In numerous studies, researchers have found that student success in the classroom is most heavily influenced by his or her parents’ ability to: Encourage learning and education Set high – but not unrealistic – educational standards and goals Become involved in school and community activities Researchers have also found that students who do benefit from strong parental involvement have: Higher overall achievement, regardless of socioeconomic, ethnic, or racial background. • A higher completion level on homework. • A higher level of self-esteem in all aspects of life. • Better social behavior and lower probability that they will get into trouble outside of school. • Greater comfort navigating diverse cultural environments between home and school. • Less likelihood of being placed in special education courses. • Less probability of dropping out of high school. Therefore, what is the most accurate predictor of academic achievement? It is not socioeconomic status, nor how prestigious the school is that a child attends. The best predictor of student success is the extent to which families encourage learning at home and involve themselves in their child’s education. When parents are engaged in their children’s school lives, students have the home support and knowledge they need to not only finish their assignments, but also develop a lifelong love of learning. Teachers who focus on parent engagement often see a profound change in their classrooms. The more parents involved in their children’s education, the better their entire class’s motivation, behavior, and grades become. Encouraging parent engagement is more than common courtesy. It is one of the best ways to create a positive learning environment for every student. Parental involvement in a child's education is an advantage that money cannot buy. All parents, regardless of economic status, race, or primary language, can do simple things like asking a child about school or attending a parent-teacher meeting. Being involved in your child's education not only helps your child to achieve more academically, but it also lifts teacher morale and provides you with the satisfaction of making a difference in your child's education. In today's episode our featured guest Ms. Charlene M. Drain, and educator for over 35 years, will share tips and lessons on how to increase parent engagement in their child’s educational process. Episode Title: Parent Involvement Contributes to Results Episode Talking Points: a. Are you a verb, or noun kind of parent? b. How Parent Involvement Leads to Student Success c. What does parent involvement look like? d. Strategies to Increase Parent Engagement Strategies * Use social media at your school to connect to parents. * Home visits and parent/teacher conferences. * Family nights. * Volunteer Opportunities. * Online advice videos. Biography Charlene M. Drain is a native of Battle Creek, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master's in Reading Education from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Ms. Drain has been an educator for the Battle Creek Public School Systems for over 35 years and has served in many positions within the district. Her passion for children is the gift God gave her at the early age of nine. Ms. Drain was raised by two loving parents Bennie and Eula Drain who believed that education was the key to success.
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