FPA Components
What does FPA stand for?
Family Partnership Agreement
Who has access to see a child's Family Services information?
Teachers, co-teachers, site supervisors, specialists, coordinators, anyone involved with child/family
True or False: All parent/guardian will be added to Reach Well and will be able to receive emergency notifications, community resources, agency news, center specific information, etc.
True!
How many parent contacts are required for our families every year?
4 required parent contacts
Where are family resources available?
-Reach Well
-Portal
-Online
-Asking staff
-Family Engagment team
-Family Handbook
How can you personalize a family's FPA booklet?
Staff can get creative and decorate the booklet cover or can have the child(ren) draw on the cover. They can decide to add a picture of the child when they started the program, family picture, a family drawing by child, etc.
In what ChildPlus tab do we enter family information (Parent contacts, Parent communication, etc)
Family Services
What is our Agency's family engagement app called?
Reach Well
True or False: All Children will start with their enrollment with the Parent Contact #1 even if they enroll in the middle or end of the year
True
Name one resource that can be found in the Reach Well App for families
Family Handbook
Community Resources
Center Events
Community Events
Communication
Contact Information
Calendar
How often does family engagement happen at the centers?
Everyday!
What team can support with entering FPA components?
Family Engagement Team
What is Reach Well?
Reach Well is the agency’s Family Engagement Communication App and Emergency Notification System. All parent/guardian will be added to Reach Well and will be able to receive emergency notifications, community resources, agency news, center specific information, etc. Family engagement is essential to our students’ achievement.
Name 3 topics you cover during a parent contact?
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Books
MyTS Report Card
Individual Goal Planning (IGP)
Family Partnership Agreement
Review assessment completed during Initial Connection
Family Goal Create /updates
Transition
Activities- upcoming centers or community events
Referrals-updates
Reach Well Flyers/Information Reach Well Flyer Printable App Handouts All Languages.pdf
Health and Nutrition Services requirements
Review child's file for updates on Dentals/Physicals/Update health concerns/Immies/Accommodations/Blue Card review.
What is the "reference guide" that is provided every year to the families?
Family Handbook
Name 3 of the Family Partnership Agreement components
Pre/Post Assessments
Family Goal
Transitions
Family Updates
In what "Event" do you enter your Initial Connection on ChildPlus?
Parent Contact 1
Who can contribute to family engagement?
Everyone! (Teachers, co-teachers, cooks, custodians, Site Supervisors, specialist, coordinators, etc)
What are "Mind Joggers"?
This guide supports teaching staff with preparation, facilitating an open dialog, discussing periodic topics and follow up.
The Mind Joggers are available for each option with ideas, questions, and phrases to consider in communicating with the parent.
What team can I reach out to for specific family resources?
Family Engagement Team
Name 3 of the Family Outcomes (Domains) Categories
Family Well-Being
Positive Parent-Child Relationships
Families as Lifelong Educators
Families as Learners
Family Engagement in Transition
Family Connections to Peer and Community
Families as Advocates and Learners
What is a Family Outcomes Analysis (Report 4240)?
Analysis will display the families’ progress from the beginning of the school year to the end of the year based on the decrease of focus areas or interests and will show increase in strengths
Tell us how you have contibuted to Family Engagement?
-Helping a family in need
-Asking about their day
-Talking about family goals
-Giving family resources they need
-Checking in on their goal
-Following up with resources they need
-Inviting to parent meetings, center happenings, etc
What time of the year does each parent contact start?
Parent Contact 1- July-Aug
Parent Contact 2- October
Parent Contact 3- February
Parent Contact 4- April
Additonal Parent Contact- Anytime of the year
First and Last Name of the 2 staff who support Family Engagement.
Dulce Quevedo
Annabelle Hernandez