Title: The 7 Habits of Parents of Highly Effective Students
1The 7 Habits of Parents of Highly Effective
Students
- N. Jonnell Henry, Ph.D.
- DeKalb County Public Schools, Decatur, GA
- ASCA 2007
- Denver, CO
- This title is based on the book The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
2Today We Will
- Overview
- Discuss Goals
- NCLB Opportunities For School Counselors
- Parents As Allies (Data Supports)
- Review 7 Habits
- Entertain Questions
- Work Session
- Your Perceptions
- Our Perceptions
- Closing Review
3Goals
- Enlist Parents As Your Educational Allies
- Consider Parental Involvement As A RAMP Goal
- AYP Assistance
4NCLB Opportunity for School Counselors
- NCLB
- Building Your Program (RAMP)
- Coordinating School Resources
5NCLB Opportunity for School Counselors
- NCLB 2001
- George W. Bush
- Four Basic Reform Principles
- Stronger accountability for results
- Local control and flexibility
- Expanded options for parents
- An emphasis on effective and proven teaching
methods
6NCLB Opportunity for School Counselors
- NCLB Gives School Counselors
- The Opportunity To
-
- Build Program (RAMP)
- Assist School Community By Coordinating School
Resources - Assist With AYP
7Parents As Allies
- Parents As Allies
- Beneficiaries
- Students
- Teachers
- School Counseling Program
- School Community
87 Habits
- Parents Of Highly Effective Students
- Lead By Example
- Focus On Childs Needs
- Are Radical About Reading
- Talk And Listen
- Are Homework Hounds
- Are Teachers Treasurers
- Teach Responsibility And Independence
97 Habits Lead By Example
- Communicate And Demonstrate That They Value
Education - Commit To Good Attendance
- Follow Up On Request For Student Assistance
- Model And Encourage Active Learning
- Take Responsibility For Their Childs Education
And Behaviors
107 Habits Focus On Their Childs Needs
- Support Childs Strengths And Weaknesses Outside
Of School - Provide Tutoring Early
- Encourage Active Learning
- Learn/Teach The Habits Of Effective Students
- Take Responsibility For Their Childs Education
And Behaviors
117 Habits Are Radical About Reading
- Read Often and Early
- Question Child About Materials
- Have A Daily Reading Time
- Display Reading Materials
- Read For Pleasure With Child
- Deal With Difficulties Early
- Value Reading
- Share Library Experience
- Monitor TV and Gaming
127 Habits Both Talk and Listen
- Help Child Develop Vocabulary And Listening
Skills By Inquiry - Pay Attention To What Child Says
- Ask Questions
- Repeat Back
- Intentionally Practice Giving And Receiving
Directions - Value Childs Conversation
- NOTE poor verbal poor readers
- poor listeners not good at following
directions.
137 Habits Are Homework Hounds
- Monitor Homework And Ensure It Is Complete
- Never Complete Assignments For Child
- Have A Designated Area And Time
- Have All Supplies Available At Home And School
- Remove Distractions
- Do Not Expect Perfection
- Do Not Expect To Understand All Homework- Support
Child - Praise Child
147 Habits Are Teachers Treasures
- Ensure Child Has Good Attendance
- Discuss Disagreements With School Personnel
Without Child Present - Know, Communicate And Support School Rules
- Volunteer
- Take Responsibility For Their Childs Education
And Behaviors
157 Habits Teach Responsibility And Independence
- Establish And Enforce Rules At Home
- Allow Child To Suffer Consequences
- Settle Disagreements With School Personnel
Without Child Present - Allow Child To Have Chores
- Teach Child Steps To Breakdown Large
Jobs/Projects - Closely Monitor In School Behavior
16Dont Parents Already Know This? Why Insult
Their Intelligence?
- Yes
- Some Do
- Maybe
- I Am Not Sure
- Even So, Knowledge And
- Application Are Not The
- Same Thing
17Work Session
- Your Perceptions
- Our Perceptions
18Information Dissemination
Getting The Word Out!
- Our Needs And
- Wants Are The
- Same
- Successful
- Students
19Closing Review
- Let Us Share!
- What Will You Take With
- You?
- What Will You Leave
- Behind?
20References
So long and have a great time at the conference!
- Thank you for stopping by!
- A reference page is
- attached to your
- handout or email me at n_jonnell_henry_at_fc.dekalb.k
12.ga.us