Story Behind the Curve
The need for increased parental involvement in the current delivery system was identified as an area needing improvement in the community needs assessment conducted by the LMB. A majority of providers indicated (53.7%) that there is not sufficient family involvement in the current service delivery system. Lack of parental/family engagement can lead to children not being successful in school and not attending school as required.
Truancy has been clearly identified as one of the early warning signs that youth are headed for potential delinquent activity, social isolation, and/or educational failure. According to the most recent data from the 2016 Frederick County Needs Assessment the truancy rate of 7.6% remains higher than surrounding jurisdictions, including Carroll, and Howard Counties.
Strategies to improve these indicators
FY 2015 LMB strategies to improve these indicators:
•Frederick County Out of School Programs (which promote pro-socialdevelopment , school and community engagement, and parent involvement)
•Locally funded LMB programs such Children's Mobile Crisis and Health-E Kids: Mental Health
Why Is This Important?
Studies have shown that school success is closely tied to parental involvement. A synthesis of research on parental involvement over the past decade found that, regardless of family income or background, students with involved parents are more likely to:
- Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs
- Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits
- Attend school regularly
- Have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school
- Graduate and go on to postsecondary
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