1. Learning ForceTM Parent Engagement
The importance of parent engagement
Parents are the most important influence in a child’s life
outside of the formal learning environment. Long after direct
learning from parents gives way to schooling, parents continue
to play a key role in student achievement through the direct
support they provide.
Research clearly indicates that good education becomes
better education when there is a strong connection with
parents as part of the learning community. The positive
results of strong parent engagement include improved
student achievement, reduced absenteeism, better behavior,
and restored confidence among parents in their
children’s schooling.
Resources for parents
EdisonLearning’s nearly 20 years of experience has been
built on a foundation of solid partnerships that include not only
teachers, principals and administrators but also parents. When
parents are engaged, positive relationships develop, problems
are more easily solved, and students make greater progress.
Parental partnership is built on regular, meaningful
communication that is student-centered. Learning Force
includes several communication tools and resources that
directly engage parents.
Assessment reporting
• Pre-Assessment At the beginning of the program, students
take the reading and math pre-assessment to determine their
skill level and areas of need. Skill needs are documented on
Individual Achievement Plans which are delivered to parents.
• Post-Assessment At the end of the program, students
take the reading and math post-assessment. The results of
the post-assessment provide student gains compared to the
identified skill needs. These gains are reported to parents on
the final Individual Achievement Plan.
Online progress reports
EdisonLearning provides web-based progress reports that
provide information regarding their child’s progress.
Online progress reports are proven tools that…
• parents can leverage to keep abreast of exactly where their
child may require extra help.
• parents can use to supplement the Learning Force program
with at-home activities.
• increase student accountability to teachers.
• increase teacher accountability to parents.
Learning Force online progress reports can be accessed via
any internet-capable computer and are shown to pay great
dividends in the traditional classroom setting.
Parent newsletters and student incentives
The Learning Force Parent Connection newsletter is designed
to help parents contribute directly to their child’s achievement.
An invaluable tool, Parent Connection offers at-home
teaching tips which foster the development of foundational
skills through routine family activities.
Finally, both parents and students enjoy the Learning Force
Student Incentive Program. The Student Incentive Program
has everything necessary to encourage participation, including
celebrations, recognition elements and motivational materials.
Credible results
Focus on parent involvement has proven effective in
contributing to the achievement of students. EdisonLearning’s
successful strategies and implementation of parental
engagement practices, policies and programs directly link to
strong results for students.
