It is with the strongest of conviction that I seek to gain as much current knowledge on the many platforms and strategies that are helping educators not just reach students but their parents as well. I believe that there is a indestructible foundation built when parents, educators and students work together. I am aware that technology has become the go to source to keep schools and parents connected however, there is still the need for physical presence , one on one as well as to be actively involved in a child development. As I shared before I have four daughters of my own and I know all to well how difficult it can be for working parents to find the time to be actively involved. What I would like are some current useful suggestions that will work to provide a healthy balance foundation that has worked for other educators and the challenges they came upon if any with getting parents involved in their students learning. The thing I love about all of the schools my older three daughters have attended is that their teachers from Pre-K to college literally follow them and so many other students of their showing support and I think that was also a huge factor that played a role in their lives. When children a nurtured properly in my opinion I feel that it strengthens their confidence in themselves as well as their drive to succeed. " When schools, parents, families, and communities work together to support learning, students tend to earn higher grades, attend school more regularly, stay in school longer, and enroll in higher level programs. Researchers cite parent-family community involvement as a key to addressing the school dropout crisis, and note that strong school-family-community partnerships foster higher educational aspirations and more motivated students" (NEA, 2008).
Resources
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/387520742910461255/
NEA Policy Briefs. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/home/36073.htm
http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/PB11_ParentInvolvement08.pdf
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Hello Violanda,
In one of your previous discussion boards, I suggested the website, "Tools for Building PTO Involvement? Has that helped some or not? I personally was elated to embark on such a site and see so many others out there like it. I search PTA websites regularly hoping to acquire some ideas to see what generates parent's participation. I'm looking forward to seeing what more information you and others will have regarding parent/guardian participation because I feel this is a feat for all educators.
Reference
“Tools for Building PTO Involvement.” PTO Today, n.d.,
www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/8622-tools-for-building-pto-involvement
Hi Lewanda,
Yes, I was able to spend some time on this informative site as well as join a newsletter. I particularly like the Family Night Event for Tech. With so much of our time being spent on the web it is ideal that we want to share with our kids the best safe practice of using it. I appreciate you greatly for sharing this site as it does have forms, templates and many other things an educator can use to bring families into the learning circle.
Violanda -
Hi Violanda,
I definitely agree on the relationship a teacher can build with a parent will help students succeed. Not only will it help them succeed but it will also help with behavior knowing the teacher has good communication with the parent. One thing that the education field is starting to lack in is physical face time. It is very easy for teachers to send a message or call but it adds more intensity when the conversation is face to face. Not only are you able to hear the tone in which each party speaks in but you are also able to see the physical reaction to what is said.
As a parent it’s very important to have an open communication with the teachers to understand the child’s learning skills when not in the classroom. It’s important to understand your child’s developmental skills when they are not in a classroom setting. This lets the parent identify the strengths and weaknesses of the child and understand key factors the child needs in order to succeed. Being involved more creates a stronger bond with schools and aid in building confidence.
https://www.fairmontschools.com/2018/03/importance-of-parent-involvement-in-early-childhood-education/
Violanda,
You are defiantly wearing many hats but I love that you value and see the importance of collaborating with teachers. I hope to have children one day and I know I will want to be very involved with my children's teachers. You are doing a great job!
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