Family Compositions
When involved in their child's life, the child benefits by having higher grades, fewer behavior problems and are more likely to stay in school. pg 500
What is a Father
Includes welcoming committees, tutor time, and participation in workshops. pg.517
What is School Based Engagement and Empowerment.
Involves listing points you want to cover. pg521
What is Plan ahead.
If a child is frequently relocating, they may be apart of this family. pg504
What is military families
Includes family nights, parent support groups, and home visitations. Pg.517
What is Community-Based Engagement, Empowerment, and Leadership.
Includes identifying what the child is able to do, what the goals and purposes of the learning program are, what specific skills or concepts you are trying to get the child to learn and what problems the child is having in achieving. pg521
What is accentuating the positive.
1 in 14 children have had at least one parent ________ pg505
What is Incarcerated
Includes training programs, adult education classes, classroom and center activities, and libraries and materials centers. Pg516
What is Personal/Individual Engagement and Empowerment.
Rapport. pg521
What is Getting to know the parents
Children in this living condition have twice as much traumatic stress vs children who do not. pg507
What is homeless children and families
Includes performances and plays, newsletters, books and other materials, IEPs, and websites for parents. pg516-517
What is Home/Family Engagement
Involves by holding eye contact, using body language, and not interrupting. pg522
What is Learn to listen
Individuals whose English proficiency is minimal and who may lack a deep knowledge of the norms and social systems in the US. pg512
What is a linguistically diverse family
Includes fairs and bazaars, school parent councils, school site councils, hiring and policy making, and curriculum development. pg518-519
What is Leadership, Decision Making, Advocacy, and Empowerment.
Best method for solidifying gains and extending support. pg522
What is Follow up