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Viktoria Pearson • LVN photo From left are Denise Grimes, PTO president at Numa Elementary School, volunteer Holly Heywood and Brenda Whittington, vice president of the Numa PTO. Grimes said volunteers give 5,000 to 10,000 hours of their time to the school district.
How are your children doing in school? Do you know for sure? How involved are you?
According to several studies, students with involved parents are more likely to succeed.
Statistics show children earn higher grades, receive better test scores and enroll in higher-level programs when their parents are involved in their education, according to the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education's Web site.
According to several studies, students with involved parents are more likely to succeed.
Statistics show children earn higher grades, receive better test scores and enroll in higher-level programs when their parents are involved in their education, according to the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education's Web site.
All schools in the Churchill County School District have parent organizations. Elementary schools have parent-teacher organizations, said Rob Freeman, principal at Numa Elementary School.
Although not all schools have a PTO, they all have a PIC or PAC, which stand for parent involvement committee or parent advisory committee, said Jane Anderson, director of educational services for the school district. These committees were established for parents to help teachers and school administration in the education of their children.
The organizations focus on promoting the importance of parent involvement in the education process. A new program that has been implemented this year is the Parent Assuring Students Success. PASS is an eight-week program for parents to learn how to work with children at home, said Freeman.
Although not all schools have a PTO, they all have a PIC or PAC, which stand for parent involvement committee or parent advisory committee, said Jane Anderson, director of educational services for the school district. These committees were established for parents to help teachers and school administration in the education of their children.
The organizations focus on promoting the importance of parent involvement in the education process. A new program that has been implemented this year is the Parent Assuring Students Success. PASS is an eight-week program for parents to learn how to work with children at home, said Freeman.
The "Connect the Dots" is an effort by state legislators to help parents become more active in their child's education, she said.
Research indicates student achievement increases when parents and communities become involved in the schools and in student learning, said Anderson.
"Churchill County schools have worked to strengthen parent involvement in the schools," she said. "In January, the Department of Education directed all school districts to write policy that all schools would create parent involvement action teams based on the research-based Epstein Framework to work on six types of involvement for a comprehensive partnership program: 1) Parenting, 2) Communicating, 3) Volunteering, 4) Learning at Home, 5) Decision Making and 6) Collaborating with the Community."
Research indicates student achievement increases when parents and communities become involved in the schools and in student learning, said Anderson.
"Churchill County schools have worked to strengthen parent involvement in the schools," she said. "In January, the Department of Education directed all school districts to write policy that all schools would create parent involvement action teams based on the research-based Epstein Framework to work on six types of involvement for a comprehensive partnership program: 1) Parenting, 2) Communicating, 3) Volunteering, 4) Learning at Home, 5) Decision Making and 6) Collaborating with the Community."
"Our goal is to help improve student achievement," said Denise Grimes, president of the PTO at Numa Elementary School. "It doesn't take a full day of involvement to show your child you're interested."
Brenda Whittington, vice president of Numa Elementary School PTO, and Grimes said a little commitment is all students need. The joy and success shown from the students who have participation from their parents is amazing.
For more information on parent involvement contact your child's school, a school of your choice or Jane Anderson at 423-5184.
Brenda Whittington, vice president of Numa Elementary School PTO, and Grimes said a little commitment is all students need. The joy and success shown from the students who have participation from their parents is amazing.
For more information on parent involvement contact your child's school, a school of your choice or Jane Anderson at 423-5184.
