Home-School Parterships

Paper Summary:

Discusses if this partnership helps children's literacy. Reviews studies on the topic. Contends that parental involvement helps resolve their children's literacy problems. Maintains that the school needs to take responsibility for the creation of this partnership. Cultural considerations. Teacher training. Parent-teacher relationships. Community assistance. Role of technology.

From the Paper:

"BUILDING HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS CAN SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO STRUGGLE WITH LITERACY

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research paper was to determine if home- school partnerships support children who struggle with literacy. A review of the literature on this topic provided evidence that parents are interested in their children's education and their involvement does help to resolve literacy problems. Since home school partnerships result in increased parental involvement, they are considered to be supportive of children with literacy problems. Additionally it was concluded that the school needs to take responsibility for the creation of this partnership. Findings implied that teacher training may be necessary to further the development of optimal relationships between parents ..."

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