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​Examples of Parent Engagement

From the Parent's Point of View

There is a lot that parents already do, but to see it in the context of "parent engagement" means to connect it to their child's educational success.   The following examples make up a small list of what is possible.  Please use them as seeds to cultivate your own ideas.  
  • Talking to babies
  • Reading stories
  • Teaching vocabulary
  • Encouraging learning
  • Being a learner
  • Listening
  • Attending school functions
  • Meeting with teachers
  • Meeting the principal
  • Asking questions
  • Meeting other parents
  • Recruiting
  • Volunteering
  • Joining a parent group
  • Browsing school website
  • Browsing district website
  • Researching local issues
  • Fund raising
  • Serving on a committee
  • Becoming a group leader
  • Sharing your knowledge
  • Researching state education department policies & budgets
  • Political activism

From the School's Point of View

Whether due to long-standing traditions, recent efforts, federal funding mandates, state or county policies, or just good common sense, schools are doing a lot to  reach out to parents.  The following examples are a small list of what is being done.
  • Teachers out greeting before first bell
  • ​Flyer packets
  • Back-to-School night
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Code of Conduct bulletin
  •  Direct Communications
    • Phone calls
    • Emails
  • Coffee Q&A Chat with the principal
  • PTA or PTO meetings
  • School Website Information
    • Calendar
    • Faculty Directory
  • Family Math Nights
  • Weekly newsletters
  • LMS Login & Access
  • Social media
  • Parent connection apps
  • Volunteering opportunities
    • In classroom
    • Field trips
    • Site support services
  • Family Engagement Facilitator
  • Polls and surveys
  • Parent University
  • School Site Councils
  • Translation services
  • ​District Website
    • ​Policies & Standards
    • ​Budget decisions
  • District advisory committees
  • District department/program interaction meetings
  • School Board meetings​
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    • The Five Elements of Successful Parent Engagement
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    • Education issues
  • About PES
    • About Parent Engagement >
      • Examples of Parent Engagement
    • About Us >
      • About Steve Clark
  • Contact