Parents, there is some great research on parent involvement. Here is a few items from research that is great information to hold on to as a parent.
Why as parents we should get involved:
After researching the effects of parental involvement in education, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory states, “When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more (National 2013).”
Parental involvement helps students and parents. It improves social skills and behavior, and improves attendance in school (Lee 2006). Parent involvement also enhances children's self-esteem, improves children's academic achievement, improves parent-child relationships, helps parents develop positive attitudes towards school, and gives a good understanding of the schooling process (Brown, 2009).
You as a parent can expect your child to achieve many great things. Research shows that regardless of who you are and where you may come from; your high expectations for your child will result in them having greater achievements (Lee & Bowen, 2006). Your child will be much more likely to continue in school and graduate with your support. Knowing this, all you have to do is be involved, encourage your child and they will go far!
Why as parents we should get involved:
After researching the effects of parental involvement in education, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory states, “When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more (National 2013).”
Parental involvement helps students and parents. It improves social skills and behavior, and improves attendance in school (Lee 2006). Parent involvement also enhances children's self-esteem, improves children's academic achievement, improves parent-child relationships, helps parents develop positive attitudes towards school, and gives a good understanding of the schooling process (Brown, 2009).
You as a parent can expect your child to achieve many great things. Research shows that regardless of who you are and where you may come from; your high expectations for your child will result in them having greater achievements (Lee & Bowen, 2006). Your child will be much more likely to continue in school and graduate with your support. Knowing this, all you have to do is be involved, encourage your child and they will go far!
How to get involved:
You can do several things to get involved in your child's education. The opportunities include at your own home, or in the classroom, or even within the community.
Different Ways to get involved:
Resources:
Brown, Patricia (2009). Involving parents in the education of their children. Kids Source Online. Retrieved November 8, 2013
from http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/Involving_parents.html
Education Week. Parent Involvement. (2004, August 04). Retrieved from http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/parent-involvement/
Lee, J. & Bowen, N.K. (2006). Parent Involvement, Cultural Capital, and the Achievement Gap Among Elementary School Children. American Educational Research Journal, 43, 193-218. Retrieved from http://bfi.uchicago.edu/humcap/wp/papers/AERJSummer2006LeeBowen.pdf
National Education Association. Research Spotlight on Parental Involvement in Education. (2013). Retrieved fromhttp://www.nea.org/tools/17360.htm
Governor's Office. 25 tips to get involved in your child’s education. Retrieved November 8, 2013 http://www.governor.wa.gov/oeo/publications/tips_parents_english.pdf
HartfordFoundation. (2011, September 19).Getting involved with your child's education.Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9izKq9Lkmp4
You can do several things to get involved in your child's education. The opportunities include at your own home, or in the classroom, or even within the community.
Different Ways to get involved:
- Communication with Teacher: I will provide a weekly newsletter that will keep you informed with what is going on within the classroom. I will also keep this web page up to date with the latest information about the classroom as well. Your child will also bring home their agenda planner everyday with the homework written in it, as well as how their day went. I will regularly be making phone calls home just to keep parents up to date on their child.
- Communication with your Child: Communicate with your child everyday about their school day. Get involved with what they are learning in the classroom, and see if you can make a connection at home with that skill. For example, if they are learning about money, have them pay for something at the store (NEA, 2008).
- Volunteering: If you have the time, please come volunteer in the classroom. Any time that you have to give will be a great help within the classroom. You can help with many things at the school, reward parties, field day, book fair, school projects, help set up materials, work in the library. By volunteering you really do get to know the school your child goes to (NEA 2008).
- Read: Read with your child every day, in English or your native language. If you don’t feel comfortable reading, discuss picture books or photos, or have your child read to you (Governor's Office).
- Chaperone: We need help when we go on field trips. This is another opportunity to experience your child’s education and share in their new experiences. Show them you want to be apart of their day. (Lee & Bowen, 2006).
Resources:
Brown, Patricia (2009). Involving parents in the education of their children. Kids Source Online. Retrieved November 8, 2013
from http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/Involving_parents.html
Education Week. Parent Involvement. (2004, August 04). Retrieved from http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/parent-involvement/
Lee, J. & Bowen, N.K. (2006). Parent Involvement, Cultural Capital, and the Achievement Gap Among Elementary School Children. American Educational Research Journal, 43, 193-218. Retrieved from http://bfi.uchicago.edu/humcap/wp/papers/AERJSummer2006LeeBowen.pdf
National Education Association. Research Spotlight on Parental Involvement in Education. (2013). Retrieved fromhttp://www.nea.org/tools/17360.htm
Governor's Office. 25 tips to get involved in your child’s education. Retrieved November 8, 2013 http://www.governor.wa.gov/oeo/publications/tips_parents_english.pdf
HartfordFoundation. (2011, September 19).Getting involved with your child's education.Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9izKq9Lkmp4