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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 917
SECTION:
COMMUNITY
TITLE:
PARENTAL/FAMILY
INVOLVEMENT
ADOPTED:
December 21, 2006
REVISED:
917. PARENTAL/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
1.
Purpose
The Board recognizes the vital role parents/guardians and family play in the
education, welfare and values of their children. The district is committed to the
belief that all students can learn and acknowledges that schools and families share a
commitment to the educational success of students.
2.
Definition
Parental and family involvement shall be defined as an ongoing process that assists
parents/guardians and families to meet their basic obligation as a child's first
educator, promotes clear two-way dialogue between home and school, and supports
parents/guardians as leaders and decision-makers concerning the education of their
children at all levels.
3.
Authority
The Board recognizes that the responsibility for each student's education is shared by
the school and the family and acknowledges that schools and families must work as
knowledgeable, cooperative partners to effectively educate all students. To this end,
the Board shall support the development, implementation, and continuing evaluation
of a parental and family involvement program that will involve parents/guardians at
all grade levels in a variety of roles.
4.
Guidelines
Because parents/guardians are familiar with the needs, problems and abilities of their
children, staff should communicate with and seek their input throughout the school
year.
The parental and family involvement program may include the following:
1.
Support for parents/guardians as school leaders and decision-makers, in addition
to serving in advisory roles.
2.
Promotion of clear two-way communication between the school and the family
about school programs and student progress.
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3.
Assistance to parents/guardians and families in developing parenting skills to
foster positive relationships at home, to support children's educational efforts,
and to assist their children with learning at home.
4.
Involvement of parents/guardians, with appropriate training, in instructional and
support roles at the school.