Title: Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
Headings: Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
The Value of the Parent Advocate
Tips for Clear Communication
Opening the Classroom to Parents
Send the Classroom Home
Build a Long Term Relationship

Content: Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
04 Jun
Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
Instructional Strategies
Parental involvement plays a critical role in students’ academic success. When you work with parents, you get the extra support needed to help struggling children turn around their performance. You also encourage a lifelong love of learning in every student, creating more engaged and excited learners. By opening the lines of communication, encouraging parental presence in the classroom and offering opportunities for home enrichment, teachers can bring parents on board as partners in education. The Value of the Parent Advocate
Parents that are advocates for their children’s education spend more time on school projects, assist with homework and volunteer at schools. Their children perform better on standardized tests, earn higher grades, enjoy school more, develop better social skills and are more likely to complete higher education, according to “ A New Wave of Evidence ,” published by the National Center for Family & Community Connections with Schools. A study published in Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology in 2010 also noted a positive correlation between student engagement and motivation with parental involvement. With all of the benefits of parental involvement, teachers have an obligation to make it a priority. Tips for Clear Communication
Both teachers and parents are invested in the success of the child, and an open dialogue between teachers and parents can lead directly to better academic results.