Parental advocacy by Lycia Evashkow https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6 en-us 2016-07-19 15:36:17 UTC 2025-12-15 17:32:07 UTC hello@padlet.com levashkow https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632458 Quote:  

“We have to overtly go out and look for those other voices. Because, if we only listen to the voices that get heard easily, we might make changes that really aren’t for the benefit for the whole education system that don’t do the fundamental thing education is supposed; which is to do give all children a fairly equitable chance for success. “

]]> 2016-07-19 15:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632458 Personal Connections: This quote connects to me personally because I see this difference everywhere. Throughout my life, I have known some parents who knew their rights and were often at the school, refusing to take no for an answer. While other parents would say “well it’s unfair but there not much I can do, just wait it out, you’ll graduate soon”. So many families may have opinions, but are unable to get the time off from one of their 2-3 jobs to do more than a quick phone call to the school to complain, or simply have no clue that they have the right to have their voice heard.  levashkow https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632474 2016-07-19 15:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632474 Shared solutions: One way we can help improve equity for the education system is to make parents more aware of the option of having a parent advocate. With a quick google search I found there are many resources to help parents self advocate or seek help finding a parent advocate here http://www.parentsadvocacy.com/parentsadvocacy/home.  A parent advocate is a way someone who is there to help parents who are unfamiliar with the school board process or have a child with more complex needs. They help to improve the communication between the parents and educators and limit possible conflicts. Having a parent advocate can significantly help those who don’t speak the language, feel intimidated by the education system itself, or are unable to communicate their concerns effectively.  levashkow https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632493 2016-07-19 15:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632493 Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession: It is our job as teachers to uphold the ethical standards for the teaching profession, such as care, respect, trust, and integrity. In doing so it is necessary that we ensure that all of our students are cared for and are having the best learning experience they can have. This means ensuring a consistent open connection to the parents and considering every parents concern equally. No one know a child better than their parent and no one cares more for their child than a parent, which is why it is so important to really ensure parents know they can come to you with their concerns and you give them the tools to self-advocate or find a parent advocate.  levashkow https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632505 2016-07-19 15:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/levashkow/9lvrgy5mtkb6/wish/116632505