Academic Success Through Home Partnerships
Additional Region 10 links on Parent Involvement
PARENTS WORKSHOPS
To schedule a parent workshop in your district or on your campus, please contact Terri Walker at terri.walker@region10.org or (972) 348-1396.
District and Campus Events
Parents are Teachers Too! (Elem/Middle/High School)
Parents are the first and foremost teachers in the lives of their children. Parents have influence on their children before the school receives them, and retain that influence throughout the students’ school years. Parents are Teachers Too! is a series of workshops that supports learning at home across the curriculum. Participants will investigate strategies that support parents’ active participation in their children’s education. Activities will include school volunteerism and home learning experiences that require minimal parental prior knowledge and materials.
TAKS 101: Understanding TAKS and State Initiatives (Elem/Middle/High School)
This workshop is designed to introduce parents to the Texas’ most comprehensive assessment program ever. Presenters will cover basic yet pertinent TAKS information as well as shed light on how our state’s system aligns with national / federal initiatives toward academic success for all students. Participants will leave with answers to frequently asked TAKS questions, such as: When will my child be tested? Which subject areas are tested? What’s on the test? How does this test relate to other national / federal accountability programs? What happens if my child does not meet the standard? Where can I go for additional resources? Sessions are offered at elementary, middle school, or high school levels.
Beyond the Cap and Gown! ("How To Get Into College For Free or Very Reduced)
This session will show parents in assisting their children to get into college with federal aid and state funding (HB1403) for undocumented students. FAFSA will also be presented and parents will receive the information on filing applications.
College Club
This four session parent/student series will address the basics of college planning. Beyond the Cap and Gown is a two-hour parent session providing an overview of the college application process including options for financial aid.. Completing the College Application is a two-hour student session that guides students through the college application process. Completing the FAFSA is a two-hour student session that explains the technicalities of applying for Federal financial aid. Path to Scholarships is a five-hour student workshop that helps students identify scholarship opportunities and guides them through scholarship application process.
(11 Hours total, Grades 9-12)
Cluster or Region 10 ESC Events
Community Resource Fair
Through this service Region 10 will collaborate with districts, businesses, and community based organizations to coordinate Community Resource Fairs in county clusters. This service will focus on connecting schools and families with community resources toward the goal of increased school, home and community partnership. (4 hours, All levels)
Parent Involvement Websites
Region 10's Parent Involvement Resource Homepage
National Network of Partnership Schools at Johns Hopkins University
National PTA Parent Involvement
Post-Secondary Opportunity Resources
www.adventuresineducation.org - college and career planning
Contact:
Terri Walker, Consultant
Academic Success Through Home Partnerships
(972)348-1396