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Parents— A Valuable Resource

Discover the invaluable role parents play in education and how to foster a strong partnership with teachers. Learn effective communication, involvement tips, and the significance of teamwork for a child's academic achievement.

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Parents— A Valuable Resource

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  1. Parents—A Valuable Resource Region 16 ESC Mitzi Doggett, PhD

  2. Insight “When parents walk through the doors of the school house they see their past. Whereas, when children walk through the same doors they see the future and their teacher as the person who will lead them out successfully.” Larry Lezotte, Ed.D.

  3. Parents & Teachers What do they have in common?

  4. Parents • Know child best • Hear about child’s teacher • Remember own experiences • Need guidance on issues • May feel guilt over circumstances

  5. Teachers • Provide warmth, empathy, & respect • Spend lots of time with child • Hear about child’s home • Want answers • Not authority on all subjects

  6. Parent’s Wish List • Build child’s self-esteem • Get to know child’s needs • Communicate often with parents • Regularly assign homework • Set high academic standards

  7. Parent’s Wish List • Encourage parental participation • Understand learning styles • Treat all children fairly • Use positive discipline • Care about children

  8. Teacher’s Wish List • Be involved in child’s education • Provide resources at home • Set good example • Expect child’s best at school • Put academics first

  9. Teacher’s Wish List • Support school rules • Use pressure positively • Call teacher about problems • Assume parental responsibility • Understand alcohol, tobacco, & excessive partying are problems as serious as drug abuse

  10. Casual Conversation • Phone calls • Newsletters • Encounters • Notes

  11. Why Stay in Touch with Teachers? • Communication • Bridge building • Goal development • Partnership development

  12. Key to Success “Let your advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.” - Winston Churchill

  13. Tips for Success - Do • Have sense of humor • Be accepting • Keep positive attitude • Listen

  14. Tips for Success - Do • Watch body language • Be sincere & respectful • Reinforce others when necessary

  15. To Help • Provide input in decision-making • Use suggestion box • Visit school

  16. What You Can Do • Get to know your child’s teacher • Be involved, not intrusive • Share unique insights about your child • Offer to assist with projects • Know & support classroom rules • Speak respectfully of the teacher in front of your child 2000Practical Parent Education

  17. To Help • Keep lines of communication open • Recognize your child’s version is only one side of the story • Don’t over-react • Respect the teacher’s skills & knowledge • Recognize the value of teamwork 2000 Practical Parent Education

  18. What A Team! The best formula for a child’s success in school is a strong partnership between parents and teachers. Both have special skills and insights to share. 2000Practical Parent Education

  19. Thanks!

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