My first Magazine EDUCARE MAGAZINE SPECIAL NOVEMBER EDITION 2019

50 educarelearning educarecontent 3 THE ROLL CALL OF AWARDEES Exciting careers, parenting, lifestyle, leadership trainers, social media, entrepreneurship skills Share school facilities with other agencies such as Parks and Recreation to offer children's after-school programs, as well as adult computer, language and other training classes. Family recreation opportunities could be offered in the evening or on weekends. PHOTO: GETTYIMAGES one meetings and home visits will enhance support. " Time and Location The area served by the school needs to be taken into consideration when planning parent involvement. Being flexible with the time of day and location of meetings and activities will allow all parents to take part at least occasionally. Consider meeting in community centers, apartment buildings or other facilities located near where families live. Try to schedule special events that will not conflict with other school or community activities. " Parent Conferences When parent conferences are scheduled, offer an interpreter if needed, or if appropriate, have their child act as an interpreter. Make sure you begin with a positive, encouraging comment about the child (see Guidelines for Educator- Parent Conferences Concerning Angry Children). At the conclusion of the conference, ask each parent to complete a survey form that includes questions about his or her occupation, hobbies, talents, interests, and work schedule that will assist in future scheduling. Provide space where parents can write concerns and/or their specific needs. If completion of the form appears to be difficult for the parents, an interview may be necessary. Collect the forms, and if possible, address their concerns before they leave. 50 | www.cedmagazineng.com April 2017 Educare November 2019 " C h i l d C a r e a n d Transportation Whenever possible provide childcare and transportation so that the majority of parents can be included in various conferences, meetings, and activities. " Volunteers Invite parents to provide classroom enrichment activities such as discussing their occupation, hobby, or talent. They may also provide art, music, or a cultural awareness program. Ask them to assist as a helper or tutor, accompany field trips, or perform a variety of routine administrative duties such as answering the phone, helping in the library, or keeping other parents informed. " Parent Room or Resource Center Establish a comfortable place in each school where parents feel welcome to come with their young children to learn or work on school projects with other parents. These are often staffed by a parent advocate or family resource coordinator who links families with schools and community services such as medical treatment, child care, job training, mental health facilities, shelters, food stamps, parenting classes, literacy programs, libraries, English language classes, emergency assistance, clothing, or school supplies. " Accessibility " Parent Training Sponsor workshops to improve parenting skills. Provide childcare, food or other incentives. Stress the importance of modeling positive behaviors and ways to help children learn at home. In addition, recruit parent leaders who are representative of the student population to attend conferences and training. Promote parent involvement in advisory councils or committees that plan together and make decisions regarding school policies. Parents differ greatly regarding their preferences, capabilities and time available; therefore, schools must offer a variety of ways parents can become involved. Helping parents feel they are valuable partners in their children's education takes time and effort, but the results will be better home-school cooperation and increased student success. By Leah Davies, M.Ed. www.kellybear.cim Leah Davies received her Master's Degree from the Department of Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Auburn University. She has been dedicated to the well-being of children for over 44 years as a certified teacher, counselor, prevention specialist, parent, and grandparent. Leah Davies, M.Ed. www.kellybear.com. EDUCATION AND TRANSFORMATION LEADERSHIP AWARD NOVEMBER 2919 VOL.3 ISSUE 11 N100 GREAT ALHAJA RAMOTA ABBAS ( PROPRIETRESS, ALTITUDE SCHOOLS) 2 01 9 GREAT 2 0 1 9 Celebrating Education And Transformation Leadership RECOGNITION 53 GIRLS ARE BOLD BLACK GIRLS COLD STEM AND AFRICA DEVELOPMENT SMILE- WORLD’S POWERFUL GESTURE MRS. BOSE ADEKEYE Celebrating Education And Transformation Leadership RECOGNITION “Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile” (PROPRIETRESS, CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS) EDUCARE GREAT SCHOOLS AWARD ACCESS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS MARVANGEL SCHOOLS CREAMVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SPECIAL QUALITY COUNTS AWARDS SONA AGRO ALLIED FOODS LIMITED EURO GLOBAL FOODS & DISTILLERIES LTD D E P A R T M E N T S 26 LEARNING THE POWER OF CODING Butterfield's dream job is to become an astrophysicist at NASA. 32 ATTITUDE AND SUCCESS GIRLS ARE BOLD Inspire girls to be bold, confident, courageous, and fearless 19 GOVERNANCE CHANGING THE NARRATIVE OF OYO STATE EDUCATION SECTOR Highlights some of the measures put in place by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to address standard 9 HEALTH BUILDING ECONOMIES BY CLOSING IMMUNIZATION GAP A healthy child does not need costly healthcare and medical treatment. 18 ENVIRONMENT 16 SMILE- WORLD’S POWERFUL GESTURE “THE CLIMATE DOESN’T NEED AWARD” Greta Thunberg turns down top environmental honor 45 LEARNING STEM Education And African Development 49 PARENTING INCREASING PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL Educators should not assume that if parents or guardians are uninvolved, they are disinterested. 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