Sentences with phrase «among teachers and families»

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Family friends, relatives, coaches, teachers, guidance counselors, and friend's parents might be among the people she can talk to.

Family and Professional memberships with SMA also provide many opportunities for interaction with experts and experienced parents and teachers among other benefits to help educate yourself and others about SM.

The organization, StudentsFirstNY, and another group with a similar focus called Families for Excellent Schools have formed a counterweight to teachers» unions, long among the top spenders in the state capital.

The study stands out among long - term cohort studies for its high retention rate — nearly 95 % of the original cohort has stayed with the study since it launched in 1972 — and the intimacy of the data - gathering process, which includes not just cognitive, psychological, and health assessments, but also interviews with cohort members» teachers, families, and friends and reviews of their financial and legal records.

With a high percentage of ELL students and families, WHEELS identifies volunteer translators among grades 9 - 12 students for those teachers who don't speak the home language of families.

Grow networks and relationships among families through community organizing and other established networks (e.g., parent - teacher associations, faith - based communities, etc.).

Among the workshops the partnership offers are Opening Doors, a seminar for front office staff, secretaries and receptionists; and Creating Family - Friendly Schools, which is designed to help teachers, administrators, and support staff improve interactions between families and schools.

Among the board - certified teachers, 44 percent reported that the largest share of their students came from «well - to - do families with few if any financial problems,» while only 8 percent reported that the largest share came from «families who can not afford the basic necessities of food, clothing, and shelter.»

The more that teacher strikes resemble Occupy Wall Street lite — featuring street theater, expansive demands for new spending, and calls for dramatic tax increases — the more likely they are to spur resistance among taxpayers, families, and Republican officials.

In other states strong teachers unions may mobilize high turnout among members, their families, and friends, and punish and reward board members for their treatment of teachers rather than hold them accountable for student test scores.

The positives were abundant: great pride among families in their children; a close - knit, supportive community; respect for teachers; a veneration of the school itself as a cultural and social center.

Our team of volunteers teachers are based on different multidisciplinary methodologies to improve consciousness among students, families, teachers, medias and institutions.

More can also be done to align working conditions of preschool and primary school teachers; increase flexibility and responsiveness to individual communities, families, and children while at the same time strengthening coherence of services; overcome structural and informational roadblocks to co-operation and continuity; and to better facilitate collaboration among staff, managers, parents, and the community based on reciprocal communication, inclusivity, mutual trust, and respect.

Research shows that parents want to be informed about the content of the program, know that skilled teachers will deliver the lessons and be reassured that teachers «remain sensitive to the diversity of values among their students and their families» 2.

For example, results from the MetLife Survey of the American Teacher in its final two years (released in 2012 & 2013) identified parent and family engagement among the top 3 issues that both teachers and administrators felt least capable of doing well.

Does the school employ a variety of collegial and sustained professional development activities (e.g., mentoring relationships between new teachers and experienced teachers, high - quality teacher induction programs, professional development drawing on school - level expertise, professional learning communities, collaboration among teachers, and relationships between teacher teams and social service support providers that serve students and families)?

Among them are a focus within preschool programs on teaching pre-academic skills; the conceptualization of the role of the adults who provide center - based care as that of a teacher; a bias towards delivering pre-K services through school districts; a press towards common standards and curriculum across pre-K providers; accountability regimens that are tied to children's performance on measures that correlate with later school success; disproportionate spending on four - year - olds as opposed to younger children; and marginalization of the family's responsibility.

This in turn shapes the behavior of and relationships among teachers, administrators, students, and families.

Meanwhile, in declaring that «Schools should teach about the French Revolution, not have their parents act it out», Rotherham reinforces a conceit found far too often found among Beltway reformers (and, as evidenced from Teach For America President Wendy Kopp's thoughtless piece on releasing teacher performance data, even among some operator - oriented reformers): That families — especially those from poor and minority backgrounds — just aren't equipped to make smart decisions when it comes to school operations.

Bryan Morton, Executive Director of Great Camden Schools, has an op - ed in the Courier Post that traces the arc of Camden Public Schools» transformation, which he ascribes to the leadership of state - appointed Superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard, a series of reforms that brought in hybrid renaissance schools, heightened expectations for students and teachers, and a growing sense of hope among Camden families.

Buchanan, who is also headteacher of Ashford school in Kent, said the desire among teachers to organise trips «had not diminished» but guidance from the Department for Education (DfE)-- Keeping Children Safe in Education — updated in September last year was «less clear» on the issue of foreign exchange trips than previously and placed an onus on schools to carry out vetting and barring checks on host families in England.

Important characteristics of school culture include a caring atmosphere, significant family volunteering, and a supportive environment for teachers «work.158 Widespread trust among participants promotes collaboration within schools and communities.159 Parental involvement benefits students, particularly; it also seems to benefit families, enhancing their attitudes about themselves, their children «s schools, and school staff members.160

Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.

Principals and teachers surveyed by Scholastic selected among 14 activities they felt most important to help families engage with their children's learning.

We will partner with the AFT to the extent that it supports Chavez Prep's teachers in their responsibility to our students and their families, develops them as professionals, fosters collaboration among the team and makes the school better.

Having those open lines of communication with the school has helped to create a sense of family and community among the teachers, students and parents.

(2) Build the long - term, strategic capacity of the school community to promote the inclusion and well being of LGBTQQ youth by cultivating leadership among students, teachers and families.

Founded in 2015, the purpose of the Lee Montessori Public Charter School Family Teacher Association (FTA) is to enhance and support the educational experience at Lee Montessori PCS, to promote a closer connection between school and home by encouraging family engagement and strong family - school communications, and to foster a sense of community among families, teachers and administrators at Lee Montessori PCS through family engagement, volunteerism and financial suFamily Teacher Association (FTA) is to enhance and support the educational experience at Lee Montessori PCS, to promote a closer connection between school and home by encouraging family engagement and strong family - school communications, and to foster a sense of community among families, teachers and administrators at Lee Montessori PCS through family engagement, volunteerism and financial sufamily engagement and strong family - school communications, and to foster a sense of community among families, teachers and administrators at Lee Montessori PCS through family engagement, volunteerism and financial sufamily - school communications, and to foster a sense of community among families, teachers and administrators at Lee Montessori PCS through family engagement, volunteerism and financial sufamily engagement, volunteerism and financial support.

The researchers will then conduct in - person interviews and focus groups with teachers and parents from four large districts using PTHV to better understand whether and how meeting families in their home leads to positive mindset shifts among teachers and parents.

Also key to the pre-K program's success, says Gonzalez, was preparing teachers through specialized training, which focused on issues such as managing classrooms of 4 - year - olds and how to encourage good attendance among families, a particularly tricky issue for half - day programs.

Ideally, schools will begin with early warning indicators to identify kids who aren't on track to graduate on time, teachers and staff will know how to interpret that data, school leaders will give them time and resources to build relationships with students and families, and school teams will coordinate among district resources and community assets to provide the supports children and families need.

I am saying the schools receive funds to help them to build expertise among families and more funds to help teachers learn how to talk with families.

Participants discussed a range of factors that impede student success, including gaps between tribally enrolled students and other Native students; high teacher turnover in remote areas; poor attendance and truancy; low family and community involvement; schools» lack of knowledge about AI / AN culture and history; and fragmentation of services among state, tribal, and local agencies.

Preschool substitute / Floater Teacher Company For more than 18 years Children of America has been the trusted daycare leader among families and colleagues.

Students of color are even more underrepresented among graduates with education majors, at least 82 percent of whom are white.65 This disparity could be related to a number of factors students of color face, including negative experiences with the public education system; 66 the additional costs and time involved for teacher credentialing; 67 or pressure from their families to seek out higher - earning and higher - status jobs and career tracks.68

The Soundview community is built and dependent upon close, personal relationships among students, families, and teachers.

It is therefore critical, in order to ensure fairness to teachers, that any plans to reward or punish them for gains their students have or have not made control for differences among students in their family situations and other factors that are beyond the teachers» control.

Among them, a loan forgiveness program that would reduce teachers» student loans over time, a performance - based pay scale and allowing part - time employment to teachers who leave their jobs for family care reasons, such as giving birth.

The Soundview community is built and dependent upon close, highly collaborative relationships among students, families, and teachers.

Currently, given that NEA and AFT affiliates are more - concerned with serving members and perpetuating its existence, and the concerns among poor and minority families that they are shunted aside in education decision - making, better working relationships between parents and teachers will remain a struggle.

Among the proposed cuts are grant programs, including Teacher Education Assistance grants (for those who agree to teach, after college, for four years in a public school serving low - income families) and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (additional grant money for qualified undergraduate students from the lowest income levels).

«The first half of his tenure was marked by a series of reforms: closing more than one dozen failing schools and programs and creating several others that have thrived; decentralizing the system by cutting the headquarters staff by more than half; giving principals power over budget decisions; creating choice for city families, and competition among middle and high schools; and signing a landmark pay - for - performance teachers» union contract that was hailed as a model in the nation.

PowerMyLearning is a national non-profit that leverages technology to strengthen the learning relationships among students, teachers, and families so that all students can succeed.

We address community inequality by partnering with high - poverty schools to provide critical professional development and family engagement services that strengthen the learning relationships among students, teachers, and families.

TCTA member Martha Saucedo, a family consumer science teacher at Brady High School in Brady ISD, was selected as Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year from among six statewide finalists (three elementary and three secondary) in Oteacher at Brady High School in Brady ISD, was selected as Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year from among six statewide finalists (three elementary and three secondary) in OTeacher of the Year from among six statewide finalists (three elementary and three secondary) in October.

There are likely a variety of opinions among your school leaders, among your teachers, among your students, and among your families — even in places yo...

Our proven approach strengthens the core learning relationships that exists among students, teachers and families so that students can master rigorous content and own their learning.

According to the Coalition, all students can achieve high levels of learning if 1) the school has a core instructional program with qualified teachers, a challenging curriculum, and high expectations for all students; 2) students are motivated and engaged in learning — both in school and in community settings; 3) the basic physical, mental, and emotional health needs of young people and their families are recognized and addressed; 4) mutual respect and effective collaboration take place among parents, families, and school staff; and 5) community engagement, together with school efforts, promote a school climate that is safe, supportive, and respectful and that connects students to a broader learning community.

PowerMyLearning is a national nonprofit that leverages technology to strengthen the learning relationships among students, teachers, and families so that all students can succeed.

Family members say a substitute teacher whose passion was her children and grandchildren is among the victims of the shooting at a Texas high school.