[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” module_class=”page-intro” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The most important educators in any child\u2019s life are parents and caregivers, and they are always welcome at the Academy of Accelerated Learning (AAL). [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Research shows that when family members are involved in their child\u2019s school\u2014as decision-makers, volunteers, and advocates\u2014student performance and school culture are stronger.<\/p>\n
We implement Milwaukee Public Schools Family & Community Engagement framework so families and staff can collaborate to support individual student achievement and overall school progress.<\/p>\n
Parent Coordinator Sara Bailey runs the AAL Parent Center and helps coordinate our School Engagement Council (SEC). Parents and family members can connect with her at baileyse@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414) 604-7300. The Parent Center is in room 17 and is open during the school day. Parent involvement is a proud and powerful tradition at AAL thanks to our Parent Teacher Association<\/a> and SEC.<\/p>\n Join our SEC to learn about AAL attendance, budgetary, and academic matters. Families and staff meet monthly to review our school\u2019s progress with Principal Rian. SEC members make decisions, and revise plans to support student success. SEC meetings may also address student behavior, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports updates, and more.<\/p>\n SEC meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room, unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n Learn about and advise on district programs and strategies related to our Title One School-wide Program during monthly meetings of the Milwaukee Public Schools District Advisory Council (DAC). Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.<\/p>\n Get to know other AAL families during school info nights, open houses, and celebrations. More information is available on our Parent Teacher Association page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Students feel extra motivated when teachers and parents work together to reinforce high expectations and positive learning strategies.<\/p>\n Here are tips for building a strong parent-teacher relationship and staying up to date on school news and family events.<\/p>\n Family involvement leads to better grades, better attendance, improved test scores, higher self-esteem, and better behavior for children. Supporting your child\u2019s success includes:<\/p>\n Supporting your child\u2019s learning at home can include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The most important educators in any child\u2019s life are parents and caregivers, and they are always welcome at the Academy of Accelerated Learning (AAL). Research shows that when family members are involved in their child\u2019s school\u2014as decision-makers, volunteers, and advocates\u2014student performance and school culture are stronger. We implement Milwaukee Public Schools Family & Community Engagement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The most important educator in a child\u2019s life is his or her parent.\u00a0 For that reason parents are always welcome at AAL.\u00a0 Volunteers can contact Sara Bailey<\/a>, the Parent Coordinator <\/b>for more information.\r\n\r\nAAL is a great place to serve as a volunteer.\u00a0 To volunteer on a regular basis or for extended periods of time a volunteer application must be processed online<\/b><\/a>. \u00a0We invite you to come and complete the online process in our office.\r\n\r\nAAL has a visible, active and dedicated Parent Teacher Association<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 The PTA provides organizes and supports numerous activities at AAL.\u00a0 All parents are welcome.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-85","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/h3>\n
District Advisory Council (DAC)<\/h3>\n
Family Events<\/h2>\n
Family and Staff Communication<\/h2>\n
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Supporting Your Child During the School Day<\/h2>\n
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Supporting Your Child\u2019s Education at Home<\/h2>\n
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