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Parents + Teachers = Student Success

Parents + Teachers = Student Success

OPSA had the honor of presenting on the important topic of how Parents + Teachers = Student Success at a recent statewide teacher professional development conference. We want to ensure everyone can access the information and presentation shared.

In Oklahoma, parent engagement has been shown to significantly improve educational outcomes. Schools with high levels of parent involvement report a 20% increase in student attendance and a 15% higher rate of academic achievement. Research from the Oklahoma State Department of Education indicates that family and community engagement leads to substantial gains in student success, including better attendance and higher academic performance.

Browse the information provided for actionable tips that can be easily implemented by educators and school leaders today!

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Learn the why, the what, and the how of effective parental engagement, along with ideas from parents about what they want to know. BONUS: We also ask for you to share your perspective so that we can create a corresponding parent training on the ways that parents can best help you!

You can access all of the materials, including the presentation, resources, and downloads here.

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