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Why is Parent Engagement Important?
Why is Parent Engagement Important?
Academic Achievement:
Research shows that students with involved and supportive parents are more likely to succeed in school, achieve higher grades, and enjoy attending school.
Parental involvement increases high school graduation and college enrollment rates.
When parents have high expectations for their children, research has found increases in math and reading scores across socioeconomic status and ethnicity.
Building a partnership with the school:
No one knows your child better than you! When you build a relationship with school staff, you are able to provide additional information and work together to best support your child's academic, social, and emotional well-being.
When there is consistency between strategies used at school and at home, it creates a more stable environment for your child and they are more likely to succeed.
When students see that their parents and school are on the same page in supporting their success, it increases students' motivation and self-esteem.
Social Emotional Learning Skills:
Research finds that parent involvement improves social-behavioral competence and mental health.
These skills allow for positive social behaviors, peer acceptance, appropriate responses to teacher instructions, self-awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making.
Click through the slides below, using the arrows in the bottom left hand corner, to learn more about how you can get involved with your child's academic experience!
Click through the slides below, using the arrows in the bottom left hand corner, to learn more about how you can get involved with your child's academic experience!
Engagement Opportunities at Voyager:
Engagement Opportunities at Voyager:
Attend and actively participate in school meetings such as conferences and IEP/504 meetings.
Join and actively participate in the PTSO
Visit the Voyager PTSO website for more information including:
PTSO Membership Form
Upcoming meetings
Board members
By-laws and meeting notes
PTSO email: ptso.voyager@gmail.com
Facebook groups for parents by school:
Attend school-sponsored events:
Voyage into Service community service events
Project and curriculum nights
Athletic events
Plays
Concerts
Festivals and flings
Getting Involved at Voyager:
Getting Involved at Voyager:
Voice concerns and needs
Volunteer in the classroom
Assist with classroom projects
Donate goods and supplies to the classroom and school
View the educational video below to learn more about the benefits of building a home-school partnership and strategies to increase your family's engagement:
View the educational video below to learn more about the benefits of building a home-school partnership and strategies to increase your family's engagement:
*subtitles availible in Spanish (subtitulos disponibles en español)
Common Challenges to Engagement
Common Challenges to Engagement
Cannot come to campus during the school day: When work or other commitments prevent you from going to in to the school during the school day, this is a great opportunity to prioritize attending events at the school that take place after hours. It is also important to maintain communication with your child's teacher via email, text, or phone calls to help keep you updated. In addition, starting conversations with your child about their daily activities in school helps keep you involved without physically being in the school. Click here to find strategies for talking about school with your children.
Do not have the extra funds to donate: If you do not have extra funds to donate to your child's school, that is okay! One of the most beneficial ways that you can support your child and their school is by giving your time. Make an effort to find times that you can set aside to get engaged with your child's school.
School was not a positive experience for me: When you did not have a positive experience with school, it can make navigating your child's school seem more intimidating. Keep in mind, the school staff wants to help you! Ask as many questions as you need to understand anything going on at the school. If you don't know what to ask, you can simply ask the staff to tell you more about the topic you are inquiring about.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
"Who is a Learning Hero? Every parent. You've got what it takes — you know your child best. But even superheroes need a team. We're here to help you support your child's grade-level progress and well-being."
To find more resources on a specific topic, use the Learning Tools on the Learning Heroes website below:
To find more resources on a specific topic, use the Learning Tools on the Learning Heroes website below:
Learn more at the Voyager Academy Department of Student Services website below:
Learn more at the Voyager Academy Department of Student Services website below:
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