Parents Voice in Government School Education

Family Engagement

In this section of the website we have gathered lots of resources to help teachers and school leaders make effective family engagement a reality:

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Aboriginal families

This resource sheet from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Engaging Indigenous parents in their children’s education, identifies the key factors behind successful school

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Beyond Academics: The Relationship Blueprint

This is a very thought-provoking video discussion between two thought leaders in the areas of education and child development: Dr Billy Garvey – Developmental paediatrician, researcher and author, Billy is also the founder of the social enterprise Guiding

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Making home learning accessible to all

Here’s an interesting story from the USA about a program called Family Playlists that engages students, teachers and parents in a child’s learning pursuits. The playlists deliver lessons, games, and exercises via cell phone in

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A partnership approach to education

Strong partnerships between schools, families and communities are a vital – and often neglected – component in the provision of a high-quality education. Research over decades from all around the world has shown the benefits

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When we partner, everyone wins!

This webinar video features Dr Karen Mapp, professor of practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Karen shares her expertise on the benefits of family engagement, what effective engagement looks like and how schools can

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Aboriginal families

This resource sheet from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Engaging Indigenous parents in their children’s education, identifies the key factors behind successful school engagement programs for Indigenous parents in Australia. It reviews evaluation

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