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Principal and Teacher Resources to Support Parent Engagement

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Parents Engaged In Education

At Parents Engaged in Education we get questions from parents asking what resources Principals and Teachers have to support parent engagement. The following websites/documents may be helpful to give insights to the tools provided to those who play important roles in the education circle. We will be expanding on this blog as new resources become available.

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Can There Be Too Much Parent Engagement in Ontario?

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Theresa Pastore

Decades of research has shown that parent engagement in their child’s education is paramount to their success in school. Why is this the case? Parents are their child’s first and most consistent educator. Teachers, Principals and even schools will change for a child through their school journey. However, a parent’s involvement will give them confidence to face all

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When Is It Time For a Parent Council Chair to Retire?

When a Parent Council Chair Transitions

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Theresa Pastore

As the last three months of school are upon us, school council officers who are poised to move on from their positions begin thinking about how they can make the transition a positive one. A really good leader will leave behind a parent council that is positive and strong. An exiting chair will set forth a plan

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Parent Council Online Communication Tips

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Adrian Marmara

As parents, it seems the older our children get, the less free time we have. In order to consolidate our time efficiently, more and more parents are looking for information on websites or through social media via their mobile device. Here is how to help parents find the information they need from your parent council.

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You Ask, We Answer – March 2018

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Parents Engaged In Education

Parent Engagement and School/Parent Council Questions Our latest blog features parent engagement and parent/school council questions that parents have submitted for feedback. The answers provided here are the opinion of Parents Engaged in Education based on the experience of our members. Parents are always encouraged to work with board and school staff to get specific

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