Professional Issues - Family Involvement

How to Get Involved

Emily CummingsBrittany KomenDanni Sandall

Welcome Parents

Thank you for coming to parent involvement night!

• Impact of parental involvement• How do I get involved• Resources available to me as a

parent

Impact of parental

involvement

Postive Impacts of Parental Involvement Video

Higher grades, test scores and graduation rates

Better school attendance

Increased motivation

Increased self-esteem

Lower rates of suspension

Decreased use of drugs and alcohol

Fewer instances of violent behavior

Positive Results of Parental Involvement

Increased drop out rate

Susceptible to negative peer pressure

Decreased college enrollment

Difficulty making positive independent decisions

Poor perception of parent and teacher

Increased feelings of inadequacy

Negative Results of not becoming an Involved Parent

How do I get involved?

What resources are available that help me get more involved with my child’s education?

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Afterschool Involvement

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General Involvement Ideas

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Diverse Family Involvement

How do I get involved in my child’s

education outside of the classroom?

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25 Tips to Getting Involved

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American School Counselor Association

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Discovery Education

Remember the ABC’s of

involvement

Attend- attend all parent/teacher meetings, attend parenting classes and child development classes.

Build- build a learning environment for your child at home, build an organizational system, build a trusting relationship where your child feels comfortable.

Consistency- Consistency is key, be consistent with your expectations, be consistent in discussing the school day, be a consistent mentor and/or volunteer in your child’s school

Remember how your involvement affects your child’s education

Utilize all the resources available to you

ABC’s of parental involvement

Work with your child’s teacher – you are a team

CommunicateWith your child’s teacher to make a plan for your

child’s education.

Questions?If you have any questions regarding this

information please feel free to contact your child’s teacher, or the representatives for each

grade.

1st grade class representative455-987-6676ecummings@thebestschoolever.edu

Emily Cummings

2nd grade class representative654-876-6565dsandall@thebestschoolever.edu

Danni Sandall

3rd grade class representative543-678-0987bkomen@thebestschoolever.edu

Brittany Komen