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The Power of Parent Involvement

The Power of Parent Involvement. Less talk and more action. 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?

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The Power of Parent Involvement

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  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 year’s 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 children’s 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 children’s development and progress in school

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