There are many reasons to build a strong partnership
between the home, the community, and the school. Forming
a partnership will improve school programs and school
climate.  Schools can help provide family services and support, increase
parents' skills
and leadership, and connect families with school staff and with other
parents. The most important reason for creating partnerships
is to help students succeed
in school and later in life.
Why is Family Involvement Important?
It works because family involvement
positively effects a child's:
- Academic achievement
- Behavior in school
- Attitudes about school and work
- Grades
- Scores on standardized tests
- Attendance
- Homework completion
It is the right thing to do:
- Allows teachers to explain curriculum, standards,
and high stakes testing
- Connect what children learn at school with learning
at home
- Provide tools, training and activities on how
families can work with their children at home
It is required by
legislation:
- 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act
- Federal funds made available and Title I enacted
into law.
- 1994 Goals 2000: Educate America Act
- Schools will promote partnerships with parents
- 1997 National PTA adopts Epstein's 6 types of involvement
as national standards
- 2001 No Child Left Behind
- Requirements for family involvement
Learning
Together Workshops | National
Standards & Epstein's 6 Keys | Title
I Home
Boise Schools Federal Programs
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Dr.
Ann Farris, Supervisor 854-4133
Dr. Ruth Calnon, Federal Programs Consultant
854-4161
Molly Jo de Fuentealba, Federal Programs Consultant
854-4160
Sharon Hutton, Administrative Assistant 854-4163
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8169 W. Victory Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Phone ~ (208) 854-4000
Fax ~ (208)854-4003
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