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improvingparent

engagementAUG. 9, 2016

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Before We Begin

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• Share the Casey Foundation’s point of view on the importance of parent engagement and leadership

• Learn about a new organizational assessment tool for strengthening parent engagement

• Learn how two organizations have begun to improve their parent engagement practices

• Learn how to access the new tool

Today’s Objectives

Our Panel

Rosa Maria CastañedaSenior AssociateThe Annie E. Casey Foundation

Gail HayesSenior ConsultantThe Annie E. Casey Foundation

Shelley Waters BootsSenior ConsultantThe Annie E. Casey Foundation

Arlise FordDirector of Social ServicesEducational Alliance

Lindsey CabanissManager, Innovation Lab, Tulsa CAP

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I. Background and OverviewII. The Self-Assessment ToolIII. Resource GuideIV. Interviews With Practitioners: How the Tool

Can Improve PracticeV. Q&AVI. Closing Comments

Agenda

THE SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL

• Intended as a guide to strengthen parent engagement in the field

• Developed by a team through expert interviews, focus groups, literature reviews and field tests

Background

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• Parent engagement is a process. • The tool is designed to be responsive to the

field.– Organizes work with parents into four

domains– Provides three levels within each domain– Levels offer ways to go deeper with

engagement

Purpose

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• Build an assessment team or teams.

• The team discussion is where the magic happens.

• Practice real listening — every voice and perspective should be equal and valued.

• Interpret results and move to action.

How to Use the Tool

Image source: www.state.gov/m/a/os/65759.htm

BUILDING A CULTURE OF RESPECT,

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

AN OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION

PROMOTES RESPECT, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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Building a Culture of Respect, Inclusion and Equity

Does the organization create a welcoming environment

for all families? A welcoming environment

includes respect for family culture and experience, as well as their knowledge and gifts.

COACHING PARENTS ON COMPETENCE

AND CONFIDENCE SKILLS

AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION

FOCUSES ON SKILL BUILDING

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Coaching Parents on Competence and Confidence Skills

Do you provide opportunitiesfor parents to connect with

one another to build relationships, collaborateand support one another?

LISTENING TO AND FORMING PARTNERSHIPS

WITH PARENTS

AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXAMINE HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION

PARTNERS WITH PARENTS

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Listening to and Forming Partnerships With Parents

Does your organizationengage parents in the design

and creation of solutionsat the beginning of

parent-focused programs and initiatives?

PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

TO SERVE THE WHOLE FAMILY

AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSIDER HOW WELL YOUR ORGANIZATION

CONNECTS FAMILIES WITH OTHER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

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Partnering With Other Organizations to Serve the Whole Family

Do you know the organizationsproviding important parent

and caregiver servicesin your community so thatyou can make referrals?

RESOURCE GUIDE

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• Each section is a compilation of examples, tools and ideas. Ideas are grouped by each domain’s levels.

• This is not a science; many examples touch on issues across domains.

• Resources are meant to spark discussion in your organization.

• Resources are intended to start a conversation on how others have addressed these issues, not provide definitive answers.

• Find your own path and reflect on what might work in your context.

Purpose

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• In this domain, resources include tools that go deeper on racial equity.

• We provide suggestions on how to gather data and ensure staff are trained on equity principles.

• We also provide suggestions on how to embed racial equity throughout the organizational culture.

Building a Culture of Respect, Inclusion and Equity

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• Resources on parenting skill building

• Addressing parents’ mental health and stress

• Building and promoting community, parent connections and social capital

• Creating opportunities for parents to develop and practice leadership skills

Coaching Parents on Competence and Confidence

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• Addresses communication strategies with parents

• Helps organizations think about how to meet parents where they are

• Highlights examples of parents leading parts of the work in the community

• Provides examples of parents feeling ownership of the organization and taking an active role in it to address community needs

Listening to and Forming Partnerships With Parents

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• Best practices in providing referrals and handoffs to other organizations/agencies

• Comprehensive needs assessment examples

• Resources on designing two-generation programs for parents and children

• Examples of program and system ideas that promote easier access and more streamlined support services for families

Partnering With Other Organizations to Benefit Families

Image source: CAP Tulsa

INTERVIEWS WITH PRACTITIONERS

HOW THE TOOL CAN HELP IMPROVE PRACTICE

INTERVIEW WITH ARLISE FORD

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE

INTERVIEW WITH LINDSEY CABANISS

MANAGER OF INNOVATION LAB, COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT OF TULSA

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Engaging Parents, Developing Leaders: A Self-Assessment and Planning Tool for Nonprofits and Schools

www.aecf.org/resources/engaging-parents-developing-leaders

Q&A