Parental Involvement Professional Development Modules

Over the years, research has shown that parents as partners make a positive difference in student school performance. School and parent partnerships will promote the social, emotional, and academic growth of children. Communities and schools must strive to develop meaningful opportunities to become involved in the education of their children.  Schools must empower stakeholders to make a difference in the lives and education of our youth.

Act 603 of 2003 mandates parental involvement professional development for teachers and administrators. Various modules have been developed for Arkansas staff to use in fulfilling this professional development mandate. All or part of the parental involvement modules may be used for individual school needs.

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) adheres to the state’s two mandated parental involvement laws in closing the achievement gap and providing quality parental involvement in all schools.

• Act 307 of 2007 - Arkansas General Assembly Web Site
• Act 603 of 2003 - Arkansas General Assembly Web Site

Modules

2006-2007

• Parent/Teacher Conference
• Act 603 for New Teachers and Parent Facilitators
• Preschool Literacy
• Literacy Tips for Parents, Kindergarten to Third Grade
• Grade Transitions
• Administrators - Building a Foundation for Success

2007-2008

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Partnering with Parents
• Family Involvement Health Module
• Student-Led Conferences

2008-2009

• Social Change and a Healthy Population
• Schools Can't Do It Alone!
• Building Positive Relationships to Promote Parent Involvement
• Family and Community Engagement — Make It Happen!
• Is Your School Culture Happy?

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