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Online Resources for Parent/Family Involvement
Research has shown with certainty that the more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student achievement (Henderson & Berla, 1994; Olmstead & Rubin, 1982). Studies on parent involvement also indicate that the most accurate predictor of a child's achievement in school is the ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
What Research Says On Parental Involvement in Children's Education: Epstein's Framework
Epstein's Six Types of Parent Involvement Joyce Epstein of Johns Hopkins University has developed a framework for defining six different types of parent involvement. This framework assists educators in developing school and family partnership programs. “There are many reasons for developing ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Activities II -- Helping Your Child Succeed in School
How Much Does It Weigh? For children ages 5 to 7 Build your child's interest in math and science by helping him to...
Source: U.S. Department of Education -
When You Want to Switch Teachers
You gave it a good shot: you waited a few weeks, kept your tone positive, talked with your child's teacher. But things...
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Parent and Community Involvement in Rural Schools
Researchers and educators have long agreed that when parents get involved in education, children try harder and achieve...
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Helping Your Child Succeed in School: Resource List
American Federation of Teachers. (2001). Helping Your Child Succeed: How Parents & Families Can Communicate Better...
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What Teachers Really Want From Parents
Let’s be honest: most parents want to please teachers as much as their kids do. Sure everyone likes a good bake sale...
Source: Education.com
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