Miller d.a.d.s. (dads actively doing stuff)

September 15, 2015

“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken

men”…..Frederick Douglass

Miller D.A.D.S. stands for Miller dads actively doing stuff.

It is a group of men that are dedicated to being an active part of their child’s education.

The purpose of Miller DADS is to get men more involved in their child’s education and to increase the male presence in the school.

What is miller d.a.d.s.?

Biological fathers Adopted fathers Step fathers Grandfathers Step grandfathers Uncles Cousins Older brothers Any positive male in a child’s life

Who can join?

Miller D.A.D.S. agree to serve a minimum of three times per school year (minimum of 30 minutes per visit).

DADS are always welcomed for more than just the 3 minimum visits and to stay longer than the minimum 30 minutes.

I don’t want to spend my whole day off at the school! How long

do I have to stay?

DADS have various volunteer opportunities: Classroom opportunities Reading to/with a student Bus arrival Bus dismissal Lunch monitor School wide activities (Holiday meals, Santa

shop, etc.)

Teachers will not ask you to do any task you don’t feel comfortable performing!!

What will I have to do while I’m there cause I don’t know how to do

this new math?!

Research shows: When fathers are involved children learn more,

perform better and exhibit healthier behavior. Father’s involvement in school activities protects

at-risk children from failing or dropping out Despite a father’s own educational level

involvement in their child’s education increases the chance of their child graduating high school and perhaps even attending college.

Even with non-resident, involved dads children get higher grades and fewer behavioral problems than those without involved fathers

I don’t see how my coming to the school will make a difference. Isn’t this the kinda stuff moms take care

of?

https://youtu.be/3CVF7x-OOD8

You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect father!!

I am not a “perfect” father so I don’t think I should

participate….

Attend parent teacher conferences Review and/or sign report cards Attend academic based parent meetings Visit the child’s classroom Help with homework Discuss school progress with child’s mother Read to child or ask them to summarize what

they’ve read Praise child for good schoolwork Volunteer at the child’s school

So tell me again some ways I can be more involved in my child’s education

Evans, G.D. & Fogarty, K. (2011). The Hidden Benefits of Being an Involved Father, Education.com, Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Hidden_Benefits/

U.S. Department of Education (2010). A Call to Commitment: Fathers’ Involvement in Children’s Learning, Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/father-involvement-important-education/

References

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