SB Parent Program

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SB Parent Program

• Survey Summaries/Program Design and Outcomes
• Presented to Science Bound Advisory Board
• By
• George Okantey, Parent Program Coordinator
• November 11, 2003

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What Are Your Expectations For Your Child?

• To gain knowledge of science / math. I believe
  it will enhance our knowledge of the future and
  how they work together in our society.
• I expect him to learn from challenges, never give
  up and use any stumbling blocks as stepping
  stones to success.
• To complete the Science Bound program and go on
  to Purdue for 4 years. Be able to understand the
  value of opportunities given by this program

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What Are Your Expectations For The Science Bound
Program?

• To encourage my child to think. To expose him to
  opportunities that he otherwise might never have.
  To encourage him to do the things they will need
  to do to attend college.
• To assist my child in areas I'm unable to or help
  her to expand her knowledge.
• To provide my child with the skills needed to
  become successful in the area of science. To
  challenge my child.

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What Suggestions Do You Have To Improve Science
Bound.

• Students visit places of employment that would be
  linked to science, mathematic, engineering and
  technology.
• I would appreciate a list of contacts for the
  program. I have concerns.
• Have long sessions, take students out of their
  comfort zones.
• Bring more speakers for motivation.

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Suggested Improvementscont.

• I feel that the parents and the professors should
  meet and keep in touch to make sure the child is
  doing well and receiving the type of help that is
  required.
• To help my child keep good grades. It would be
  good if there was someone to call if I did not
  know the answers with school work.

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As A Parent, Please Describe Your Biggest
Concerns.

• Concerned that I will not be able to be a help to
  him since I am not proficient in
  sciences/technology .
• My concern is that I may not be able to provide
  the necessary tools for my son.

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Concernscont.

• My concern is peer pressure, now that he is
  reaching the teenage life.
• Will my child remain interested and excited about
  the program?
• That this program may cease because of lack of
  scholarship money
• A future selection criteria that may eliminate
  poor families who need help

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What Activities Or Learning Experiences Do You
Think Should Be Considered For The Design Of The
Science Bound Parents Support Program?

• Sample insights into exactly what they are
  learning and experiencing then together as
  parents with our child we can better discuss,
  understand and decide his career.

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Learning experiencescont.

• Assigning new participants with current or
  veteran participants for a certain time frame.
• More networking and social activities and
  community activities.
• Basic science and math skills for undereducated
  parents "refreshers" in physics chemistry
  basics.

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Learning experiencescont.

• How to help your child balance activities/determin
  e priorities and how to help you child when you
  are not "into" science/technology.
• Low or No cost classes for parents who want to
  further their education.
• Have classes for parents so we understand what
  the kids are doing.

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Learning experiencescont.

• To keep parents updated on the program and make
  sure they have a good understanding of the
  program. Also what classes to take when
  attending high school.

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Educational Goals That You Might Want To Achieve
Or Would Be Interested In Exploring.
Goals Number

• Gain college credits 39
• Increase technology knowledge 41
• Achieve GED 8
• Increase science knowledge 33
• No assistance desired 9

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Program Framework

• Extension Parenting Education Model
• Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets
• The 5 Principles of Americas Promise-Alliance
  for Youth
• Meet on first Tuesday of each month
• Parent advisory council

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Design/Implementation

• Effective parenting skills
• Personality assessment/style
• Parent teacher interaction
• Educational option plan
• Technology training
• Managing family resources
• Nutrition and wellness
• Gardening and beautification
• Field trips
• Volunteer/Community service opportunities

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Outcomes

• Achieve 60 percent involvement in Science Bound
  activities
• Parents will connect and communicate with mentor
  teachers about student academic progress on a
  regular basis
• Parents will be involved in their own learning to
  reinforce to their children that achievement
  matters

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So What?

• Parents will develop positive attitudes towards
  science and math by understanding how they open
  doors to future careers for their children
• 30 percent of parents will complete their GED or
  further their education in a local State college
• Parents will gain confidence to seek other
  community resources that help them and their
  children to grow and excel
• Enhanced parenting skills through effective
  social networks

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Thank You

• George Okantey
• Extension Educator
• Science Bound Parent Program Coordinator
• Purdue Extension-Marion County
• 6640 Intech Blvd. Ste. 120
• Indianapolis, IN 46278
• Tel [phone] ext. 263
• E-mail okantey_at_purdue.edu