Connecting Students to Learning
If families help with schoolwork, kids usually do better in this
School!
What is one of the main barriers?
Individual guardian/family, societal, guardian-teacher, or COVID-19
True or false: Teachers should only contact families when something is wrong
False!
The school district where The Family and Community Outreach Coordinator Program was implemented
Boston Public School District
When family members help with homework or go to school events it's called
Family participation
True or false: If a family member never attends a school event they do not care about their students education
Fasle
The most important strategy for including Latino or other non-English speaking families in their child's education
Providing translations
What should be "rolled out" to create welcoming environments for families
The red carpet
When families are involved in school, this kind of feeling is created making students want to do their best
Happiness
Why mights a guardian from a low-income family not want to participate in school activities?
They may feel embarrassed or out of place
What should be done at the start of the school year by teachers?
Call family members or set up an open house night
The fraction of U.S children who have a direct family member who is a first generation immigrant
1/4
Family members and teachers talking to each other helps kids do better in this
Their own learning
True or false: Students of all races benefit from the same family involvement
False
The first step in increasing family participation
Eliminating all biases
Schools often have these meetings where families can talk to teachers about their child's progress
Family-teacher conferences
When family members encourage their kids and cheer them on, it helps them feel good about this
If there is a language barrier between the teacher and the guardians of a student, should the teacher direct them to someone else?
No! The teacher should look for available resources while attempting to create a relationship with the family
An academic event to increase family participation
Curriculum nights or college/financial aid nights
This event invited families to come to school and see what students are learning
Open house