OUR APPROACH: 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: Building a Community of Lifelong Learners, One Family at a Time
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
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS - First 36 Months
Hosted almost 300 programs and activities across the State of Indiana
Engaged nearly 10,000 family members in activities and training events
Hosted five FAMILY EFFECT Statewide conferences
Presented at 14 National and State Conferences
Published ten family engagement training sessions provided on our website
Maintain local video stories chronicling annual growth of our model sites
Facilitated quarterly advisory meetings with state leaders and local parent groups
Distributed monthly newsletters to over 21,000 subscribers
Administered three annual surveys of families and staff members to inform initiatives
Initiated Family Engagement Certification recognition program for schools
Supporting 62 school applicants seeking up to 5 levels of certification
Researching the impact of evidence-based family engagement practices on student achievement and attendance
THE EFFECT PROJECT:
Engagement for Families, Educators, Community Together
Video Short: The Value of Family Engagement
Questions? Natalie Hicks, CEO natalie@insource.org
