Parent Advocacy in Special Education by Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9 en-us 2016-07-18 23:21:17 UTC 2016-07-19 00:53:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Parental Engagement kaitlynfitzpatrick24 https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116583110 We have a tendency to think of engagement as on the school council, in the school or involved with the school. To me, it's really important that we remember what all of the research says. Pretty unequivocally, if we are talking about how kids can be successful in school, it's what you do at home that is most important.

Annie Kidder,  Are Parents the True Levers of Change in Education Systems?
]]> 2016-07-18 23:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116583110 Annie Kidder Discusses Parent Advocacy kaitlynfitzpatrick24 https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116583723 2016-07-18 23:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116583723 kaitlynfitzpatrick24 https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116584076 The ethical standard of Trust embodies fairness, openness and honesty. Members' professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, guardians and the public are based on trust.

Ontario College of Teachers on Trust

from the Ethical Standards for Teachers
]]> 2016-07-19 00:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116584076 Leadership in Learning Communities kaitlynfitzpatrick24 https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116585130
Members promote and participate in the creation of collaborative, safe and supportive learning communities. They recognize their shared responsibilities and their leadership roles in order to facilitate student success. Members maintain and uphold the principles of the ethical standards in these learning communities. 

Ontario College of Teachers on Leadership in Learning Communities

From Standards of Practice
]]> 2016-07-19 00:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116585130 Entrusting and Empowering Parents to Engage in Their Child's Learning kaitlynfitzpatrick24 https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116585697 I believe that it is very important to not become dictatorial with parents of any student regardless of academic ability or socioeconomic background. A parent can be a great ally or your worst enemy, so the best thing to do is entrust and empower parents to help their children at home in any way that they can to ensure that the child is able to come to school with ample energy and motivation to learn. 

For example, something as simple as a quick chat to talk about how the student behaves before bed or when waking up may invite a discussion about sleeping habits. Most parents regardless of education level can enhance their child's learning by providing a safe and comfortable sleeping environment. A teacher may be able to probe the parent on how well the child is sleeping. This is an opportunity to get to know the parent as most people have strong opinions on daily routine. ]]> 2016-07-19 00:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfitzpatrick24/76clk3deohz9/wish/116585697