Parent Involvement

Collaboration Is the Key for Every Child's Success

By (author) Michele Wages

Publication date:

22 September 2016

Length of book:

98 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475822595

In today’s economy, where getting a good education has never been more important and school resources are stretched beyond points that most of us can remember, it is imperative that parents be fully engaged in their child’s education, both at home and at school. Parents play an integral role regardless of their ability to assist their children in specific subject areas or skills by encouraging their student to promote competence, control, and positive attitudes towards academics. Whether you are an educator or a parent, this book discusses barriers and methods to overcome them in order to build parental awarenesss while partnering with effective school communication to better become involved in the learning of their children.

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Barriers to Parental Involvement
Chapter 2: What are the Common Core Standards and How Do They Affect My Child?
Chapter 3: How Schools Can Improve Communication with Parents
Chapter 4: What Children Need Throughout School Years
Chapter 5: Ways Parents Can Increase Involvement
Chapter: How Much Should Parents Help/ Too Much Vs. Too Little?
Chapter 7: What Should Parents do to Ensure Their Assistance is Valuable?
Chapter 8: How Can Parents Help Prepare Their Child for Testing?
Chapter 9: Assessing Your Child/s Needs: What if you need to hire a Tutor?
Chapter 10: How Should Parents Prepare for the Parent-Teacher Conference?
Conclusion
References
About the Author

Dr. Wages has written an insightful book that helps build a bridge of understanding between parents and educators. She helps provide a unique perspective where misunderstandings can occur between parties in what can sometimes be stressful meetings. She also answers many questions parents may have about types of education available to our children and provides a clearer view of how school systems work and the rights of parents. As a foster parent who works with children of different backgrounds and challenges, I found Wages' words especially helpful in this guidebook, which I would have greatly appreciated when raising my biological children as well. For the parent, the educator, or anyone who has an interest in the educational well being of our children, this is an invaluable read that I highly recommend.