Barriers Impacting Families Involvement in Their Child's Education by Kelly Fernandez [Hickey ES] https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm Developed By: Kelly Fernandez and Theresa Willoughby en-us 2020-11-08 00:41:27 UTC 2020-12-29 21:24:52 UTC hello@padlet.com fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900642876 Ask a few parents you know are having success in helping their children do well in school to participate in a session on parent involvement with other parents. Almost all of them have some technique or idea that works well for them and, given the opportunity, will eagerly share with others. Because parents see other parents as having the highest credibility, the “If I can do it, so can you” effect can be a powerful motivator.


]]> 2020-11-08 00:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900642876 Family Involvement Activity: Parent Pledge fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900643299 2020-11-08 00:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900643299 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900643642 2020-11-08 00:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900643642 Family Engagement: Back to School Parent/Teacher Conference fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900644680 2020-11-08 00:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900644680 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900645359 Conferences at the start of the school year encourage open communication and the sharing of ideas and thoughts on the child’s academic journey.


]]> 2020-11-08 00:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900645359 Family Engagement: Parent Involvement Survey fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900646086 A survey to help parents begin the process of being more vested in their child’s education as they know their child the best and can share family dynamics to improve classroom management and academic gains.]]> 2020-11-08 01:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900646086 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900647418 2020-11-08 01:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900647418 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900649310 Design effective forms of school to home and home to school communications about school programs and their children’s progress.
*Allows exchange of questions, suggestions, and concerns
* Increases parent’s awareness of school programs, policies, and student activities.
* Enables students higher achievement, and positive attitudes and behavior through the family and school support.

]]> 2020-11-08 01:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900649310 Strategy to Improve fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900649734 2020-11-08 01:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900649734 Family Involvement fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900651449 2020-11-08 01:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900651449 Solution to Overcome fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900651963 2020-11-08 01:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900651963 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900652658 Parents know their children better than anyone else and can be vitally important school partners if allowed to be. Anne Bouie, a consultant with many years of experience working with parents and schools says, “The answer is to stop treating parents like ‘clients’ and start treating them like ‘partners’ in helping children learn.” That simple attitude can make all the difference.]]> 2020-11-08 01:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900652658 Family Engagement fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900653516 2020-11-08 01:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900653516 Communicating Effectively fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900653669 2020-11-08 01:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900653669 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900653857 The purpose of this activity is to enhance current two-way communication strategies to share information with family members in an effort to support student learning. 

PAGES 1-5]]> 2020-11-08 01:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900653857 Family Engagement fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900654982 2020-11-08 01:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900654982 Half & Half Letters fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900655155 2020-11-08 01:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900655155 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900655367 Your Half (parent) would like you to help us improve our school, on “your half” gives us suggestions about the idea or topic from Our Half. Letting us know what you think helps us make the right decisions about our school.

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]]> 2020-11-08 01:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900655367 Solution to Overcome fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900656607 2020-11-08 01:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900656607 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900656854 Plan programs and activities early in the school year for parents and school staff to get acquainted in social situations, such as back-to-school barbecues, game nights, or other events where participants can step out of their roles as parents or teachers. Getting acquainted before problems arise lays the foundation for working together if problems develop later.


]]> 2020-11-08 01:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900656854 Family Involvement Activity fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900656990 2020-11-08 01:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900656990 Grill and Chill fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900657129 2020-11-08 01:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900657129 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900657404 A pre-back to school night with a casual atmosphere. It is a get together of families and school staff with hot dogs and chips on the agenda. Set it up with both indoor and outdoor seating. A causal non intimidating way to introduce students, parents and teachers away from the usual classroom setting before the new school year gets started.

PAGE 6]]> 2020-11-08 01:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900657404 Family Engagement Strategy fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660314 2020-11-08 01:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660314 Room Parents fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660443 2020-11-08 01:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660443 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660605 This strategy will allow parents to provide strategic support within the classroom setting.


]]> 2020-11-08 01:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660605 Family Engagement Activity fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660992 2020-11-08 01:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900660992 An Authentic Learning Experience fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900661128 2020-11-08 01:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900661128 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900661254 Students benefit from authentic learning experiences in the classroom, and Back-to-School Night is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate what this project-based learning looks like to parents. Rather than telling families how learning will occur, engage them in a hands-on authentic learning experience right there in the classroom. When parents and their children enter the classroom, pass out cards with a problem for them to solve using resources in the room, and watch how students work together with their parents to find a solution.


]]> 2020-11-08 01:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900661254 Solution to Overcome fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900663357 2020-11-08 01:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900663357 Solution to Overcome fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900663457 2020-11-08 01:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900663457 Solution to Overcome fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900664309 2020-11-08 01:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900664309 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900666468 It is important to create a positive environment for parents. The foundations of student success are parents who are engaged with their children’s education. Engaged parents and family are involved in their student’s education, feel welcome in the school, and are comfortable working with teachers and administrators. ]]> 2020-11-08 01:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900666468 Family Involvement Activity: fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900667907 A lot has changed in education!  Help parents understand what their children are doing in math, reading, and at school by hosting meetings and workshops that give parents insight to the curriculum.]]> 2020-11-08 01:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900667907 Family Engagement: fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900669590 Encourage parent volunteers to be part of the daily school environment. 

Parents want their children to succeed in school and since we know that student success increases with engaged parents it is important for schools and parent organizations to encourage parent volunteerism. 

A successful volunteer program includes: 

  • Variety of opportunities that include different skills
  • Meaningful opportunities
  • Explain the value of volunteering.  Who benefits when the parents volunteer?
  • At-home options
  • Weekend options 
]]> 2020-11-08 01:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900669590 Family Engagement fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900672020 2020-11-08 01:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900672020 Conduct A Parent Survey: Ask Parents fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900672584 2020-11-08 01:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900672584 fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900680873 Teachers frustrated by off-task behavior that can stifle learning for a whole class will find involved parents can help, according to a study at the University of Pittsburgh. Research also shows regular calls home decrease behavior corrections by 25 percent. But communicating specifically about behavior issues requires a mixture of empathy, creativity and patience—and, perhaps, abandoning a commonly held belief that irresponsible or misguided parents just aren’t doing their job. “When you realize that parents and teachers all want the best for kids, there must be some common ground,” says Meghan McCormick, a researcher at New York University looking at parent involvement in schools. Her recent study showed that teachers providing “emotional support” to students were more likely to find that parents helped improve student behavior. Teachers should recognize that parents can be a valuable ally on this front, she says.]]> 2020-11-08 02:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900680873 Start Early!! fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900681442 2020-11-08 02:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900681442 Family Involvement Activity: Beginning of the Year Survey fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900681746 Cultivate positive relationships with parents from the beginning of the school year,” says Schwartz, inviting their involvement and gathering information about students. A simple form at the start of the year when everyone is energized can ask, “Tell me five things I should know about your child that will help me work with him or her this year”. Develop a relationship with parents of students who you know may be difficult, but with a positive approach]]> 2020-11-08 02:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900681746 Family Engagement Strategy fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900682846 Clearly establish and communicate (to students and parents) expectations about classroom behavior. Consider having both sign a behavior contract that requires them to discuss it at home and spells out what you expect and when you’ll involve parents. It can make clear with everyone what the expectations are, reinforce with students that the issues are important, and put on record the plan so that if concerns arise later there isn’t confusion or disputes.]]> 2020-11-08 02:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900682846 Family Engagement Strategy fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900684195 2020-11-08 02:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900684195 Consider Technology fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900684813 Work with parents to enroll in Class Dojo. This is a terrific method for communicating. Works like a basic text message and parents and teachers can attach photos and documents when necessary. It is a great way to send positive messages to parents and students.

Some parents are easier to reach via social media, but obviously platforms like Facebook should be used carefully, says McCormick. Skype and Google have translation functions if language is a barrier. Email or text messages can circulate a student behavior contract to parents and others or get a message to a parent quickly.]]> 2020-11-08 02:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900684813 Create A Positive Environment For Parents fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900687954 2020-11-08 02:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900687954 Work With The Parents fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900688543 2020-11-08 02:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900688543 Plan Activities At The Beginning Of The School Year fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900688858 2020-11-08 02:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900688858 Parents Mentor Other Parents fernak1 https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900689824 2020-11-08 02:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fernak1/qllmys39dgnw2atm/wish/900689824