The role of parents in the academic experience of their children should not be underestimated. Hispanic parents sometimes have a greater challenge if they are not proficient in English. Sponsored by www.drlourdes.net. Seminar developer and Hispanic parental involvement and student achievement specialist.

1. Thirteen Standards for Reaching Parental Proficiency

2. If you wish to use this presentation for educational and non-profit purposes, please contact Dr. Lourdes at: lourdesdr@bellsouth.net The purpose of this presentation is to provide immigrant parents the opportunity to discuss some of the standards that parents must meet in order to reach parental proficiency.

3. Provide for their children’s physical, emotional and social needs

4. Overcome immigrant-related challenges

5. Don’t let themselves fall into a “role reversal” situation

6. Assume an “I can” attitude – victorious vs. victim

7. Know that a quality education leads to a “quality life”

8. Know the role they need to play in their children’s education

9. Have high academic expectation for their children

10. Know that academic proficiency is the result of commitment, focus, feedback and strategy formulation

11. See “failure” as a source of information on how to get better

12. Establish a positive and productive connection with their children’s teachers

13. Make reading a “life style”

14. Make homework part of the daily routine and not a “battle field”

15. Build a strong character in their children’s life

16. Dr. Lourdes Ferrer Hispanic Academic Achievement and Parental Involvement Specialist www.drlourdes.net [email_address]