O U R A P P R O A C H
We selected five school corporations to develop into model sites. These school corporations represent the diversity of the state; from north to south; from urban, suburban, county seat, to rural; from majority Black, majority Hispanic, to majority White. All sites have selected topics with evidence-based family engagement strategies to measurably impact student attendance.
GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION: Collaborative Literacy Solutions
GOSHEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Tiered Levels of Support
METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT WARREN TOWNSHIP: Systemwide Sustainability
BARTHOLOMEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORPORATION: Transition Years
PERRY CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Generational Involvement, Mental Health
O U R A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S - Y E A R O N E
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Established partnerships with Indiana University, Indiana Department of Education, Institute for Educational Leadership, and 15 leadership organizations and agencies.
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Established Regional Stakeholder Groups at each site including community, staff, and family members representing the populations of the region.
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Hosted our first statewide virtual conference: THE FAMILY EFFECT.
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Established webpages on our central site and at each model site with video stories.
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Provided 74 activities to develop state-level leadership.
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Recorded 4942 parents who participated in engagement activities year one.
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Conducted the first annual survey of families and staff members to inform initiatives.
The Value of Family Engagement - 4 minute introduction video