The Power of Parent Involvement

1
The Power of Parent Involvement

• Less talk and more action

2
Get parents involved in the Process

• Parents need to be involved in the process of
  developing the plans for Title I in the school.
  This is reflected in how your application is
  written.
• What do parents want for Title I services?
• What works for them and their children?

3
Implementation

• Parents need to help implement and support Title
  I services in their school.
• They can help by volunteering in school or help
  with support at home.
• Do your parents know what curriculum is being
  used in the school and how Title I integrates
  with it?

4
Capacity

• Have you helped build your parents capacity to
  participate in your program?
• Have you helped build your parents capacity to
  help their child in school?
• Have you helped build your parents capacity to
  help with homework?
• Have you helped build your parents capacity to
  be a good parent?

5
Evaluation

• Have your parents told you what worked best for
  their child? Have you incorporated their
  suggestions in next years grant application?
• Do your parents lead other parents in your
  school? Do your parents feel comfortable
  participating in school activities for all
  programs?

6
Student Achievement Improves When

• The curriculum of the home has an average
  effect on achievement that is twice as large as
  family socioeconomic status.

7
Student Achievement Improves When

• Parents are enabled to play 4 key roles in their
  childrens learning.
• As teachers
• As supporters
• As advocates
• As decision-makers

8
Characteristics of Families Whose Children are
Doing Well in School

• Establish a daily family routine
• Monitor out-of-school activities
• Model the value of learning, self-discipline and
  hard work
• Express high but realistic expectations for
  achievement
• Encourage childrens development and progress in
  school