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The Importance of Parent Involvement in Education: Benefits for Students and Schools

Parent involvement in education is crucial for student success. Research shows that active participation leads to positive outcomes, such as improved student achievement, increased attendance, and higher graduation rates. Parents gain invaluable knowledge about the school system, empowering them to support their children's learning. Educators benefit too, becoming more effective in teaching and fostering a better understanding of the families they work with. Dr. Karen Mapp emphasizes the importance of collaboration between parents and school staff to create meaningful partnerships.

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The Importance of Parent Involvement in Education: Benefits for Students and Schools

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  1. We know the advantages of parent involvement… • Studies demonstrate parent/family involvement directly impacts student outcomes – in a positive way. • Positive attitudes toward school increase • Students’ achievement increases • Attendance improves • Homework completion improves

  2. Studies also demonstrate : • Graduation rates increase • More graduates go on to post-secondary education • Our schools improve.

  3. Parents/families benefit as well… • They gain a greater knowledge of their school systems. • They gain more knowledge regarding how to support their children. • They feel more empowered.

  4. And, educators benefit … • They become more effective teachers. • Their expectations of students increase. • They are better able to understand the families they serve. • Their appreciation of parent involvement improves. • Their morale improves.

  5. Dr. karenmapp highlights for core beliefs • CORE BELIEF 1 • All parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them

  6. Core belief 2 • All parents have the capacity to support their children’s learning

  7. Core belief 3 • Parents and school staff should be equal partners

  8. Core belief 4 • The responsibility for building partnerships between school and home rests primarily with school staff, especially school leaders

  9. Reaching Out Vs. Reaching In • “Reaching out to parents is easier for educators than “reaching in” to teachers and other staff is for parents.” (Mapp, p. 40).

  10. A parent’s perspective • I am a busy woman. I have a full time job and three young children. I care deeply about my children, but the day-to-day demands prevent me from getting involved in my children’s schools.

  11. Another parent’s perspective • I don’t speak English well, so I find it very difficult to communicate with my daughter’s teachers. Even when there is an interpreter, it is hard for me to understand all that is going on. I find it very frustrating. But, I want to do all that I canfor my child.

  12. We need to take an active role in getting families participating – making it a priority because we know it will have a major impact. If we’re not getting families involved, what are we doing?

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