Parental Involvement is the Parental Involvement is the Key to Student SuccessKey to Student Success

Gwendolyn Longmire, ZCSDGwendolyn Longmire, ZCSD

Federal Programs DirectorFederal Programs Director

Why Parental Involvement?Why Parental Involvement?

In 2002, U.S. Secretary of Education, In 2002, U.S. Secretary of Education, Rod Paige said, Rod Paige said, “Schools can’t “Schools can’t improve without the help of improve without the help of parents.” parents.”

Study after study has revealed that the Study after study has revealed that the single largest influence on student single largest influence on student achievement is achievement is parental involvementparental involvement. .

Why Parental Involvement?Why Parental Involvement?

What does it mean to be an What does it mean to be an involved parent? involved parent?

How do How do youyou define parental define parental involvement?involvement?

Be An Active Partner

There are two distinct roles for a parent when it comes to parental involvement: parent as supporter

and parent as an active

partner.

Be an Active Partner

An active partner in education reinforces the lessons from the classroom by: encouraging homework

completion, “checking for learning”

at home, and promoting reading.

Be an Active Partner

With summer coming to an end, here are six tips for parents on how to become an active partner in your child’s education.

Communication

Provide contact numbers, including place of work, e-mail, and a cell phone number.

Get to know your child’s teachers.

Content

Know the material being taught to your child.

the Comprehensive Curriculum for every grade is on the website www.louisianaschools.net.

Enhance learning for your children by providing them with activities that relate to what they are learning.

Homework

Be sure to provide a quiet location in the home or apartment that allows your child to concentrate on their homework.

Support your child through their struggles.

Read

Encourage your child to turn off the television, video games, and radio.

Instead, have the family spend time reading.

Exercise

Children have minds and bodies that are growing and need to be taken care of.

A healthy body contributes to the healthy development of the brain.

Encourage

You must share the value of education with children.

Model the behavior you desire of your child.

Be careful choosing your words in describing your child’s teacher, school, or school system.

If you do not value education, they will not either.

Prepare for School

This year, parents should prepare for school just as much as their children do.

Questions…

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school or: Gwendolyn Longmire gwendolyn.longmire@zacharyschools.org

Phone: 658-4969