School & Main Institute is pleased to announce that it will work with leadership and staff of the Fall River Public Schools and community partners to design, plan and ultimately develop the Fall River Parent Academy. On March 26, 2015 SMI facilitated a community forum for the Fall River Parent Academy, with over 90 educational professionals and members of community-based organizations in attendance.
Research tells us that if parents are actively engaged in their children’s education – their children achieve at higher rates. If we provide parents with both the knowledge and experiences that build their capacity to support not only their child’s learning but their own personal growth, they become more invested and intentional in supporting their children in ways that result in improved student achievement and overall school success.
While the Academy’s ultimate goal is to improve children’s academic performance, our vision for Fall River is an Academy that not only provides core classes and workshops for parents to help their children, but also includes classes and workshops that are growth courses for parents to learn new skills and opportunities, and certification opportunities whereby parents can increase potential employment and career development.
Fall River Public Schools will be at the forefront of this effort. School & Main is delighted to engage in this work and look forward to the future with Fall River Public Schools.