It is the belief of the Department of Education that parent and community involvement is imperative for student success.  In support of that effort, the department works with the Delaware State parent Advisory Committee and the Committee of Practitioners.

Delaware State Parent Advisory Council (DSPAC)

Purpose

The purpose of DSPAC shall be to develop a climate of harmony, understanding, and cooperation which fosters a positive working relationship with the Department of Education, local school districts, parents, guardians, and others who have the following objectives:

1. To enhance the educational opportunities for all  educationally disadvantaged children  and their parents in Delaware;

2. To improve the awareness of local school groups, parents, and the community as it relates to the laws, regulations, and guidelines of the Federal programs and its projects;

3. To promote an exchange of knowledge, experiences, and ideas among parents, educators, and community organizations;

4. To promote advice, training, and technical assistance to school groups, parents, and interested citizens in both the public and private sectors

5. To develop resources and materials that will aid parents, parent groups, and other concerned citizens to understand their role in Federal programs and projects;

6. To serve as a parent link between the Department of Education, local Boards of Education, School District Administrations, and Federal offices to improve parental participation in Federal programs and educational systems.

Membership

The DSPAC has representation from districts, charter schools, and community organizations.

 

Parent Resources in Delaware

Committee of Practitioners

DSTP Score Results Guide for Parents

Child, Inc.

Parent Information Center of Delaware

The Delaware Parent School

National Parent Resources

Get involved in your child's education!

US Dept. of Education's "Especially for Parents " Page

US Dept. of Education's Guidance on the Parental Involvementprovisions of NCLB

Questions Parents Ask About Schools

National Parent Information Network

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education

Family Education Network

National PTA Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs

Education World's Parent Center

Parent Smart

Article:  "Title I as a Tool for Parent Involvement"

Children's Help In Learning Development

Child & Family Web Guide from Tufts University

National PTA

From the US Dept. of Education: Working with Parents and the Community

National Center for Family Literacy

"Getting the Most out of Homework"

National PTA and National Football League Partnership

"Ten Ways To Help Your Child Succeed"

Epstein's 6 Types of Involvement (strengthen school-family-community partnerships)

Contact information
Amelia Hodges  
Director, Career, Technical, and Consolidated Programs 
Delaware Department of Education
Telephone: (302) 857-3320
Fax: (302) 739-1780