Sacramento Head Start Alumni Association

Parent Involvement

Jan 26, 2002

**Parent Involvement: What?’s in it for Kids?
Parental involvement: everyone seems to agree it?’s one of the keys to
school success. But efforts to improve it often run aground. Why? This
week, Connect for Kids is teaming up with the Harvard-based Family
Involvement Network of Educators for a discussion of the realities of
parental involvement?…with a focus on an often-overlooked partner in the
process, the student. Meet Tomasito, and join our talk.
http://www.connectforkids.org

**Teaching Teachers, Reaching Parents, Respecting Kids
How can parents be most effective, when it comes to supporting their
children in school? Connect for Kids?’ Managing Editor Susan Phillips
asked
two experts -- Dorothy Rich, founder of the MegaSkills program, and
researcher Rosalind Edwards. Their answers may surprise you.
http://www.connectforkids.org

**Getting Involved in Education
Looking for ways to improve kids' learning? Connect for Kids' new
Parent
Involvement in Education topic page has resources, tips and information
to
help you do just that.
http://www.connectforkids.org

**MegaSkills Training for Parent Involvement in Education
The MegaSkills program emphasized important habits and behaviors that
help
kids succeed, including confidence, motivation, teamwork and
responsibility. Their Web site offers free activities for parents and
educators to help kids succeed.
http://www.connectforkids.org