The modular format of the workshop allows for the individual needs of each school. It is designed to be used with a variety of audiences and addresses such things as the advantages of the schoolwide option, key features of successful programs, regulations and requirements under IASA, and the overview of the four-step planning process. The four steps lead the school through a logical progression of instructional reform, allowing time for school-level work to occur before the next step is introduced. The workshop sections can be presented at individual buildings or to planning teams in a large group setting and are intended to be used throughout the year-long planning process. The workshop has been designed such that different sections may be presented to particular audiences in order to address the specific needs of the audience.
Migrant children have unique needs.
The workshop outlines current laws regarding migrant education, and examines the role of family involvement in migrant education. Participants learn about strategies for maximizing student learning, first by looking at a well-established program in the Northwest and then by identifying strategies and resources available to participants in their own communities. Interagency collaboration strategies are an essential part of the workshop. To model a nurturing process, cultural competence, and the tenets of resiliency, and to initiate the spirit of collaboration among family, school, and community members in a way that empowers the participants. Involving an audience equally comprised of three groups representing families, schools, and community, this workshop explores some Bridges and Barriers to creating successful partnerships for an environment where all children can be successful.