PUBLICATIONS
Publications are either for sale or free distribution:
No Child Left Behind: What’s in it for Parents
Because federal law gives parents a lot of power if they know how
to use it, this guide by Anne Henderson was developed to identify
key leverage points for parents. It helps them understand their
rights and responsibilities regarding annual school accountability
reports. It provides tips for working effectively
with teachers, principals and school boards.
(download PDF, 1.2MB) $7.00
per copy
Table
of contents
Appendix A: What
Must a Title I School Do To Promote Parent Involvement?
Appendix B: What Must School
Districts Do To Promote Parent Involvement?
Appendix C: What Must States
Do To Promote Parent Involvement?
Appendix D: No Child Left Behind
Act, Title I, Section 1118: PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Appendix E: What if Your Child’s
School Is “In Need of Improvement?”
Appendix F: Attention: Parents
of English Language Learners
(download
Spanish version PDF, 560KB)
Parents and Teachers Talking Together: A Handbook for
Facilitators
This guide outlines the four-hour workshop the Prichard Committee
has used to help bridge gaps between over 12,000 parents and teachers
since 1994. It includes a guide for coordinators of the event
plus information about results of the dialogues.
A short introductory dvd accompanies the guide. $75 (download
Order Form)
The Case for Parent Leadership
This guide, by Anne Henderson and others, draws on research
and actual experience with parent engagement programs, like the
Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership, to document the impact
of parent involvement on student achievement. It includes exercises
and talking points to help parents and educators understand the
importance of parent leadership, the various roles parents can play,
and the positive impact they can have as strong partners with schools.
$10 (download
PDF, 397 KB)
Mobilizing Citizens for Better Schools
This book written by Bob Sexton, Executive Director of the Prichard
Committee, focuses on the formation of the Prichard Committee to
“galvanize the citizens of Kentucky to attack the state’s
historic educational deficits. Based on his wealth of experience
and success with the Prichard Committee, Sexton provides invaluable
guidance for citizens of all states who are interested in implementing
school reform.
order
your copy of Mobilizing Citizens for Better Schools by:
Robert F. Sexton
OTHER HELPFUL TOOLS
10 Tips for Parents Who Choose To Stay Put
This is an easy-to-read, four-page guide targeted at parents who,
for a variety of reasons, choose to have their child stay in his
or her current school rather than transfer to another one.
See
guide (122KB, pdf).
12 Things Parents Should Know and Expect
As a parent, here are 12 things you should know about and expect
from your schools ...and yourself.
See
guide (290KB, pdf).
Contact Information
Telephone
859-233-9849 ext. 226
FAX
859-233-0760
Postal address
167 West Main Street, Suite 310
Lexington, KY 40507
Electronic mail
General Information:
mtoney@centerforparentleadership.org
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