Discover innovative ways to engage fathers and father figures in topics of importance to Title I schools, school districts and state education agencies using the parent advisory council model. This session guides participants through the process of increasing the engagement of male role models in schools and developing a DADvisory Council. The session will also include examples of how our DADvisory Council members kept parent and family engagement timely and impactful in Title I schools during the pandemic. Follow the development and journey of the DADvisory Council and receive first-hand information from one of our DADvisory Council members on how this council is having a direct impact on the school community. This session will provide participants with best practices and strategies to keep male engagement in the forefront of Title I schools even during a pandemic.
Jennifer Bowling is the Title I Family and Program Liaison for CCPS. She develops high impact parent and family engagement programs and strategies at the district and school level.
Mr. Owens is a model for male engagement in Title I schools and an original member of the DADvisory Council.
Kristin Shields is the Title I Director for Charles County Public Schools in LA Plata, MD. Mrs. Shields is a former teacher, Instructional Specialist, Vice Principal and National Distinguished Principal with over 30 years of experience.
Arin Bonner is a Title I Coordinator for Charles County Public Schools. Mrs. Bonner is a former teacher and instructional specialist with over 18 years of experience. Mrs. Bonner presents family engagement best practices for numerous organizations across the state of Maryland.