Tag Archive: Toolkit
State Accountability Toolkit
Are you working with families new to Alaska? If so, then you will want to share with them the Whistle Stop Tour for Newcomers. This PowerPoint provides the viewer with a good overview of our education system.
If you have families who would like additional information on the state testing, then share with them the PowerPoint on Learning about Testing.
For a list of parent guides that go with these PowerPoint presentations, please review the materials and equipment list for downloadable guides.
Transitioning to High School Toolkit
Transitions can be a big deal. When a person is prepared for a transition, it can be a fun time instead of a stressful time. This PowerPoint presentation shares with families little things they can do to help their child have a smooth transition into high school. The materials and equipment document includes a list of parent guides that are easily downloaded from the AKPIRC web site.
Transitioning to Middle School Toolkit
This toolkit includes little things parents can do at home that will support their child’s transition into middle school. The materials and equipment document lists out AKPIRC parent guides that can be downloaded and shared with families.
Transitioning to Kindergarten Toolkit
This toolkit was designed to help parents understand the little things they can do a home to help their child have a smooth transition into kindergarten. The materials and equipment document lists out a variety of parent guides that are available to download for families.
Staff Development Toolkits
ESEA requires all Title I schools to provide staff with professional development in the area of engaging families. AKPIRC has developed training that meets this requirement. A school is also able to deliver this training by downloading the PowerPoint presentation and accompanying documents. If you have any questions, please contact either Karin Halpin karinh@serrc.org or Julie Jessal juliej@serrc.org.
Parent Involvement Policy Toolkit
Ideas for Parent Involvement Activities.
Family-Friendly Schools Toolkit
The attached documents can assist your school in measuring its family friendliness and provide suggestions on how to make it more family friendly.
Family Information Nights
Title I schools are required by law to provide families of their students with information on state accountability, parenting, and being involved with school at home. AKPIRC has developed an assortment of PowerPoint presentations to help schools meeting this requirement. Should you not find what you are looking for, please contact us and we will be more than happy to work with you to develop a workshop to meet the needs of your families.
Along with individual PowerPoint presentations AKPIRC also has an assortment of toolkits. Within the toolkit you will find everything you need to put on a workshop, from the warm-up getting to know you activities, to facilitator’s guide, to sign in sheets, to equipment lists. Simply click on the toolkit you are interested in.
Toolkits
Family-Friendly Schools Toolkit
Parent Involvement Policy Toolkit
Transitioning to Kindergarten Toolkit
Transitioning to Middle School Toolkit