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Parental
Involvement Supporting Success for the
Whole Child
About Me Director of Adult
and Family Education @ TOP
C.H.A.M.P.S. and Career Development
2x UA Graduate
Tuscaloosa Native
Father
About Tuscaloosa’s One Place Family resource
center, est.1999
501(c)(3)non-profit
We provide resources to strengthen families, and prevent child abuse and neglect
Last year TOP helped over 8,500 individuals and 2,100 families
What is Parental Involvement?
“Parents’ interactions with schools and
with their children to promote academic
success” (Hill et al., 2004)
“Parental involvement is a combination of
commitment and active participation on
the part of the parent to the school and
to the student” ( LaBahn, 1995)
Parental Involvement Parental involvement is a
broad term Can involve everything
from “attending school functions and responding to school obligations ” to becoming “more involved in helping their children improve their schoolwork”
Advocate for school, supporting school culture
(Cotton & Wikelund, 1989)
Involvement Vs. Engagement
Engagement takes involvement to the next level
Getting involved in specific and targeted ways
Parents are present in every aspect of their child’s life
4 basic needs are met: physical health, social well-being, emotional well-being and academic achievement
(Chico, 2014)
Barriers to Parental involvement
Most teachers do not know family goals/Most parents do not know the educational goals (Dervarics & O'Brien, 2011)
Poor communication and cooperation
Language barriers
Cultural (Smith et al., 2008)
Less defined role for Middle and High School parents
Lack of school administration support (Lloyd-Smith & Baron, 2010)
Barriers cont.
Non-custodial parents
Lack of understanding non-traditional
family
Single parents
Financial issues
Parents often don’t feel welcomed or
knowledgeable
Embarrassment (LaBahn, 1995)
Absent Father Crisis 24 mil. children without a father
4x greater risk of poverty
2x more likely to drop out of HS
2x more likely to suffer from obesity
More likely to have behavioral problems
More likely to abuse substances
More likely to commit crime/ go to prison
(National Fatherhood Initiative, 2015)
Students on Parental Involvement
(CNN,2010)
Why do Parents Matter? Parental involvement helps lower the
effects of SES (Sui-Chu & Willms, 1996)
Greater sense of collective community
(Warren et al., 2009)
Involved parents are empowered to
transform schools (Giles, 1998)
Parent concern increases student
achievement(LaBahn, 1995)
Parents Matter cont. Higher grades and test scores Greater gains among low-
income students Achievement increases are
directly related to engagement
Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits
Attend school regularly Have better social skills, show
improved behavior, and adapt well to school
Increased positive attitudes, feelings of support and self-confidence
Graduate and go on to postsecondary education
(Henderson & Mapp, 2002)
Mychal Wynn on Parental Involvement
(Wynn,2008)
Types of Involvement Home-based involvement
School-based involvement
(Comer,1995)
Behavioral involvement Home and School Active communication between parent
and school
Cognitive-intellectual involvement Parental role in exposing their children to
educationally stimulating activities and experiences
Personal involvement Attitudes and expectations, reflects
parental socialization around the value and utility of education.
(Grolnick & Slowiaczek, 1994)
Getting Involved PTO/PTA
DADS Councils
Parent Teacher
Conferences
Getting to know your
teachers
Assist with extra-
curricular activities
Volunteering
Organize an after-school
homework club
Help kids with homework
Open House
Attend Board Meetings
Policy Making opportunities
Fundraising events
Attend learning events with your kids
Attend Conferences/Share ideas
10 Characteristics of High
Achieving students
1. A feeling of control over their lives.
2. Frequent communication of high expectations to children.
3. A family dream of success for the future.
4. Hard work as a key to success.
5. An active, not a sedentary, lifestyle.
6. Twenty-five to 35 home-centered
learning hours per week.
7. The family viewed as a mutual
support system and problem-
solving unit.
8. Clearly understood household
rules, consistently enforced.
9. Frequent contact with teachers.
10. Emphasis on spiritual growth.
(Campbell, 1992)
In Summary Barriers exist, but can be overcome by
cooperation between parents and schools
By becoming more involved as a parent you
support the success of the whole child
Create “Buy-in”, support school culture
Gains in academics, socialization, self
confidence, and community
There are many ways to get involved, find options
that work for you, your children and your family
You are not in it alone, there are community
resources available, many for Free!
TOP Resources After School Programs
Flatwoods, Maxwell, Holt, Cottondale, Matthews, Englewood, & Davis-Emerson middle school.
Summer Academy Programs
Relationship & Marriage Education
Parent Leadership Network
CHAMPS/Fatherhood Program Career Development Program
Teen intervention and support
GED classes
Intake Hours Mon-Fri, 8a-12p Located:
870 Redmont Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
205-462-1000
Tuscaloosaoneplace.org
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK-yIIOg5wo
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THANK YOU! Brandon Chalmers
Director of Adult and Family Education
Tuscaloosa’s One Place
205-462-1000
Brandonchalmers.net
Twitter @BChalmersEdu