Decades of research dramatically demonstrate that parent involvement in a child's education is the single most important factor for academic success - more important than a parent's own situation, background or education. "Being involved" doesn't require knowledge of math or science, a college education or extensive preparation. There are many things a parent can do that make a huge difference.
Parent Partners is a book especially designed for educators and parents who are seeking to bridge this gap. It offers concrete, practical things for parents to do to help their children succeed in school, focusing on elementary science and mathematics. Included are:
Step-by-step presentation instructions for three parent education workshops: How Parents Make a Difference; How Students Learn Best; and Testing: Knowing What Your Child Knows.
Numerous jargon-free hand-outs with key information including: Twenty Ways to Support Your Children and Their School; Four Common Ways Parents Discourage Their Children; and more.
Short digests of research findings that can motivate parents to get involved.
The book by Jacqueline Barber with Lynn Barakos and Lincoln Bergman sells for $21 and is available from UC-Berkeley, GEMS, Lawrence Hall of Science #5200, Berkeley, CA 94720-5200. For more information, call (510) 642-7771.
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