Engage Families and Communities with Open Doors Academy Center
Explore the Open Doors Academy Center for Out-of-School Advancement and engage in discussions on family and community engagement. Meet the presenters, participate in activities, and learn about the mission and services of ODA and COSA. Get ready for a training session focused on building connections and supporting out-of-school programs.
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Building Family & Community Engagement OPEN DOORS ACADEMY CENTER FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT COSA Regional Technical Training January 2025
Introductions, Expectations, & Icebreaker ODA & COSA What is family & community engagement? Training Agenda >>>> Data & Research The ODA Model A Multi-Tiered System of Support Group Activity Q&A
Rachel Poggi 21st CCLC Specialist YOUR PRESENTERS Professional Background & Education Fun Fact
Gina Garrett Director of Family Engagement YOUR PRESENTERS Professional Background & Education Fun Fact
NICE TO MEET YOU! Name Organization Role What you hope to gain from this training
PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS & ACTIVITIES BE ENGAGED Expectations USE THE CHAT OR RAISED HAND FEATURE TO ASK QUESTIONS KEEP YOUR MIC ON MUTE UNLESS YOU ARE SPEAKING
Open Doors Academy After-school programming and partnership Center of Out-of- School Advancement Mission: Protect, Inspire, Nurture, & Challenge ODA & COSA Founded by ODA in 2018 to elevate the field of OST programs in Ohio Contracted by ODEW to provide FREE training & support to 21st CCLC grantees
Northeast Specialist: Rachel Poggi Northwest Specialist: Elissa Jacko Northeast Specialist: Kristal Funk Central Specialist: DeAndra Harrison Director of COSA: Chad Heileman Southeast Specialist: Elizabeth Cianciola Southeast Specialist: Jayne Burger Southwest Specialist: Michelle Toney
COSA Services & Deliverables Quarterly Regional Trainings Regional Technical Trainings On-Site and Virtual Consultations Grant Closeout Trainings Orientation and Evaluation Trainings Statewide OST Conference
Quarterly Regional Trainings 3 per region annually (Fall, Winter, Spring) Topics directly related to daily operations and best practices in 21st CCLC programs, such as: Implementing Math & Reading into OST Family Engagement Data Collection & Evaluation Establishing & Maintaining Community Partnerships CAPA Documentation
Regional Technical Trainings Up to 9 per region annually Topics requested by 21st CCLC grantees, such as: Youth Development/SEL STEM in OST PBIS & Behavior Management Workforce Development for All Ages Supporting Youth with Special Needs
Consultations LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP SUBHEAD Up to 4 per grant annually Supporting grantees in specific areas Program observation Resources Virtual or Onsite DATE
Family engagement refers to the active involvement of families in their children s learning and development through partnership and collaboration among the program, the school, the families, and the children. What is Family Engagement? This engagement plays a crucial role in the child s and the program s success.
Communicatio n Collaboration & Feedback How Do We Achieve This? Inclusive Activities & Events Support ENGAGEMENT Culturally Responsiv e Practices Building Relationships
Communication, Collaboration & Feedback Provide families with regular updates about what their children are doing in program. Include details about progress, participation, challenges, and goals. Use a mix formal and informal tools. Align goals of the program with goals of the family and school community. Actively and regularly seek input and feedback. Give others voice and choice. Use formal and informal tools.
Support Provide intentional support for families. Offer useful resources like workshops or information in areas like parenting, navigating school systems, or improving their child s learning at home. Build a rapport and trust with families, making them feel welcome and respected. Provide intentional support for children through families. Suggest activities that families and children can do together. Show families and school partners the value of your program by focusing on scholars academic development. Ask for support from Your school partners Your community partners You are all working toward the same goal.
Inclusive Activities & Events Host family events and organize engagement opportunities. Offer parent-teacher conferences, workshops, seminars, and fun events that include the whole family. Celebrate student achievement and success by hosting award ceremonies or performances. Ensure that events are accessible and effective for the families you serve. Consider the populations you serve, paying attention to diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Promote positive interaction between students, staff, families, and partners.
Building Relationships Look for opportunities to build new relationships. Work to maintain developed relationships. Pay attention to challenging relationships and how you can enhance them. Utilize your relationships to achieve mutual goals. Build trust by being open, honest, present, and consistent.
Culturally Responsive Practices Incorporate diverse perspectives and traditions in programming activities. Make efforts to meet the unique needs of your families. Invest in diversity and inclusion training for staff.
In households where parents are engaged and supportive, their students are 81% more likely to graduate high school. What The Data Shows 57.5% of high school seniors strongly agree that parental involvement leads to academic success. Family involvement has accounted for a 15-20% increase in academic achievement. Schools with strong family engagement before the pandemic had about 800 fewer absences compared to schools with low family engagement.
5 min break Enjoy :)
ODAs Model September: program orientation sessions December: Lunch Break Series, Holiday Dinner, Holiday Heart Giving Program October: FAC recruitment mixer, virtual lunch break series, Night at the Museum event January: Parent Conferences, Virtual Family Partnership Series February: Virtual Lunch Break Series, FAC Meeting November: FAC meeting, International Festival, Family Partnership Series FALL WINTER June - August: Summer Camp March: FAC Meeting, Family Partnership Workshop, Family Night April: FAC Meeting, Virtual Lunch Break Series, Entrepreneur Showcase May: FAC Meeting, Summer Camp Orientation SUMMER SPRING
ODA: Communication Norms 2 WEEKS OUT 1 WEEK OUT 3 WEEKS OUT Text Blasts & Phone Calls Texts to Confirm & Phone Calls to Register Emails & Flyers
88% of ODA families agree with this statement: My family is positively connected with ODA and its staff.
83% of ODA families agreed with this statement: As a parent, I feel a sense of belonging with the ODA community.
81% Of ODA families agreed with this statement: ODA staff help me connect to community resources.
92% of ODA families agreed with this statement: I can make an important difference to my child.
A Multi-Tiered System of Support is an approach designed to provide varying levels of support to families based on their specific needs and involvement preferences. It builds a framework for family engagement that aligns with the levels of support students might need, ensuring that every family has the opportunity to be involved in meaningful ways. The structure typically consists of three tiers, each providing different types of engagement and support. WHY IT WORKS
ACTIVITY TIER 1 TIER 3 TIER 2 What supports does your program offer that benefit some? What supports does your program offer that benefit few? What supports does your program offer that benefit all? What new ideas do you have for Tier 3 supports? What new ideas do you have for Tier 2 supports? What new ideas do you have for Tier 1 supports?
Q&A THANK YOU!!!
