Title 1 Teachers at Lincoln County Schools took part in a program called "Engaging Parents in Early Grades Literacy" led by NCCAT faculty member Ernest H. Johnson. The focus was strategies for removing barriers that are hindering the process for involving parents in literacy work with their children. With teachers spending less than 40 hours (out of 168) a week with K-5 students, the need for students to be more involved in literacy activities at home is great.
Numerous studies conclude: Parents are the most important people in a child’s life. Positive changes in achievement, attitude and behaviors are observed for teachers who are provided training (Joyce Epstein of Johns Hopkins Univ.; Anne T. Henderson summary of 50 studies). If the family is critical to success in school, then we need to provide teachers with additional training in how to get parents on their side.
Thanks to Lincoln County School for having NCCAT come to them!
