Lack of Parental Support

Maya Hodgens

Darien Smith

Dr. Coleman

April 9, 2015

InTASC Standard 10: Leadership & CollaborationThe teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for

student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.

DESCRIPTION RATIONALE

In this PowerPoint I was to talk about an educational issue with my partner. We decided to talk about the lack of parental. I explained how it affects our students in school.

To document my understanding of Standard #10, Leadership & Collaboration I have included information based on the issue I chose. The information shows me what I can do to get my parents involved. It also allows me to collaborate with others to give students that extra push they need.

THE ISSUE Today in education many children suffer from lack of parental support. This is the biggest factor of

why teens drop out next to teen pregnancy. Many teachers go through a whole school year without meeting a parent. This lack of support affects not only the student but the parents and teacher as well.

Survey: Lack of Support, Parenthood Top Reasons American High School Students Drop Out (Nov. 14 , 2012)

513 (19-35 ages) No parental support/encouragement (23%) Became parents (21%) Missed too many school days (17%) Failing classes (15%) Not interested (15%) Mental illness (15%)

Pros helps better the academic performance.  can improve the child's classroom behavior.   not only benefits children but parents as well. decrease use of drugs & alcohol. shows the teacher you care as much as they do.

Cons Child becomes careless Decreased academic success Unstable future Often drop out In & out of jail

Info

Parent involvement declines as child gets older Death in family can cause decline in involvement Divorce can cause decline in involvement Working lots of hours to stay afloat is a decline in involvement Lack of English is a big decline in involvement Parent not finishing school is the biggest reason for decline in

involvement due to embarrassment

What’s Your Opinion ?

If parent involvement is such an issue, why haven't schools been adamant about getting them involved?

Are parents fully aware of how and what they can do to ensure their child’s success?

http://investors.cci.edu/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=721323

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/lack-of-support-becoming-_n_2137961.html

http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/files/parinvol.html

MORE PARENTS MORE

SUCCESS !!!