Parental Involvement in Schools: Barriers & Solutions by Beth Davies https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk en-us 2021-07-21 18:25:53 UTC 2026-03-17 15:39:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Start Early https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658613936 Get to know parents/guardians before problems arise.  Get their preferred contact information and send positive notes and information in a way that can easily access.  Then, if/when a problem occurs, you will know how to communicate, etc. and they will more likely respond, etc. 

]]> 2021-07-22 19:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658613936 Time of meeting conflicts with parent's responsibilities. schiltzm https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658613995 2021-07-22 19:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658613995 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614010 Virtual conferences/meetings meet the needs of parents who have  lack of access to transportation or weather appropriate clothing.]]> 2021-07-22 19:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614010 Communication Tools https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614063 It seems to be that many parents become more involved when the school makes a concerted effort to have weekly communication highlighting the ways in which parents can participate. For example, shows and events at the school could be listed etc.]]> 2021-07-22 19:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614063 Make more efficient use of events https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614073 I was usually pretty successful at having parents attend band concerts, even when those same parents wouldn't attend P/T conferences. Some of my colleagues figured out that the parents would show up there and use that concert as a chance to make a connection and start the relationship in a more positive/neutral setting!\]]> 2021-07-22 19:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614073 Transportation https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614086 2021-07-22 19:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614086 Time of day https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614116 2021-07-22 19:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614116 Lack of communication https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614130 from teacher to parent/student to teacher/teacher to school 

]]> 2021-07-22 19:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614130 Work schedules https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614142 2021-07-22 19:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614142 language barrier https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614191 2021-07-22 19:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614191 Language https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614200 2021-07-22 19:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614200 Variety of options! One size does not fit all. bdavies37 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614206 2021-07-22 19:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614206 TeamMates program https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614215 2021-07-22 19:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614215 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614232 Language ]]> 2021-07-22 19:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614232 Child care access if the event is after regular business/school hours, which is likely would be. https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614280 2021-07-22 19:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614280 provide translators at events and translated communication https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614294 2021-07-22 19:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614294 Do not trust the schools to do well by their kids https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614322 2021-07-22 19:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614322 Translating materials in all languages https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614347 2021-07-22 19:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614347 Transportation for parents without cars. schiltzm https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614358 2021-07-22 19:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614358 Work schedules, child care, transportation https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614401 2021-07-22 19:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614401 Using more kinds of communication than just email https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614446 2021-07-22 19:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614446 Lack of understanding of educational jargon- feeling stupid bdavies37 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614485 2021-07-22 19:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614485 Limited opportunities are offered/organized by the schools https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614489 2021-07-22 19:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614489 G https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614490 Busy in their own survival crises, single parent, communication tools]]> 2021-07-22 19:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614490 provide child care at events https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614501 2021-07-22 19:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614501 Personal previous negative experiences with schools or teachers/administrators https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614507 2021-07-22 19:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614507 Different perspectives on how parents should be involved in school based on culture or their own experiences https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614533 2021-07-22 19:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614533 Asking families how they've like to be connected to the classroom. https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614535 2021-07-22 19:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614535 Personal communication not only for student achievement/behavior but for seeing what parents need from the teacher https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614602 2021-07-22 19:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614602 organize meet & greet events in various neighborhoods that feed into your school https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614622 2021-07-22 19:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614622 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614631 Meeting at a central location in the community… library, community center, …]]> 2021-07-22 19:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614631 Time https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614638 2021-07-22 19:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614638 Changing formats https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614699 Depending on their culture, some parents may be more comfortable with a mingling style parent-teacher conference, instead of set meetings times (just as one example). Other examples might be shows or student performances, some parents are used to less or more rigid schedules.]]> 2021-07-22 19:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614699 Attending/hosting community events as a school. https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614700 2021-07-22 19:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614700 home visits https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614886 Do stuff in the community

]]> 2021-07-22 20:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614886 Poll https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614968 Need to ask parents what the barriers are for them before a solution can be fully created. Survey the parents, via home visits, phone calls, etc. ]]> 2021-07-22 20:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614968 Just not knowing any options https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614997 2021-07-22 20:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614997 "Open House" conferences, as well as scheduled. schiltzm https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614998 2021-07-22 20:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658614998 The school prefers keeping everything "in-house" https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615080 2021-07-22 20:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615080 Keep virtual an option for the future bdavies37 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615089 2021-07-22 20:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615089 Food bdavies37 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615195 2021-07-22 20:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615195 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615212 Virtual Meetings and/or Meetings by Phone were a necessary logisita]]> 2021-07-22 20:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615212 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615228 praise parents for what they are doing, community involvement, being "real" with parents and not "above" them 

]]> 2021-07-22 20:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615228 communication barriers https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615283 2021-07-22 20:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615283 G https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615315 more community activities, clear communication.]]> 2021-07-22 20:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615315 Contacting outside of just negative situations via different modes https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615332 2021-07-22 20:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615332 Calling parents at the start of the year to introduce yourself, instead of waiting for a behavior situation to occur. schiltzm https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615340 2021-07-22 20:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615340 Home Base https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615531 We have a home base teacher that is in charge of a specific group of kids in the building. It is that teachers job to communicate with the parents and make sure the student is communicating with their parents as well. ]]> 2021-07-22 20:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615531 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615720 Virtual/By Phone meetings were a necessity during Covid, but it carries over when we went back- and parents can be involved in the conversation, even if they can't get on-site

]]> 2021-07-22 20:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615720 Combine events bdavies37 https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615836 2021-07-22 20:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658615836 Providing food always increases our attendance https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658616114 2021-07-22 20:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bdavies37/gdql9jcvigvllpyk/wish/1658616114