In this episode, I speak with Christina Hidek, an expert in parent engagement, about the vital role of parent communities in schools. We explore the numerous benefits of empowered parent groups and how schools can build strong, collaborative relationships with parents.
Episode Highlights
- The wide-ranging benefits of engaged parent communities for schools, students, and parents.
- Uncovering hidden parent talents and skills to enrich the school community.
- Moving beyond traditional parent involvement like bake sales to more strategic partnerships.
- Real-world examples of how parents have helped schools solve critical challenges.
- Strategies for overcoming barriers and adversarial relationships between schools and parents.
- The importance of open communication and mutual goal-setting.
- How to effectively support and empower parent groups.
- The school leader's role in fostering positive parent-teacher relationships.
Key Takeaways
- Engaged parent communities are invaluable assets to schools.
- Schools should actively seek to understand and utilise the diverse skills and talents within their parent community.
- Open communication and collaboration are essential for building strong parent-school partnerships.
- School leaders play a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive relationship with parent communities.
Links Mentioned
- Christina's Facebook Community: Superstar PTO Leaders Group
Episode Partner
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Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.
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