Engaging Parents
KSA's: #12, #13
Parent involvement leads to student success. Parent engagement matters. Study after study has shown us that student achievement improves when parents play an active role in their children's education, and that good schools become even better schools when parents are involved. It is recognized that parent engagement is a key factor in the enhancement of student achievement and well-being.
Students are more likely to be motivated, to earn higher grades, to have better behaviour and social skills, and to continue their education to a higher level when their parents are actively engaged in supporting their success at school.
It is equally important to recognize that parent involvement takes many forms.
These are all examples of engaged parents, they are all contributing to their children's education.
From the Alberta Education Website...
Parents have a strong positive impact on their child's well-being and success in learning. Many factors influence the type and level of parental engagement. For parents, one key factor that matters is the depth and quality of participation. Also key is a welcoming learning environment that encourages effective communication and collaboration between parents and school staff. The following are links to help parents engage more fully in their children’s education as well as links to support educators working with parents.
Inclusive Education
Other Ways to Engage Parents
Parent involvement leads to student success. Parent engagement matters. Study after study has shown us that student achievement improves when parents play an active role in their children's education, and that good schools become even better schools when parents are involved. It is recognized that parent engagement is a key factor in the enhancement of student achievement and well-being.
Students are more likely to be motivated, to earn higher grades, to have better behaviour and social skills, and to continue their education to a higher level when their parents are actively engaged in supporting their success at school.
It is equally important to recognize that parent involvement takes many forms.
- serving on school councils and Parent Involvement Committees (PICs)
- volunteering for field trips and school activities
- making sure there is a quiet place set aside to do homework,
- helping with homework
- meeting with teachers
- talking to your child about their day at school.
These are all examples of engaged parents, they are all contributing to their children's education.
From the Alberta Education Website...
Parents have a strong positive impact on their child's well-being and success in learning. Many factors influence the type and level of parental engagement. For parents, one key factor that matters is the depth and quality of participation. Also key is a welcoming learning environment that encourages effective communication and collaboration between parents and school staff. The following are links to help parents engage more fully in their children’s education as well as links to support educators working with parents.
Inclusive Education
- Inclusive Education
- About an Inclusive Education System
- Diversity in Alberta Schools: The Journey to Inclusion (Video)
- My Child’s Learning: A Parent Resource
- AISI: Useful Resources for Parents
- The Learning Team: A Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs
- Working Together to Resolve Differences
- The Parent Advantage: Helping Students Become Successful Learners at Home and School for Grades 1-9
- The Journey – A handbook for parents of children who are gifted and talented
- Raising Children from 0-6 Years
- Positive Behaviour Supports for Children
- Bully Free Alberta
- High School Completion Lasts a Lifetime
- Pathways to Success (video)
- Inspiring Education A Dialogue with Albertans
- Inspiring Action on Education
- Charter Schools and Special Education
- Special Education in Private Schools
- Standards for Special Education
Other Ways to Engage Parents