The following link will direct you a webpage from Clark County schools.
http://www.ccsd.net/departments/guidance-counseling/parents-make-a-difference-monthly-newsletter
This webpage contains information about Guidance for students and involves parents as well. There are tabs for academic development, college and career readiness, personal social development, and tips for parents. I really like how the design of this website is directed for parents and guardians and is easy to navigate through. This website is also friendly for Spanish speaking families. Perhaps if more schools would go above and beyond to extend to families, there would be a closer bond between the school and home front that would benefit the needs of students more. As i grow and emerge as a more proficient school counselor this is an idea that i would like to implement to reach into the homes of our students.
Try this link if the link in the blog will not open.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ccsd.net
A link for parents on one's webpage is always helpful. Twice this week, I have been asked by parents for resources to use for ACT preparation. Even though we may think they don't check out teacher/counselor/administrator webpages, lots of parents check there first when looking for assistance. Also, I think it is wonderful that this webpage addresses our Spanish-speaking families.
ReplyDeleteWe have a few Spanish speaking families in our school and more within the district so I was pleased to see that a school actually addressed the multicultural aspect. Sometimes we take for granted that parents know where to look for simple (or what we think should be easy enough) resources, but they need some direction on where to look for things like ACT prep. That is great though that parents are involved enough where you are to want resources.
DeleteI think that many schools do forget to go above and beyond to accomodate and reach the families of the children they serve. Our school included. We have a few students who have at least one parent who speaks another language as their primary form of communication. It would be nice for them to be able to completely understand what is going on at the school also. I think this is great.
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