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Proactively Develop Parental Involvement for Students’ Growth and Achievement Years of research and practice show that connecting with families positively impacts student achievement. 201 Ways to Involve Parents is packed with realistic and ready-to-use ideas to help teachers and administrators actively engage parents as educational partners. This new edition includes current research on the impact of parent involvement in the school community, offers numerous new strategies, and provides expanded coverage of ways to build bridges between schools and diverse families, including: • Innovative ways to sustain ongoing communication with families • Ideas for welcoming parents as vital members of the school community • Strategies for including parents in school governance • Techniques for developing parent volunteer programs, and more Start today to strengthen your classroom and school by working collaboratively with caregivers!
Projecting a Positive Image
Projecting a Positive Image
Develop a specific plan that will show the school in a positive light and highlight the strengths of its programs. Be clear about the school and district goals when planning such strategies. Make certain that any plan highlights the school’s role in the academic, social, emotional, aesthetic, and physical development of students and the community.
There is no question that educators must constantly communicate that wonderful teaching and learning take place every day in schools. In her research, Elaine McEwan (2003) determined ten traits of highly effective administrators. The first trait she discusses is that of being a communicator, “a genuine and open human being with the capacity to listen, empathize, and connect with individual students, parents and ...
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