Summary: <p><img src="//TeachingLearningLeadingK12.podbean.com/mf/web/mg5ab2/family-932245_300.jpg" alt="family-932245_300.jpg" width="259" height="363"> <img src="//TeachingLearningLeadingK12.podbean.com/mf/web/p5b7st/business-2703167_300.jpg" alt="business-2703167_300.jpg" width="281" height="187"></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today, I'm talking about 4 thoughts or misconceptions about involving parents or community members in schools and then I shift to my 3 ways that parents and community members can be helpful in our schools. </span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a lead in to my next episode where I'm talking with a parent who has been very helpful in helping school administration in working with the students and the community. </span></p><br> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4 Thoughts or Misconceptions about involving parents or community members in schools:</span></strong></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. Hidden agendas</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. Only want to write a check (Not really interested in helping.)</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. School leader doesn't want outside input (loss of control)</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. Need direction/Guidance (A how to guide.)</span></p><br> <p> </p><br> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 ways parents or community members can be of assistance:</span></strong></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. Ideas for solving problems</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. Connections in the community</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. Help with addressing major challenges</span></p><br> <p> </p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Parents and community members can help. Involve them.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Length- 13:36</span></p>
