Parents As Partners in Schools

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Parents As Partners in Schools

• How you can be the key
• to your childs success in school!

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What does parent involvement look like?
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What evidence is there that parents can make a
difference in their childrens studies?
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• Students whose parents are more involved than
  average have academic achievement rates a full
  30 higher than other students, according to 25
  recent research studies.
• The earlier parent involvement begins in a
  childs educational process, the more powerful
  the effects.

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Its a team process!

• Be patient and flexible. Building new habits
  takes time for everyone.
• Remember, were all working for the same goal.
• Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so
  much. Lets put our minds together and see what
  we can do for our children!
• A short walk to your childs class goes a LONG
  way!

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TUSD Policies related to Parental Roles
Expectations

• District Policies
• Parent Involvement Policy
• School Parent Compact

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What are these policies trying to achieve?
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• Increase communication with families.
• Develop materials to help families with different
  needs and backgrounds.
• Emphasize family and community outreach.
• Involve families in school planning and the
  decision making process.
• Offering classes and workshops to support their
  childs schooling.

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How can I can get involved in my childs school?
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• Get to know the teachers and staff, curriculum
  and policies.
• Take part in school activities.
• Show your child you value education.
• Communicate regularly with your childs teacher.
  Send a simple note or call to thank them for
  their hard work.
• And most importantly, make sure your child
  attends school every day and is on time!

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Getting Involved Can Be A Challenge But
You Can Do It!

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How can I get involved if I work during the day?
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• Ask the teacher what you can do at home.
• Room parent/phone tree.
• Attend childs performances.
• Raise tax credit money.
• Help get donations for incentives for attendance
  and reading.
• Help with evening weekend activities.
• Respond to school surveys.
• Volunteer your expertise.
• Set aside a quiet, well lighted study space and
  check your childs homework each night if
  possible.
• Limit TV viewing (1-2 hrs.) especially on school
  nights.

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What can I do if I have only a limited education
myself?
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• Create a quiet study space
• Check homework to see that it is completed
• Volunteer in the classroom or just visit your
  childs classroom.
• Share your strengths and expertise in something
  you enjoy doing.
• Attend school functions and parent/teacher
  conferences.
• Participate in PTO, Site Council, DAC, SCPC
  meetings.
• Help with school beautification.
• Parents on Patrol Cafeteria, Halls, Playground

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• Listen to your child read a story to you and ask
  them questions about it. Have them make up a new
  ending, or illustrate pictures together about it.
• Praise your childs efforts
• Show them you value their education.
• Set goals together and talk positively about
  school.
• Build positive relationships with teachers and
  staff and be a positive role model yourself.
• Spend quality time with your child and show them
  that you love them.

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No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act

• By the year 2000 every school will promote
  partnerships that will increase parental
  involvement.
• Parents play an integral role in their childrens
  learning and should be given the opportunity to
  act as full partners in their childs education.
• The program will strive to meet the needs of all
  children.

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Changes for consideration rather than labeling it
for Working and or Limited Ed./Literacy
Tips for Parents

• Ask the teacher what you can do at home.
• Room parent/phone tree.
• Attend childs performances.
• Raise tax credit money.
• Help get donations for incentives for attendance
  and reading.
• Help with evening weekend activities.
• Respond to school surveys.
• Volunteer your expertise.
• Set aside a quiet, well lighted study space and
  check your childs homework each night if
  possible.
• Limit TV viewing (1-2 hrs.) especially on school
  nights.
• Have a quiet study space and check to see that
  homework is completed
• Volunteer in the classroom or just visit your
  childs classroom.
• Share your strengths and expertise in something
  you enjoy doing.
• Attend school functions and parent/teacher
  conferences.
• Participate in PTO, Site Council, DAC, SCPC
  meetings.
• Help with school beautification.
• Parents on Patrol Cafeteria, Halls, Playground
• Listen to your child read a story to you and ask
  them questions about it. Have them make up a new
  ending, or illustrate pictures together about it.
• Praise your childs efforts and show them you
  value their education.

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Tips for English Language Learners

• Seek a translator within the school to help you
  communicate your needs or concerns.
• Connecting is critical. Establish home-school
  connections by reaching out to each other and
  identify ways to support one another.
• Attend PTO, DAC, Site Council, SCPC and
  parent/teacher conferences. Translators are
  provided.
• Attend free ESL classes provided within the
  district and outside.
• Find ways to assist in your childs school or
  classroom that does not involve speaking English.
• Find out what the school has to offer to support
  you as a partner in yor childs education.
• Be a Parent on Patrol.
• Have your child read a story to you in English
  and ask them to translate it back to you so you
  can share and ask questions or draw pictures
  together.
• Share your strengths, interests and cultural
  traditions.
• Participate in school activities and fund
  raisers.
• Never stop communicating regardless of your
  English skills.
• Hold a Multi-Cultural Potluck Dinner Night.
• Invest in a Spanish/English Dictionary (or any
  other language dictionary).
• Continue to share about your cultural background
  and traditions to keep your child proud of their
  heritage.
• Dont be afraid to make mistakes while learning a
  new language or trying to get involved.