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Strategies for Involving Dads and Other Father Figures in School

MAN. P WER. Strategies for Involving Dads and Other Father Figures in School. Biological Father Stepfather Adopted Father Relative Other Father Figure. DAD. DID. JUST THE FACTS: 25% of resident fathers report never having participated in a school activity. YOU. KNOW?. DID.

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Strategies for Involving Dads and Other Father Figures in School

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  1. MAN P WER Strategies for Involving Dads and Other Father Figures in School MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  2. Biological Father • Stepfather • Adopted Father • Relative • Other Father Figure DAD MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  3. DID JUST THE FACTS: 25% of resident fathers report never having participated in a school activity. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  4. DID JUST THE FACTS: 69% of non-residential fathers report never having participated in a school activity. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  5. DID JUST THE FACTS: 38% of fathers have never read a book to their child. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  6. DID JUST THE FACTS: 32% have never visited their child’s classroom. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  7. DID JUST THE FACTS: 23% have never attended Parent Teacher Conferences. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  8. DID JUST THE FACTS: 19% of fathers have never helped with homework. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  9. DID JUST THE FACTS: 18% have never seen their child’s report card. YOU KNOW? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  10. WHY INVOLVE DAD? When men are actively involved in their child’s education… MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  11. WHY INVOLVE DAD? Children do better in school and enjoy it more. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  12. WHY INVOLVE DAD? Children have better attendance. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  13. WHY INVOLVE DAD? Children are less likely to repeat a grade. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  14. WHY INVOLVE DAD? Children are more likely to graduate high school and attend college. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  15. WHY INVOLVE DAD? Children are able to make better choices and resist peer pressure. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  16. WHY INVOLVE DAD? Children exhibit better behaviors and stronger values. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  17. WHAT IS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT DAD? Fathers are more likely to play physically and competitively with children. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  18. WHAT IS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT DAD? Fathers promote independence and self control. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  19. WHAT IS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT DAD? Fathers expect excellence. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  20. MOM? WHAT ABOUT Traditionally, mothers are the backbone of parental involvement at school. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  21. MOM? WHAT ABOUT Schools need mom to stay involved! MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  22. MOM? WHAT ABOUT Mom may be a secret weapon in recruiting male role models to get involved. MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

  23. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? • Identify first steps: • Who are our current • involved father figures? • Who will lead the effort? • What is our main focus? • How will we get it done? MANPOWER: Engaging Fathers in School

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