially implemented in Area 4 Title I elementary and middle schools during the 2009/2010 school year. The program was expanded to Title I elementary schools in Area 1 the subsequent year. Each school identifies a team who participates in comprehensive professional development activities and then implements the program at their site. The program consists of seven workshops for parents and culminates with a graduation ceremony honoring parents who successfully completed the program. In November 2010, the Board recognized a group of parent graduates who had successfully completed the program. In addition to building the capacity of parents to better support their child’s education, the program also strives to build the confidence of parents to serve as leaders by encouraging their active participation as members of the school team for subsequent parent workshops. This evening’s recognition includes parent graduates who have taken the “next step” and have served as members of their school team by assisting with workshops for other parents. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
None currently. ARRA funds were initially used to purchase the program. No funds were expended during the 2011/2012 school year. | |
EVALUATION | |
An evaluation was conducted by the Title I evaluator.
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SUBMITTED BY: Velia Pedrero, Supervisor, Parent/Family and Community Involvement |
Jeff Eakins, General Director | Gwendolyn L. Luney | |
Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4875 |
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
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C 17 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120501_500 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 17 |