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Welcome…Komij ruwainene…Bienvenidos
 The
Diversity & Inclusion department at the Jones Center
for Families is focused on building an inclusive community
where all are welcome. It is comprised of three staff
members who are bilingual in Spanish and Marshallese.
Goals of the department
- Provide educational and recreational programs and
events that will benefit the individuals and families
from diverse populations that live in our region.
- Work to develop mutual understanding and respect
between the individuals and families who have lived
in our region for many years and those who have immigrated
to Northwest Arkansas.
- Improve the internal and external marketing of the
Center to reflect the diverse populations living in
Northwest Arkansas.
- Assist in the referral of immigrants living in Northwest
Arkansas to appropriate social service providers.
- Work with immigrant parents to help them become
more involved in their children’s academic performance
through greater participation in school functions.
We invite you to join us. There will be discussion
groups on a variety of themes, workshops, cultural events,
informational programs, lectures, classes, volunteer
opportunities, and more, all designed to promote learning
and communication in an open environment. |
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Programs
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Parents on Board |
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The goals of this program are to motivate parents
to become more actively involved in their children’s
learning; impress upon parents the important benefits
of being involved in their children’s learning;
provide parents with several ways to reinforce their
children’s learning at home and to give parents
specific ways to be involved in their children’s
school.
The results of more than 100 studies conducted
over the past 20 years show very clearly that
the involvement of parents in their children’s
education is the best predictor of students’
academic success.
Parents on Board is designed for small groups
to allow sufficient group interaction. It can
be resented as three on-hour sessions or as on
three-hour session. The workshop uses video vignettes,
discussion, and the parent guide Helping Your
Child Succeed at School. The parents that participate
receive a copy of this book.
The three sessions are as follows:
- Preparing Your Child to Succeed
Understand and develop your child’s ability
to learn
Learn the importance of structure in children’s
lives
Create a home environment that encourages learning
Develop successful homework habits
Build a strong partnership with teachers
- Encouraging Positive Behavior
Resolve children’s behavior problems at
home and at school
Inspire positive behavior using the power of
encouragement
Use effective discipline methods
- Reniforcing Your Child’s Academic
Skills
Coach your child with confidence
Build reading and language skills
Use creative ways to improve spelling and writing
Use math and science in every day situations.
If you are interested in having this program at
your school, please call (479)756-8090,
ext. 249 or 190. |
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Meet our Advisory Council
Community Members
- Kim Davis- Ozark Guidance Center
- Jose Estrada, Ph. D- Wal-Mart
- Dee Dee Green- Just Communities
- Ana Lorena Hart- Just Communities
- Suzzan Hernandez- Center for Effective Parenting
- Mauricio Herrera- Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads,
McClure, Thomspon & Fryauf, P.A.
- Barbara Lofton, Ed. D.- University of Arkansas
- Keith Vire- Arkansas Support Network
- Becca Swearingen- Community Clinic
Jones Center Staff
- Sharon Brasko
- Juan Carlos Delgado
- Jessica Young
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