MAXIMIZING
IN EDUCATIVE PROCESS
What is parent involvement? Parent involvement outlines the
commitment and active participation of a parent or carer to the
school and children. This includes a range of activities to support and
extend a child's learning at home and school.
What is parental
involvement in
school?
•Parental involvement in school is
defined as parent-reported
participation at least once during the
school year: attending a general
school meeting, attending a
scheduled parent-teacher conference,
attending a school or class event, or
volunteering in the school or serving
on a school committee.
Why parent
involvement is
important?
•Parent involvement helps extend
teaching outside the classroom,
creates a more positive experience
for children and helps children
perform better when they are in
school. It is essential for parents to
support the learning that happens in
preschool settings at home as well.
Why is parental
involvement in school
important?
Research from the National Coalition for
Parent Involvement in Education shares
that “no matter their income or
background, students with involved
parents are more likely to have higher
grades and test scores, attend school
regularly, have better social skills, show
improved behavior and adapt well to
school
What are the types of parental
involvement?
• Parenting. The first way parents can support their
children's education is by providing a healthy home
environment. ...
•Communicating. ...
•Volunteering. ...
•Learning at Home. ...
•Decision-Making. ...
•Collaborating With the Community. ...
How Parental
Involvement Benefits the
Entire Educational
Process
•Higher grades and test scores, enrollment
in more advanced programs.
•Grade promotions, earn more credits.
•Better school attendance and homework
completion rates.
•Improved social skills and behavior allows
How does parental
involvement influence a
child's behavior?
Parental involvement not only enhances
academic performance, but it also has a
positive influence on student attitude and
behavior.
A parent's interest and
encouragement in a child's education
can affect the child's attitude toward
school, classroom conduct, self-
esteem, absenteeism, and motivation
7 Ways to Encourage Parent
Involvement
1.Set Expectations.
2.Create a Class Website.
3.Make Constant Contact by Sharing Progress.
4.Ask Parents to Get Involved and Host Events.
5.Offer Parent Office Hours.
6.Provide Resources for Frequently Asked Questions.
7.Commit to Your Goals.
How to increase parent
involvement
1.Online advice videos.
2.A dedicated blog and online calendar.
3.Use social media at your school to
connect to parents.
4.Home visits and parent/teacher
conferences.
5.Family nights.
6.Volunteer Opportunities.
What are the negative effects of parental
involvement in education?
Being overly involved can lead to stepping in too
frequently to deal with issues the child should
handle. Also, not all teachers are comfortable with a
parent volunteer in class. Some students are too
distracted by the presence of their parents, which can
cause a lack of focus or behavior problems.
How to Support Student Learning at
Home
Parents are a child’s first teachers and the home is a
child’s first classroom. As key resources for learning and
growth, parents help to shape a child’s social, emotional
and physical development so that he/she can thrive in
school and beyond.
Supporting student success starts with a shared
agreement among families, schools and the community to
work together and it involves committed actions to make it
happen.
10 Tips for Parents
As a parent, you can do your part at home to
reinforce this important family-school partnership.
To help prepare your children for school readiness
to stay on track and expand their learning
opportunities:
•Set up a daily family routine, including healthy eating
and sleeping habits
•Provide a place and time at home for homework
•Check on assignments, homework and projects
•Talk each day with your child about his/her activities
•Promote literacy by reading to your child and by
reading yourself
•Limit and monitor TV watching, gaming, social media and computer time
•Express high expectations and standards for your child’s learning
•Attend parent-teacher conferences, Open House and Back-To-School events
•Participate in decisions that affect your child’s education
•Tap into community resources with visits to a library, museum, zoo or theater
and encourage participation in after-school clubs, sports and art activities
Engaged parents are a key factor in helping students and schools succeed.
With families, schools and communities working together as partners, student
achievement is enhanced and children are better prepared to do well in school.
Imelda F.
Teacher III
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