PARENT ENGAGEMENT IN

COLLEGE AND CAREER

Denise Daniels

Parent Engagement Coordinator

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Parenting Communication Volunteering Learning at Home Decision Making Collaboration with the Community

WHY ARE PARTNERSHIPS IMPORTANT IN SECONDARY EDUCATION?

Improve Student Performance Increase Graduation Rates Increase Academic Performance Build Successful Support for Students

PARENTING Teaching families how to relate to their

adolescent students Providing information about mental and

physical development Teaching families about social issues

and pressures Organizing support groups Offer parents continuing education

(GED, computer classes, ELL)

COMMUNICATING Students are not always the best carriers of

information Provide Opportunities for Two-Way

Communication Class Parents Parent Only Events Telephone Trees Web Updates Text Messaging Email Family Access Targeted Family Events (Testing Information,

College and Career Events, Health and Development)

VOLUNTEERING

Job Sharing/Shadowing Organizing Targeted Activities

College VisitsCareer Explorations

Homeroom Parents Welcome Events for Incoming Mid-Year Families Sports Events Event Planning

LEARNING AT HOME

Share Standards Skills Information Use Interactive Homework Strategies

Home learning packets for parentsGoal Setting ActivitiesTIPS (Teachers Involve Parents in

Schoolwork) (John Hopkins University)

DECISION MAKING Promote Family Involvement in

School Improvement Committees Encourage Input on Budget Issues

(Building and District) Provide Families with Information

about Programs of Study Provide Families with Information

about College and Career Preparation

COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY

Share Community Resources with Families

Have Family Opportunities for College Visits

Encourage Parent Education Opportunities at Local Businesses and OrganizationsLibraryWork SourceColleges

HOW TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES THAT MAY HAPPEN

Provide Video/Audio Information via Websites

Ensure Material is Available in Languages Parents Understand

Provide Information in as Many Ways as Possible

Create a Welcoming Environment Encourage Open Communication Provide Interpreters When Necessary