Paper presentation on Parental Involvement and Handling by Dr B Singh

1. Parental Involvement & Handling
A presentation by
Dr B Singh
Managing Director, Ourja
a unit of educational consultancy & psychometric testing
First recipient of CBSE National Award 2000
Member CBSE Helpline since its inception in 1997
Former Director Education, Principal n Sr Physics Teacher

2. Outline
Few best practices
Auction of pickles prepared from school orchard
Registration of newly born by palhera govt school teachers
1. Introduction-background
2. Process-pre-requisites
3. Unique implementable strategies
4. Tangible and qualitative benefits
5. Summary-wrap up

3. Remember
THE SUCCESS OF INDIA’S FUTURE
IS DEPENDENT ON IMPROVING
SCHOOLS TODAY!

4. Process-Pre-Requisites
Process depends on 4 A’s
1. Approach
2. Attitude
3. Atmosphere n
4. Action
Pre-Requisites are
1. Welcome n conducive environment
2. Well trained staff and students
3. Professionally governed programs
4. Two way communication system
5. Ample opportunity for all kind of parents

5. Unique implementable strategies
1. Variety of ptms-six/ten kind of ptms
2. Focused/thematic ptms
3. Volunteer service scheme
4. Inviting as rps, speakers, substitute trs, judges, experts
5. Summer camps ownership
6. Daily/weekly mails/e letters/sms
7. LMS System-RFID cards
8. Inviting parents in all festivals/major celebrations
9. Involving in various committees-
academic, transport, safety
10. Parents corners in school, magazine, website, board

6. Conti…..11-20
11. Mother/Parents skill classes
12. EWS empowerment classes
13. Monthly/weekly logs-take away files
14. As escort in field trips/excursions
15. Watch dogs/feedback catalysts
16. Involving as members of CMG groups
17. Community out reach programs
16. Family days/grand parents days
19. Prabhat Ferries/March Pasts/Rallies
20. Programs with Govt/ Higher Education Bodies

7. Conti…21-30-Kind of PTMS
21. Orientation ptms
22. General ptms
23. Category wise ptms
24. Morning assembly time ptms
25. Ptms on skype/vidoe conf/speaker phones
26. Special ptms
27. Profession wise ptms
28. Home visit ptms
29. Colony meetings/ptms
30. Informal ptms

8. Conti…31-40
31. Nooker nataks-skits in chopals
32. Suggestion boxes in school n outsides
33. City offices/kendras
34. School hand book/almanac/diary
35. Whatsapp groups
36. Civic receptions n send offs
37. Hawan/pooja ceremonies
38. Social clubs/platforms
39. Morning assembly speakers/witnesses
40. Run for community welfare

9. Conti….41-50
41. Community lunch
42. Auction meets/melas
43. Civic farewells-inductions
44. Bridge course-foundation course
45. Chief guests/guest of honours-talk of town
46. Field tours/virtual classes
47. Alumni meets
48. Family therapies-indoors-outdoors
49. Staff outings
50. Counselor talks

10. Tangible & quantitative benefits
1. Attendance and grade improvement
2. Higher self esteem of students
3. Positive attitude towards school n education
4. Enhancing learning environment-life long learning
5. Improved national character n global citizenship
6. Shifting focus from literacy to real education
7. Better cohesion among society n school
8. Local needs taken care very well
9. More positive n open dialogue b/w home n school
10. Better branding and positive publicity of school

11. Summary-Wrap Up
• Post conference brain storming sessions at all schools
• Dividing list of 50 strategies into 3 categories-to be
implemented instantly, to be discussed once again n to be
taken up in due course/wef next session
• Creating n implementing parents involvement pledge
similar to the one given here
• Good luck for creating environment of real learning rather
than mere literacy

12. Parents involvement pledge/resolutions
I/We the Parents of ku/ma...................do solemnly resolve that wef today,
I/we will
1. Attend all PTMs/School Programs w/o fail with full preparation & documents
2. Grab opportunity to give positive strokes n restrain negative remarks, if any
3. Give quality time to our ward on daily basis-20-30 minutes
4. Sign all notebooks once in a fortnight on last page top margin
5. Acknowledge all remarks/notes/communications promptly & regularly
6. Approve home study plan/time table, style, place & time of study
7. Be physically present at study place for late night study, if any
8. Ensure punctuality and regularity in attendance and homework
9. Will also avoid taking leave unnecessarily as far as possible
10. Teach and motivate our ward for taking up one responsibility at home too

13. Your
feedback
and
evaluation
All the very best