Parent and Community Involvement
Collaborating for School Success
The trainings and resources on this page are provided and coordinated by SC School Improvement Council. To schedule training or obtain resources, individuals should contact our offices.
1 - TRAINING SESSION:
Communicating With the Greater School Community
This workshop touches on the importance of clear and frequent communication with parents, teachers and the greater school community. It outlines the development of consistent messages, the role of a communications plan and its various components, utilizing multi-media communication efforts, and the philosophy of effective two-way communications.
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT:
S.C. School Improvement Council
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Parents - Community Members - Teachers - Students - Business Partners - School Administrators - Volunteers
FEE FOR TRAINING:
None
DURATION OF TRAINING:
1 hour
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
25 - 100
CONTACT / TRAINER:
Tom F. Hudson, SC-SIC Associate Director
Phone - 800-868-2232
Fax = 803-777-0023
Email - hudsontf@mailbox.sc.edu
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING:
PC/Laptop, Projector, Internet Access
2 - TRAINING SESSION:
Crafting the Report to the Parents
This workshop outlines the steps and components of effective Reports to the Parents. As School Improvement Councils are mandated by law to issue these Reports by April 30th of each year, SIC members and principals should take steps to make them as informative and user-friendly as possible. The session will provide an overview of content, use of statistics, graphic design, printing, and distribution.
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT:
S.C. School Improvement Council
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Parents - Community Members - Teachers - Students - School Administrators
FEE FOR TRAINING:
None
DURATION OF TRAINING:
45 minutes
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
20 - 75
CONTACT / TRAINER:
Tom F. Hudson, SC-SIC Associate Director
Phone - 800-868-2232
Fax = 803-777-0023
Email - hudsontf@mailbox.sc.edu
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING:
PC/Laptop, Projector, Internet Access
3 - TRAINING SESSION:
Applying for the SC-SIC Riley School Improvement Award
This workshop examines effective strategies in applying for the SC-SIC's annual Dick and Tunky Riley School Improvement Award. Named in honor of the former governor and his late wife, the award recognizes SICs that have effectively and programmatically supported civic engagement in public education. The workshop will highlight application procedures, helpful tips and case studies of former Riley Award winners.
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT:
S.C. School Improvement Council
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Parents - Community Members - Teachers - Students - School Administrators
FEE FOR TRAINING:
None
DURATION OF TRAINING:
45 minutes
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
20 - 75
CONTACT / TRAINER:
Tom F. Hudson, SC-SIC Associate Director
Phone - 800-868-2232
Fax = 803-777-0023
Email - hudsontf@mailbox.sc.edu
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING:
PC/Laptop, Projector, Internet Access