Parents as partners

The framework of Epstein plays a key role in the training. It distinguishes six types of parent involvement in schools. Five types from Epstein’s model are used in the course because we believe they are the most relevant for teachers.
 In the course the following types of involvement are used:

1. Communicating
2. Learning at home
3. Parenting
4. Volunteering
5. Decision making

Structure of the training

Module 1: Opening module.
Module 2: Parent participation (incl. a case study)
Module 3: Sharing in relation to the learning process
Module 4: Supporting learning at home
Module 5: Supporting parents in raising their children
Module 6: Course completion

Each day the training starts with a devotion based on a passage from the Bible. These devotions put the themes of the day in the light of the Kingdom of God. It may also encourage participants to have their values and ambitions aligned with God’s purposes for education and collaboration with parents.

Target group

Any teacher who would like to have more knowledge, better skills and a change of attitude in collaborating with parents.

Goals of the training

After the training you will:

• Be aware of the importance of parent participation;
• Know how to reflect on the responsibility of raising and educating children from a biblical perspective in order to act as a partner of parents;
• Be able to analyze communication with parents in the light of ‘what is appropriate’;
• Know how to share important aspects of the learning process with parents in an effective way;
• See opportunities for sharing with parents how they can improve their home situation to make it more favourable for learning.

More information

For more information about this training and to apply, please contact us!