For Parents - Practical information about education for parents and carers - Education in New Zealand. How Dream Coordinators at Schools Help Students Reach Goals. Eastern seniors Mia Brown and Tonay Denny pose out front on the first day of school.
(Courtesy Voncia Monchais) Principal Rachel Skerritt was in the middle of one of the busiest parts of the year, planning for students’ return to Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C. this fall. With her hands full juggling agendas, making sure teachers knew where they were supposed to be and coordinating the all-school assembly, she hadn’t had much time to think about how students would feel about returning to school. But Voncia Monchais had been mulling over that question all summer, especially since the Class of 2015 will be the first senior class Eastern has graduated since closing in 2010 and reopening the following year as a turnaround school with a new principal and staff. Monchais wanted to roll out the red carpet for the senior class and get them excited about their last year.
“I’ve never seen so many smiles on the first day,” Skerritt said. A Must Read Parent Guide-Apple ID for Students. Apple has recently published a PDF guide for parents on the importance of Apple ID and how it could be used to improve kids overall learning.
I have just finished reading it and I must say that you definitely need to download it if your students and kids are going to use iOS products in their learning. Though the app is for parents but it also applies to teachers using iPad with their students. Click HERE to download the guide. Below is the quoted introduction of this guide. Enjoy. What Every Parent Should Know About Differentiated Instruction. It’s the first week of school, and you receive the following note from your child’s teacher: Dear Parents, This summer I attended a workshop on differentiated instruction, and I’m excited about using it in my classes.
My goal with differentiating is to meet the needs of all of my students, so I’ll be using many different teaching and learning strategies over the course of the year. I hope that you’ll see your child learning and enjoying school. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail with your questions or concerns. Your first thought is, “This sounds great.” The Best Advice On Engaging Parents At The Beginning Of The School Year. I have a fairly popular post titled The Best Sources Of Parent Engagement Advice For Teachers.
I thought it would be useful to put together a different list focusing specially on advice to teachers on this topic related the beginning of a new school year. Here’s a short list — each post contains links to additional resources: Writing Letters To Parents At The Start Of The Year “I Want Parents To Know This…” 7 Questions to Ask Parents at the Beginning of the Year is by Elena Aguilar. Additional suggestions are welcome. I’m adding this post to my Collection Of “The Best…” Lists On Parent Engagement. Related. Mutukaroa: Home-School Partnership. HIPPY « Great Potentials. Some of the storybooks used during the HIPPY programme HIPPY is a two-year home-based parenting and early childhood enrichment programme that builds the confidence and skills of parents to create a positive learning environment through which to prepare their four and five year old child for school.
HIPPY understands the critical role parents play in their children’s education. The programme builds on the bond between parents and children while supporting parents as they provide their children with the necessary skills and confidence to begin school with a positive attitude toward learning. For parents and whānau / Home - Gifted and Talented. Experts agree it is important to identify a gifted child to help them achieve their full potential.
Parents and schools can help identify a child who shows signs of giftedness or special talent. If you think your child may have a special ability and they attend an early childhood centre, talk to their teacher. They can advise you about what to do next and provide contact details of those who can help if more support or information is needed. MikeJBowden: MT "@helenpidd: ... Home - Home-School Partnerships. Mutukaroa / School-initiated supports / System of support (incl. PLD) Target for support (strengths and needs) Research has shown that the successful development of core skills in the early years of schooling significantly impacts on subsequent achievement.
Mutukaroa is a home school learning partnership that seeks to accelerate learning progress and achievement for students in years 1, 2 and 3 by fostering the active engagement of parents and whānau in learning partnerships, and to provide them with the tools and knowledge necessary for them to support the development of core skills in their children. Expected outcomes Mutukaroa is underpinned by the findings of the Best Evidence Synthesis The Complexity of Community and Family Influences in Children’s Achievement in New Zealand. These findings identify which practices have a positive impact in improving learner outcomes. Mutukaroa builds on research that shows that: The investment objectives for participating schools include: Parents - support your child's education. Mutukaroa: Home-School Partnership. 25 Ways to Ask Your Kids 'So How Was School Today?' Without Asking Them 'So How Was School Today?'
This year, Simon is in fourth grade and Grace is in first grade, and I find myself asking them every day after school, "So how was school today?
" And every day I get an answer like "fine" or "good," which doesn't tell me a whole lot. Or at least get a full sentence. So the other night, I sat down and made a list of more engaging questions to ask about school. They aren't perfect, but I do at least get complete sentences, and some have led to some interesting conversations... and hilarious answers... and some insights into how my kids think and feel about school. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.