"Increased family involvement leads to increased student achievement." -- Joyce Epstein Johns Hopkins University 2009 Parent Involvement Resources for Educators http://oregonpirc.org/node/11 Click here for an EXCELLENT webinar training by The U.S. Dept. of Education. http://www.nationalpirc.org/engagement_webinars/ What does The Oregon Department of Education say about Family Involvement? http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=591 What does family involvement really mean? (see attachment below titled WHAT IS FAMILY INVOLVEMENT?) What does the research show? (see attachment below titled RESEARCH) Family Involvement and PBS (see attachment below titled Parent and Family PBS) Resources Galore (need a document for parents to direct them to resources outside of school for help with parenting, health, food/clothing/shelter etc.? SEE ATTACHMENT below titled Resources Galore January 2010) Please visit the district website Parent Resource Section for helpful tips for parents: http://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/parent_resources |