Parent Resource
Center
Stage 2 Design
October 2, 2014
3:20 pm
Royal Oaks, Winecoff and Wolf Meadow
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Agenda
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Review Implementation Stages
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Touching Base Stage 1 Prepare
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Stage 1 Updates
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Wrapping Up Stage 1
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Planning for Stage 2 Design and Logistical Planning
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Feedback
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Next Steps
(adapted from Fairfax County Public Schools, Parent Center Guide, 12-13)
Parent Resource Center
Resource Page
Implementation
Stages
Year 1 Introduce and Invite Resources and
Support
Year 2 Revisit, Refine and Build Activities and
Sessions
Year 3 Revisit, Refine and Build Community and
Parent Connections
Touching Base and
Updates
S Stage 1 Prepare
S Share Parent Resource Center
overview and goals with staff
S Update! Community
Engagement
Wrapping Up Stage 1
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Mission Statement
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short, clear reflection of vision and goals for the PRC
display in the Parent Resource Center
sign, poster, white board, chalkboard, etc., etc., etc.
include mission statement on advertisement (newsletters,
website, etc.)
Example: (created from our PRC goals)
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School Name Parent Resource Center is dedicated to building
family engagement to support children’s education at home
and at school by fostering collaborative relationships between
the school, families and community agencies.
Stage 2
Design and Logistical Planning
Stage 2 Action Steps
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Find a location
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Brainstorm and Identify needs, materials, resources, furnishings,
etc.
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Share Budget
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Order materials, resources, furnishings, etc.
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Gather promotional materials
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Build the PRC
Materials and
Resources
S Federal funds and guidance
for allowable purchases
S Materials and Resources
already purchased and/or
available
Resources and Materials
to Consider
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This list includes parent engagement resources….
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Newmark Learning Alphabet Animal Friends (alphabet books, sing-along CD and extension activities for home)
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Newmark Learning Around the Clock Early Reading Kit (leveled books, teacher/parent guide, writing and
drawing activities)
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Newmark Learning Myself Learning Foundations (develop and improve social/emotional skills while
developing literacy)
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Benchmark Education Read at Home Family Involvement Kits
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Benchmark Education ACT Now Close Reading Skills and Collaborative Discussions and Writings
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Ready Rosie Supporting Books about $1,496
Process for School
Level Budget
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School Budget
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Process
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Identify Needs
Talk to stakeholders
Brainstorm
PRC Budget Sheet
Proposed Items to Purchase
Submit proposed budget spreadsheet to Amy by October 31 – is this
date ok?
Review
Title I Department will place order
Shipping Materials
Pictures and a Video
of Parent Centers
Fairfax County Parent Center Guide with
Pictures
Fairfax County Parent Resource Center
Video
Promotional
Materials
S Ready Rosie
S Rosetta Stone
S Community Agencies
Building Ownership and
the Parent Resource Center
S Invite and Introduce the PRC by
inviting volunteers, parents, staff and
high school students help build the
PRC!
S Volunteer Day
S Materials, Resources and Furniture
Feedback
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Do we need to establish best practices for families
and/or staff ? (ground rules)
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Do we want a sign-in and sign-out sheet?
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Do we need a check-out/check-in sheet or system?
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Do we need to develop inventory sheet to display
in the PRC?
Next Steps
S Proposed items to purchase due to Amy
by October 31st
S Volunteer Day?
S Think of creative ways to invite and
introduce our PRCs to staff and parents
References
S Parent Center Guide, Fairfax County
Public Schools, Family and School
Partnerships, 2012-2013
Title I Department
S Dr. Tara Nattrass, Director of Elementary
Education and Title I,
[email protected]
S Amy Violette, Title I Coordinator,
[email protected]
S Lynn Ellis, Elementary Education and Title I
Support, [email protected]