Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
A WI COUNTY <br /> FIRST CHOICE FOR FAMILIES <br /> SCR Fund Balance Appropriation <br /> Initiative: Parent Academy <br /> Implementation Timeline and Budget Needed <br /> 2017-2018 Amount Notes <br /> Community Programming Coordinator $60,000 (benefits et al) <br /> Printing and Publishing $5800 <br /> Audio/Visual equipment $1200 One-time <br /> Laptop $600 One-time <br /> Hospitality Services $4000 <br /> Cell Phone $1000 <br /> Office space upfit $1000 One-time <br /> Marketing materials $1500 <br /> Contracted Services $1500 <br /> TOTAL $76,100 <br /> Expected Results <br /> The goal for the Orange County Schools Parent Academy is to increase parent involvement in the <br /> schools and empower parents through knowledge and advocacy to support children to be <br /> successful in school and in life. Parent Academy will conduct outreach efforts realized in the form of <br /> workshops.The workshops are held in schools,government buildings,houses of worship, <br /> businesses and other community locations.Additionally,parents will receive essential information to <br /> help guide and navigate them through the school system.Outreach efforts will extend beyond workshops in <br /> order to support other district initiatives and programs. <br /> Evidence or Reasoning for this Recommendation <br /> Research has shown that parents can increase a child's academic success through their involvement <br /> with schools and communities. Parental involvement improves student morale,attitudes,and <br /> academic achievement.There is research that shows the most successful students are those whose <br /> parents are involved. Parent Academy will help families learn what they can do to support their children's <br /> academic success and well-being. <br /> 77 <br />