School Community Relations - Week 5

Dr. Jenkins facilitated the webcast for the beginning of Week 5.  Several students presented their community project ideas.  Some of these ideas included:

Program focused on new 9^th graders.
Watch Dogs
Volunteers to read and discuss books in elementary
Expansion of Dual Language Program
Reading Picnic

Science Night with the community

Dad and Daughter Activities

School Newspaper as an enrichment activity

Improvement of neighborhood school concept with activities in school zone

Long distance connection at a residential school

Many students expressed frustration with using TK20.  It was suggested and acknowledged that a chat would be set up with the TK20 folks. I have discovered that the TK20 support is good and they are quick to communicate.  My frustration is in knowing what to submit.

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I attended the Week 3 web cast with Dr. Abernathy.  The discussion was focused on the types of school community program projects the graduate students are pursuing. There were many different kinds of programs shared and we were able to offer alternate approaches for many. Dr. Abernathy continued to stress the importance of collaboration through the use of Web 2.0 tools.  I reminded the public school teachers about Texas Project Share and the collaborative forums, blogs and wikis available on the platform provided by TEA. 

There were several questions regarding the mid-term scheduled for Week 3.  Dr. Jenkins will be posting this information during week 3.

Week 2 Web Cast EDLD 5326

Week 2 Web Cast
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Dr. Jenkins led the Webcast for Week 2 of School Community Relations.  Many students shared ideas about School Community activities they are considering. I was able to connect information about the DOGS (Dads of Great Students) with one student.  Dr. Jenkins also shared a book titled Bi-Cultural Parent Engagement that addresses advocacy and empowerment for the bi-lingual/cultural community.  I think this could be very helpful if I decide to pursue an initiative that involves improving communication with our bi-lingual community.

Information was also shared about taking the ILD training. I shared the following web address for information on all the ILD courses in Texas. http://www5.esc13.net/ild/trainings.html