Parents as Partners in Education Survey Launch

Press Release:

January 11, 2013 Charlottetown —– Parents and guardians across PEI are encouraged to fill out a new ‘Parents as Partners in Education’ survey to be launched January 14 by the PEI Home and School Federation.

The survey is developed and carried out by consultant Vicki Bryanton and funded by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education.  This is the second survey conducted by PEIHSF, the first one having been conducted in 2008.  It explores issues related to parents’ engagement in their children’s education in the English Language School system.  The survey asks questions about areas of focus for the Federation such as parent-teacher interviews, volunteering, bullying and instructional time.  After completing the survey you will also have a chance to enter to win one of five weekly cash prize draws.

Parents play a large role in their child’s education and are asked to indicate through the survey how they are supported by partners in PEI’s system.

"As parents, we want our children to receive the best possible education. This survey will tell us more about how parents are involved in the school community and how they support their children's education in meaningful ways" says Owen Parkhouse, Parent Engagement Chair and Past President of the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation.

"Parents play a powerful  role in our education system and can provide us with valuable insight," said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. "I encourage all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to fill out the survey and to share your thoughts on how we can enhance student achievement."

Results will be publicly reported and used by PEIHSF to develop new initiatives in support of improved parent involvement in education.   For more information, contact the PEI Home and School Federation office at 620-3186 or 1-800-916-0664.

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For more information, contact:
Owen Parkhouse, Parent Engagement Chair/Past President
PEI Home and School Federation
Federation office – 620-3186