Student achievement bolstered by innovative
program
Castle Hill Elementary School in Lauderhill, recently
received state honors for its outstanding parent and family engagement program.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Tony Bennett recognized Castle Hill’s Everyone
Counts Family Program as one of the state’s most exemplary parental involvement
programs on Saturday, July 13 at the Florida Parent Teacher (PTA) Association
2013 Leadership Conference in Palm Harbor. In all, 10 top parental programs were
honored statewide.
The Florida Department of Education Parental Involvement
Recognition Program honors the programs that successfully engage parents in
meaningful school-based programs.
“Parents are the foundation of their child’s learning, and I
am honored to recognize Florida’s schools for engaging parents through these
innovative programs,” said Commissioner Bennett. “We know that parents play a
key role in our education system and Florida is fortunate to have a wide array
of incredible programs that support student achievement.”
The program is made possible through a long-standing
partnership with State Farm Insurance. Select schools are recognized for
developing and supporting parent involvement initiatives in their school
community. The awards provide an opportunity for schools to share successful
ideas statewide and encourage replication of programs that promote all levels of
parental participation in education.
District volunteer/family involvement directors submitted
school award applications and nominations. Award-winning parent involvement
programs represent various facets of family involvement such as learning at
home, parenting, nurturing, volunteering and communicating with school
policymakers and local advocates.
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