How can parents support the educational setting learning program at home?

Parents are the first and foremost educators of their children.

Presenter- Lisa Dalton www.bantencerdas.com How can Parents support the educational settings learning program at home?

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The New South Wales Department of Education and Training supports the meaningful participation of parents or caregivers in the education of their child (School Learning Support Program 2010 )

As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else. By sharing information and knowledge about your child with the school, you can become a partner in your childs education.

(Positive Education Planning, 2009)

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Importance of Parental Involvement

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CommunicationWeekly newsletterClass newsStudent report cardParent teacher interviews

Barriers to parentalInvolvementWork demandsNegative experienceCultural differencesAfter school activitiesLanguage

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ReferencesAssociation for Children with a Disability.(2009). Positive Education Planning, 1st Edition.Retrieved from www.acd.org.au

Effective Communication Between Parents and Teachers.( n. d ). Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from http://theparentacademy.dadeschools.net/pdfs/Effective_Communication.pdf

Michigan Department of Education.(2002). What Research Says About Parent Involvement In Childrens Education. Retrieved from www.michigan.gov/.../Final_Parent_Involvement_FactSheet_14732

NSW Department of Education and Training.(2003). Home, School Community Partnerships-Support SheetRetrieved from http://www.lowsesschools.nsw.edu.au

NSW Department of Education and Training.(2010). School Learning Support Program- Positively Engaging ParentsRetrieved from www.schools.nsw.edu.au

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