Community

In my community we have many after school school programs that they children can participate in before and after school. One of the places children can go in my community is called the Neutral Zone. After school is over, if children need a place to go they can go there. The Neutral Zone is more for middle school kids and older. They provide you with snacks, and have games, computers, and televisions. They also have tutors who can assist you in any school work you need help with. It is a good place for children to go after school because they will not be getting into any trouble, and they will not be home alone. For the younger age children we have a center called The Kids club. Children can go to The Kids Club before and after school. In the morning the parents can drop them off and when it is time for school, the employees walk them over to school because it is right across the school. After school, the teacher gathers all the children together that go there, and walks them back. When the parents get off of work, they will come pick them up. The Kids Club also provides children with snacks and games, and puts on movies for them to watch.

As an advocate of community partnership, if there is a lack of partnership, I will explain to the community why the children in the community would need places to go, or things to do after school and it's importance. It is important that children can continue to get an education even if they are not in an educational setting (classroom). If nothing gets accomplished I will take it upon myself to create a community center that is educational for children.

Reflection on Family Conference

I believe my family conference went very well. It was a good experience for me because I was able to see what it will be like in the future when I have to do it in my classroom. I feel as if I will be more prepared for conferences in my future because I at least got a taste of what it will really be like. The hard part about this assignment was making it up, but I'm sure when it's real it will be a lot easier.

The difficult conference was also a good experience because it showed me that all conferences are not going to be easy and there are going to be parents that have issues, and as a teacher I am going to know have to know how to handle that.