Carol King-Ries Wilmington University

Week 7 Review October 28, 2018

Time Account:

Tuesday, 10/23/18 8 am – 2 pm

6 hours DVI Offices

Wednesday, 10/24/18 8am – 2 pm

6 hours DVI Offices

Thursday, 10/25/18 8 am – 12 noon

4 hours DVI offices

Total: 16 hours this week

74 hours to date

Overview:

I had a productive week. I attended the Employee Town Hall meeting on Tuesday and talked
with Volunteer Coordinators in the area for a project I am working on for Rich. On Wednesday, I met
with Sandy Miller to discuss her role as an administrator. It was a very good conversation. I received
the name of a Parent Engagement resource in the area. She connected us via e-mail. I hope that we will
be able to glean something from her experience working with parents who have children with
disabilities. I also had a good supervision meeting with Elisha talking about other issues that come up
with administrators like dealing with contractors and vendors. I participated in the film being produced
by VR and Tech.

On Thursday, I met with Shirley Bryson and Erin Weaver to discuss Parent Engagement. We
talked about using the Parent Information night scheduled for Nov. 13th as a Parent Focus group. They
requested that I work with Deb Talley to put together a flyer and call to advertise the event. There seem
to be no concerns about FERPA and the questionnaire.

I also met with Rachel in a separate meeting to talk about Parent Engagement. I wish she had
been included in the meeting with Erin and Shirley. We talked about the idea of multiple touches to
reach parents. I thought there should be at least two “touches”: the first touch to set the date, and the
second touch to remind the parents. We also talked about the best days to have events for parents. I
intend to include her on any communications I have with the Parent Engagement person so there is
continuity when my internship ends.

Task Assigned:

 Review volunteer application and handbook

Given by Rich Huber
In progress
 Look at other volunteer organizations program to discern best practices
Given by Rich Huber
In progress
 Evaluate volunteer interview process
Given by Rich Huber
In progress
 Work with Deb Talley to create flyer and call for Parent Information Night

Given by S. Bryson and Erin Weaver

Work on this week:

 Write up perspective of Technology Fair and Champion Breakfast

Given by Elisha Jenkins

In progress

Task I have assigned myself:

 Research and understand FERPA regulations as it applies to parent engagement

In Progress

 Find my way around the maze of DVI offices

In progress

 Meet with Shirley, Erin and Sandy to discuss Parent Engagement and how to move
forward
 Completed

 Research Volunteer support grants

In progress

Schedule for next week:

I plan to be in the DVI offices on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

People I met with:

Shirley Bryson and Erin Weaver

Rachel Hollen

Sandy Miller

Deb Talley and the Film person