Family Engagement Practice Guide from AERO
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) published a guide to family engagement for schools in 2005. At only 8 pages, it’s a brief, plain-language guide
What stratagies can be used to make family engagement really work?
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) published a guide to family engagement for schools in 2005. At only 8 pages, it’s a brief, plain-language guide
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
Families tend to become less engaged with their children’s schooling as the students move into their senior years. Though sustaining a strong connection between school
This article from the Brookings Institution points out that, “For many families of children with disabilities, being involved in their child’s learning and school is
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
Here’s a great example of a Family Engagement Policy from Broadmeadows Valley Primary School in Melbourne’s north-west. A few excerpts: From the “Rationale” section: Broadmeadows
Research shows significant benefits for students and educators when schools actively partner with families to support young people’s learning and development, including lower rates of
This ‘Spotlight’ article from the Australian Institute for Teacher and School Leadership (AITSL) summarises research on the impact of different types of engagement, and points
“Stronger family, school, and community partnerships help ensure that relational trust is at the foundation of schools, and that all the actors can work together
We’re always looking for innovative ways for schools to engage with their parent communities, especially schools with widely scattered communities such as those in remote
Check out the Colour Explosion Fun Run from Australian Fundraising – it’s a Fun Run with a difference!
Our friend Mandy at Fundraising Directory has put together a list of quick and easy fundraisers that you can get underway without too much fuss: 5 cent
A Car Boot Sale can be a fun way to raise some money. Thanks to Mandy from Fundraising Directory for these tips: Make certain you have
How about running a ‘baby photos of the staff’ competition for your school? Entry can be a gold coin and the baby photos of the
2020 has been another busy year for Parents Victoria. We wanted to bring you a snapshot of our achievements for the year. Major Events Parents
According to a report on 3AW, new research has found that two thirds of Victorian parents are worried about their child’s education after the state’s
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