A Teacher's Perspective on Parental Involvement

Dorina Sackman:

At the beginning of each school year, I let my students' parents know how I feel about educating their children. I tell them that I am happy to make my classroom a second home for students and that I am truly passionate about their success. However, after 15 years in the classroom, I have come to the realization that teachers cannot do it alone.

It is imperative that we increase family/parent involvement in the educational goals of our students. Teachers across our state are working with their schools to increase the amount of year-round community engagement, including adding community service in the curriculum, building partners in education, volunteering, developing education programs for our parents, incorporating after school programs with parent participation, and/or schools partaking in community events.

But we need your help in this journey. I want parents to see their child's school as a cornerstone of our community, ensuring the empowerment of young minds.

So the question is, "Are you ready to get involved?" Here are five simple ways to start off building a culture of community in your child's school.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 15, 2013 1:31 AM
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