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Today’s Purposes

Understand the grant and project
Welcome the selected LEA Partners
Consider definition of Family Engagement
Understand the project evaluation, the evaluation framework, and organizing principles
Provide feedback on the evaluation measures

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SFEC Purpose

Deliver programming designed to lead to improvements in outcomes for ALL students through increased meaningful family engagement.

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Grant through summer 2028

Renewed annually
Designed to support the development of family engagement practices in different regions of the state
Partner LEAs will be expected to become model sites for scaling out PK -12 and up in future years.

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Why IN*SOURCE?

We are an established Family Center.
Our mission addresses similar target populations of underserved students.
Successful Special Education depends on the strength of the broader system.

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STATEWIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

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Selection was based on

Demonstrated need
Positioned to commit to activities of the grant

Strategic priorities
Belief system

Regional representation
Potential size of impact

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LOCATIONS OF ACTUAL PARTNER SITES

Other applicants eligible for Tier II involvement.

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Introduction of Partner Sites

Perry Central
Bartholomew
Warren
Goshen
Gary

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Our Evaluation Team

Dr. Helen Malone

Senior Vice President, Strategy, Research, and Policy

Dr. Emily Cheng

Senior Data Analyst

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About IEL

We believe in shared leadership, resources, and accountability. When systems are stronger, leadership shared, and community members can advocate for their aspirations, young people thrive.

We change systems through people

Our vision is an equitable society in which shared leadership effectively uses all available resources for the betterment of their communities.

Our mission is to develop and connect adult and youth leaders who strengthen communities and education systems in pursuit of equity.

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FCE Expertise

National Conference and Network

National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference (CSxFE)
District Leaders Network (Family Engagement Liaisons)
PTA - IEL National Standards for Family-School Partnerships Webinar Series
Attendance Works – IEL Webinar Series
Regional Works - Coalition for Community Schools Midwest Region

Resources

Family Engagement Assessment (LEA Level)
Taking It to the Next Level (Guide)
Coalition for Community Schools Family Engagement Webinars

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About IEL Evaluation

Formative and Summative Evaluation

Project Monitoring
Outcomes Analysis

Data Analysis and Report Writing

Quantitative & Qualitative Data
Mid-year and Annual Performance Report

Provide Recommendations for Continuous Improvements

Project Goals
Dual-Capacity Framework

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Working Definition:

Family Engagement

Padlet:

https://padlet.com/ielconnects/in-sfec-ac-meeting-20824-y9gh5lfuvq7cf1t6

Steps:

Please take about 2 minutes read the family engagement definition we use for this project, and add your feedback:

1. How does this definition align with your family engagement efforts, research, or strategies?
2. How does this definition work in the Indiana context?
3. Is there anything that needs to be added or edited?

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Dual-Capacity Framework

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Dual-Capacity Framework: �Policy and Program Goals

Build and enhance the capacity of educators and families in the areas of:

Capabilities (skills & knowledge)
Connections (networks)
Cognitions (shifts in beliefs and values)
Confidence (self-efficacy)

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Dual-Capacity Framework: Capacity Outcomes

Educators are empowered to:

Connect family engagement to learning and development
Engage families as co-creators
Honor family funds of knowledge
Create welcoming cultures

Families engage in diverse roles:

Co-creators
Supporters
Encouragers
Monitors
Advocates
Models

Effective partnerships that support student and school improvement

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Project Logic Model

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GPRA Measures

GPRA Measure I	Accessible opportunities for family engagement
GPRA Measure II	Statewide infrastructure for systemic family engagement
GPRA Measure III	Family members capacity in supporting their kids and participating state and local decision-making
GPRA Measure IV	Family members capacity in working with schools and other service providers
GPRA Measure V	Capacity-building activities for LEA, school, and community-base staff
GPRA Measure VI	School staff capacity in working with family members
Non - GPRA Measures	AC participation, knowledge gained, increased awareness, family engagement resources and opportunities

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Result-Based Accountability ^TM(RBA)

Understand Project Goals and Outcomes

Performance Accountability vs. Population Accountability

Turn the Curve Thinking (Report Organizing Framework)

How are we doing?
What is the story behind the curve?
What are the partners with a role in turning the curve?
What works to turn the curve?
What’s the action plan to turn the curve?

Performance Measures Organizing Principles

How much did we do?
How well did we do?
Is anyone better off?

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Parts Contribute to the Whole

Percent of students ready for school in C school district.

Percent of students are ready for school in a kindergarten readiness program in C school district.

Accountability for the “whole”

Population Accountability

Performance Accountability

Accountability for a “part”

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Turn the Curve Thinking

Process

1. How are we doing?

2. What is the story behind the curve?

3. Who are the partners with a role in turning the curve?

4. What works to turn the curve?

5. What’s the action plan to turn the curve?

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Effect

Effort

How much did we do?

How well did we do it?

Who are our customers and what services do we provide for them?

How well do we provide those services?

Is anyone better off?

What is the desired impact of those services on our customers (a.k.a. “customer results”)?

Performance Measures

Quantity

Quality

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Evaluation Data Collection & Usage

Key Data Sources:

Publicly Available data
Project activity data tracking
Pre-/Post-training survey
Post-Activity Feedback Form
On-site Focus Group

Use of Data:

Evaluation report
Districts’ continuous improvement
Districts’ capacity-building and planning

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Year 1 Key Evaluation Milestones

Time	Deliverable
Mid-April 2024	Finalize the evaluation plan and data collection tools
End of April 2024	Submit IRB application and obtain an IRB approval
End of April 2024	Y1 Mid-Year Report
October 2024	Year 1 Report

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Small Group Discussion

Padlet:

https://padlet.com/ielconnects/in-sfec-ac-meeting-20824-y9gh5lfuvq7cf1t6

Steps:

You will be grouped into small groups
Each group will have 5 to 6 AC members
Please take about 8 to 10 minutes read through all GPRA measures and non-GPRA measures on the Padlet and add your feedback:

How does the measure align with your family engagement practice, research, and/or strategies?
From the Indiana state/local contexts, what are additional measures that might be relevant to this project?
What are your recommendations pertaining to the evaluation plan as described?

Each group has 8 to 10 minutes to discuss the comments they have added to the measures. Consider using statements such as, “I noticed that…” or “I wonder how might…”

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Role of the Advisory Committee

Sharing information and expertise
Developing network
Providing feedback and critique on strategies and structures
Reviewing progress monitoring and continuous improvement
Making recommendations for sustainability

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In the next month:

You will be asked to weigh in on refining the tools that will be used for the project.
You are invited to reach out to project leadership with more details on ideas you might have to contribute to the work of the project.
Next meeting: May 9th, 3pm ET / 2pm CT