Parent Involvement
The ESD 105 Parent Involvement programs work to establish and support partnerships between schools, families, and communities in order to increase student success in all areas of education. The Coordinator works through funding from the Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Grant and Yakima County Prevention.
Parent Involvement services include:
• Resources for schools, parents and community on partnership models and plans
• Technical assistance when starting, monitoring or evaluating new or existing parent involvement plans
• Technical assistance and training on the link of family and community involvement as an integral part of the school improvement plan
• Lending library of best practice parent involvement programs
• Training on research-based parent involvement practices and programs
Our goals:
• All families will feel welcomed by their school.
• Communication between home and school is regular, two-way and meaningful.
• Parenting skills are promoted and supported.
• Families play an integral role in assisting student learning.
• Parent support and assistance is sought and welcomed.
• Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.
• Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families and student learning.
Resources:
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Lending Library |
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| Books, tapes, and kits regarding Community Mobilization, Safe Schools, Parent/Community Education, and Substance Abuse are available to members of our Safe and Drug-Free Schools Consortium. Contact Erin Balch at (509) 454-5304. |
Contact Information:
Susan Martin
Coordinator
Phone: (509) 454-3127
E-mail: susan.martin@esd105.org
Erin Balch
Administrative Secretary
Phone: (509) 454-5304
E-mail: erin.balch@esd105.org
