Teacher Group, have dedicated links on the website that include agendas and minutes. As part of a federal review, a survey regard- ing the parent-student-teacher Title 1 com- pact provides input on the document. Students serving on school and civic
committees post updates on the website monthly. Weekly surveys and annual Title 1 surveys are featured on the website. Staff
members schedule monthly open computer time for parents to complete surveys and provide feedback. Decision-making opportunities and re- sults are shared on the website. These items
community but also the broader area influ- enced by our school community, are posted on the website to provide all students the opportunity to give back to the school and local community. The community service coordinator maintains sign-up sheets to in- form other organizations of community ser- vice volunteers scheduled for specific events. As a public website, all community mem-
bers are encouraged to interact with the school electronically through a “contact us” link.
Engaging parent participation Our school website enhances traditional
provide valuable feedback to teachers, ad- ministration and staff on parents’ perspec- tives on the school. The information is two- way between the school and families to build strong partnerships.
services from the community to strengthen school programs, family practices, and stu- dent learning and development. Our families come primarily from Palm
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Springs, but we also serve a large number of students who transfer from surrounding communities. Community service oppor- tunities, including not only the immediate
Collaborating with the community: Identify and integrate resources and
types of parent communication and en- gagement. Through the website, the school communicates with and supports parents. The website provides tools for all parents to support the achievement of their chil- dren. Lastly, parents communicate with the school regularly through the website links, creating a partnership between our families and the school. For up-to-the-minute parent participa-
tion and engagement, a dynamic school website is, indeed, the bomb. n
References
Epstein, Joyce L. (2001). School, family, and community Partnerships: Preparing edu- cators and improving schools. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
Tracy Piper is principal of Raymond Cree Middle School in Palm Springs.
Technology finds its place Continued from page 19
port critical services, with the goal of spend- ing increased amounts of their time on the ultimate goal – technology-enhanced in- struction and student learning.
A time of optimism For these three districts in Silicon Valley,
it’s a good time. A time of expanding op- tions and optimism, a time of seeing tech- nology impact learning in natural, welcome ways. Each district faces its challenges. Some
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themes are similar, others unique to the set- ting. Yet with each, there is an energy, a pas- sion, and a belief that the more the conversa- tion is about learning, the more technology finally has found its place. n
Editor’s note: Randy Phelps is now with the Eastside Union School District.
Paula Hundley is founder and consultant, K12 DigitalWorks. Marie Scigliano is founder and consultant, School Savvy.
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