2. www.dep.state.fl.us
‘As a parent, you know your child better than
anyone else. By sharing information and
knowledge about your child with the
school, you can become a partner in your
child’s education.’
(Positive Education Planning, 2009)
www.impactlab.net
3. Parental
involvement benefits Parental involvement
both children and enhances academic
parents performance
Parents will gain a
better understanding A parents interest
of school curriculum and encouragement
and activities and can effect a child’s
communicate better self-esteem and
with their children motivation
4. Encourage
children's
Establish a daily
development/
family routine
progress in
school www.gomartialarts.com
Tips for
continuing the
learning
experience at
home
Encourage Understanding
reading, writing your child as a
and discussions learner
among family
members
www.telegraph.co.uk
5. Communication
Weekly newsletter
Class news
Student report card
Parent teacher
interviews
www.lyndhurstschools.net
Barriers to parental
Involvement
Work demands
Negative experience
Cultural differences
After school activities
Language
6. References
Association for Children with a Disability.(2009). Positive Education Planning, 1st Edition.
Retrieved from www.acd.org.au
Effective Communication Between Parents and Teachers.( n. d ). Nova Southeastern University.
Retrieved from http://theparentacademy.dadeschools.net/pdfs/Effective_Communication.pdf
Michigan Department of Education.(2002). What Research Says About Parent Involvement In
Children’s Education.
Retrieved from www.michigan.gov/.../Final_Parent_Involvement_FactSheet_14732
NSW Department of Education and Training.(2003). Home, School Community Partnerships-Support
Sheet
Retrieved from http://www.lowsesschools.nsw.edu.au
NSW Department of Education and Training.(2010). School Learning Support Program- Positively
Engaging Parents
Retrieved from www.schools.nsw.edu.au
