parents involvement in school

IN SCHOOL

Parents Involvement in School (Legal Bases)

Batas Pambansa 232 “An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an integrated system of

education.”

CHAPTER 3Duties and Obligations

of Parents

Batas Pambansa 232 “An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an integrated

system of education.”States that:Section 6.1 PARENTS- or guardians or the head of the institution or foster home which has custody of the pupil or student.

Section 8 Rights of Parents - In addition to other rights under existing laws, all parents who have children enrolled in a school have the following rights: 1. The right to organize by themselves and/or with teachers for the purpose of

providing a forum for the discussion of matters relating to the total school program, and for ensuring the full cooperation of parents and teachers in the formulation and efficient implementation of such programs.

2. The right to access to any official record directly relating to the children who are under their parental responsibility.

Section 14. Duties of Parents. - In addition to those provided for under existing laws, all parents shall have the following

duties and obligations:

1. Parents, individually or collectively, through the school systems, shall help carry out the educational objectives in accordance with national goals.

Section 14. Duties of Parents. - In addition to those provided for under existing laws, all parents shall have the following duties and obligations:

2. Parents shall be obliged to enable their children to obtain elementary education and shall strive to enable them to obtain secondary and higher education in the pursuance of the right formation of the youth.

Section 14. Duties of Parents. - In addition to those provided for under existing laws, all parents shall have the following duties and obligations:

3. Parents shall cooperate with the school in the implementation of the school program curricular and co-curricular.

DepEd Order no. 23, series of 2016

Enclosure no. 23. Parent-teacher conferences shall be conducted every quarter and shall be held on a Saturday, except on the last conference in April 2017. The conference is intended to apprise the PARENTS on the progress of performance of their children and ensure parental involvement in school activities

RA 9155 “Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001”

Section 1.2 The parents and the community shall be encouraged for active involvement in the education of the child. The participation, coordination between and among the schools, the ,local school boards, the Parent Teachers Associations (PTAs) must be maximized;

Republic Act 10410 “Early Years Act (EYA) of 2013”.

Section 5. (b) Parent Education and Involvement, Advocacy and Mobilization of Communities. – This component shall harness and develop parents’ strengths as providers of ECCD programs at home, as active partners of other stakeholders, as advocates for community concerns that affect children, and as pillars of support for local and national ECCD programs through community organization efforts;

PARENTS INVOLVEMENT

Why is Parental Involvement IMPORTANT?1.To improve academic achievement and student behavior

2.To create a positive and successful school culture and climate

Why is Parental Involvement IMPORTANT?3. To teach pupils/students to become a lifelong learners and productive members of the society4. To show pupils/students care, concern, and support

Why is Parental Involvement IMPORTANT?5. Communicating with teachers and staff6. Leading by example7. Home learning activities that allow parents to teach, be models, and guide their children

Parental Involvement Includes:

1. Supporting pupils/students in the educational processes.2. Showing an interest in the pupils/students life, education, and activities

Parental Support:

1.Participate in parent workshops, trainings, and classes

2.Attend school performance and activities

3.Volunteer and support school events and activities

4.Attend parent-teacher conferences

Important Findings about PARENTS INVOLVEMENT in School

1. Effective parent/family involvement improves student outcomes throughout the school years.2. While parent/family involvement improves student outcomes, variations in culture, ethnicity, and/ or socioeconomic background affect how families are involved.

Important Findings about PARENTS INVOLVEMENT in School

4. Parent/family involvement at home has more impact on children than parent/family involvement in school activities.5. The nature of effective parent/family involvement changes as children reach adolescence.6. Parent/family involvement in early childhood programs help children succeed in their transition to kindergarten and elementary school.

Important Findings about PARENTS INVOLVEMENT in School

6. Improved student outcomes have been documented in math and reading when families are involved.7. The most promising opportunity for student achievement occurs when families, schools, and community organizations work together.8. Effective programs assist parents in creating a home environment that fosters learning and provides support and encouragement for their children’s success.