Transcript TUSD Title I - Parents as Partners

Parents As
Partners in
Schools
How you can be the key
to your child’s success in school!
What does parent involvement look like?
What evidence is
there that parents can
make a difference in
their children’s
studies?
• 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
child’s educational process, the more
powerful the effects.
It’s a team process!
•Be patient and flexible. Building new habits
takes time for everyone.
•Remember, we’re all working for the same goal.
• Alone we can do so little. Together we can do
so much. Let’s put our minds together and see
what we can do for our children!
•A short walk to your child’s class goes a LONG
way!
TUSD Policies related to
Parental Roles & Expectations
• District Policies
• Parent Involvement Policy
• School & Parent Compact
What are these
policies trying to
achieve?
• 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 child’s schooling.
How can I can get
involved in my
child’s school?
• 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 child’s
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!
Getting Involved Can Be A Challenge
But You Can Do It!
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 child’s 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 child’s homework each night if
possible.
Limit TV viewing –(1-2 hrs.) especially on school
nights.
What can I do if I
have only a limited
education myself?
• Create a quiet study space
• Check homework to see that it is completed
• Volunteer in the classroom or just visit your
child’s 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 child’s 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.
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 children’s
learning and should be given the opportunity to act
as full partners in their child’s education.
• The program will strive to meet the needs of all
children.
Changes for consideration rather than labeling it for Working and or Limited
Tips for Parents
Ed./Literacy
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Ask the teacher what you can do at home.
Room parent/phone tree.
Attend child’s 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 child’s 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 child’s 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 child’s efforts and 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.
Tips for English Language Learners
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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 child’s 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 child’s 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.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes while learning a new language or trying to get involved.