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What is emphasized as crucial for the support and development of students?
What is emphasized as crucial for the support and development of students?
What is not an optional part of educators' roles?
What is not an optional part of educators' roles?
What does research suggest about the impact of parent involvement on student learning?
What does research suggest about the impact of parent involvement on student learning?
In what way do parents and teachers resemble each other according to the text?
In what way do parents and teachers resemble each other according to the text?
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Which factor has a greater positive influence on student learning, according to the text?
Which factor has a greater positive influence on student learning, according to the text?
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What is the purpose of connecting with parents early?
What is the purpose of connecting with parents early?
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Why is it important to remain optimistic and persistent while communicating with parents?
Why is it important to remain optimistic and persistent while communicating with parents?
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What can hinder effective communication with parents?
What can hinder effective communication with parents?
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What does facing challenging situations while working with parents provide?
What does facing challenging situations while working with parents provide?
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What should a conference allow for, according to the text?
What should a conference allow for, according to the text?
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Why is it important to view each parent as a knowledgeable resource?
Why is it important to view each parent as a knowledgeable resource?
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What is the difference between involvement and engagement as discussed in the text?
What is the difference between involvement and engagement as discussed in the text?
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What is the primary goal of parent engagement according to the text?
What is the primary goal of parent engagement according to the text?
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How does the text define parent volunteers?
How does the text define parent volunteers?
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What role do parents play in ensuring their children receive a good education?
What role do parents play in ensuring their children receive a good education?
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Why are parents encouraged to take part in the student's learning process and school activities?
Why are parents encouraged to take part in the student's learning process and school activities?
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What is the main focus of the article discussed in the text?
What is the main focus of the article discussed in the text?
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What is one of the roles of parent volunteers in schools?
What is one of the roles of parent volunteers in schools?
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How can parents address concerns about their child's teacher?
How can parents address concerns about their child's teacher?
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What is one way parent volunteers help improve students' academic performance?
What is one way parent volunteers help improve students' academic performance?
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How do parent volunteers contribute to promoting accountability in schools?
How do parent volunteers contribute to promoting accountability in schools?
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What is a key aspect of parent volunteers' role in supporting students at risk of failure?
What is a key aspect of parent volunteers' role in supporting students at risk of failure?
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Why is communicating with other parent volunteers important?
Why is communicating with other parent volunteers important?
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How can parent volunteers contribute to improving the school environment?
How can parent volunteers contribute to improving the school environment?
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What role can parent volunteers play if problems arise in the educational institution?
What role can parent volunteers play if problems arise in the educational institution?
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What advantage do parents have in organizing activities for students according to the passage?
What advantage do parents have in organizing activities for students according to the passage?
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How can parent volunteers help in keeping students entertained?
How can parent volunteers help in keeping students entertained?
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Why do parent volunteers meet other families with similar interests and concerns?
Why do parent volunteers meet other families with similar interests and concerns?
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In what way can parents contribute to students' success as mentioned in the passage?
In what way can parents contribute to students' success as mentioned in the passage?
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Study Notes
Building Relationships with Parents
- Establishing a relationship and partnership with parents can be strengthened during a conference.
- Parents should not be informed about failing grades or serious concerns for the first time during a conference.
- Communication can be difficult due to busy or incompatible schedules, language barriers, previous negative encounters, or differing perceptions about school.
The Importance of Parent-School Partnership
- Parents and teachers are like shift workers on the same job, working together to promote the social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
- The greater the involvement of parents in the educational lives of their children, the greater the positive impact on student learning.
- Years of research attest to the positive impact of parent involvement on student success in school, regardless of socioeconomic status or ethnic background.
From Involvement to Engagement
- Parent involvement can shift to engagement, where parents and teachers share responsibilities to support student success.
- Parent engagement allows parents to use involvement opportunities to support student goals, and teachers listen and provide opportunities for collaboration.
- The goal of engagement is to create a partnership, strengthening connections to have parents as collaborative partners in their child's learning.
The Role of Parent Volunteers
- Parent volunteers are students' parents who willingly give help in school, playing an important role in ensuring their children receive a good education.
- Parent volunteers can develop a positive relationship between the educational institution and students, acting as peer mediators and guardians at home.
- Parent volunteers can help improve the school environment, organize activities and events, and assist in fundraising activities.
Benefits of Parent Volunteers
- Parent volunteers can help improve students' potentials, resolve issues, and provide feedback to teachers.
- Parent volunteers can communicate with other parents, keeping them informed about what is going on in their child's school, and create a sense of belonging among parents.
- Parent volunteers can also help school staff improve performance by maintaining adequate financial resources, improving relationships with other parents, and involving them in decision-making processes.
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Test your knowledge on optimizing relationships and building understanding between parents and teachers. Learn about the importance of parents and teachers working together as a team to support the development of children.