The governor of NH, Governor John Lynch has proclaimed October as "Parent Involvement In Education Month".
This is as a result of a collaboration between NH State PIRC (Parent Information and Resource Center), The Parent Information Center (PIC) and the Department of Education.
The Parent Information Center has been promoting Parent Involvement in Education for over 30 years. They feel that every child can do better when a Parent takes an active role in his/her education. Studies have shown that students with above average parent involvement rated 30% higher improvement than students whose parents were not significantly involved.
Being involved in your childs education is not as difficult as you think. There are the traditional avenues...attending parent teacher conferences,volunteering in the classroom, and getting involved with the PTA. But there are simpler strategies.....
- Let your child know that school is important. Ask questions about school and homework.
- Read everything that is sent home from school. Show your child that you are well informed.
- Encourage your child to read at home. Maybe cut back on TV and read with them?
- Interact with your child by sharing what you yourself are reading.
- Challenge your child to read the book....before seeing the movie
- When your child asks for help with homework...provide guidance not answers.
- Ask questions and share thought that promote critical thinking. What if? Why? What? Is there another Solution?
- Be willing to learn from your child.
PIC is a wonderful resource for families....with or without disabilities. Be sure to check out their website for information on resources, programs and free parent education.
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Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Keeler Family Realtors, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
Joan Publishes a monthly Newsletter "Food For Thought" under the pen name Realtor Sherpa.
(Joan also answers to Miz Maven and Miss Joni.)
Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
"I love what I do, and it shows in how I do it"
Joni, This looks like a wonderful program. Parents need to get more involved with their children and check in with their teachers and work....they are our future. I'm sure this will be a big hit and help many families.
Hi Joan... Not being a parent, this is easy for me to say... but shouldn't EVERY month be Parent Involvement in Education Month?
Carole....I can't say enough about this organization...they are so undervalued!
That's very true Steve....this just calls it to the attention of Parents who don't do it!
great organization, great cause, too bad we cannot have every month of the year for parents involvement month
This is so important. Bravo for making parents aware of the importance of their involvement in their child's education! Some seem to forget this important ingredient.
James....are you familiar with this organiztion? It is nationwide but has many different names. They are such devoted and tireless people!
Joan...apparently this new study they have been compiling has had some eye opening results!
This is a great idea. I hope more school districts will have a similar program.
Gita...I believe this organization is Nationwide (or a version of it) They do wonderful work!