In the educational landscape, three main actors share a fundamental role in the integral development of the minor: the educational center, the teacher, and the family. These environments, although different, converge on the primary objective of training future citizens, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in life.
Therefore, coordination between them becomes a key piece to optimize the educational process, creating a solid and enriching learning ecosystem. Several studies support this statement, highlighting the importance of this alliance:
Study by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (2022)
- Title: “2022 Report: The state of education in Spain”
- Findings: The study reveals that families who feel involved in their children’s educational process show greater satisfaction with the educational system in general. Among the aspects that families value most is fluid communication with the educational center, the possibility of participating in decision-making, and the support received to help their children in their learning.
Analysis by the World Bank (2019)
- Title: “Early Learning: What do we know?”
- Findings: The analysis indicates that programs that actively involve families in their children’s school life generate a positive impact on their academic performance and socio-emotional well-being. Successful programs are characterized by establishing fluid two-way communication between school and home, providing families with opportunities to participate in their children’s learning, and offering resources and support so that parents can play an active role in their children’s education.
Recommendations to strengthen coordination
To ensure that each minor achieves their maximum potential, educational centers, educators, and families must actively contribute. The experts at Dide.org, teachers, neuropediatricians, and psychologists propose the following recommendations for the benefit of our minors.
Heads of educational centers
- Promote two-way communication channels: In addition to digital platforms, face-to-face meetings, and telephone channels, other avenues such as social networks, mobile applications, or suggestion boxes can be explored. It is important to ensure that information is accessible to all families, regardless of their socioeconomic or cultural level.
- Promote family participation: Implement specific family participation programs, such as workshops for parents, peer tutoring, or volunteer programs. Social events can also be organized to strengthen the school community and foster interaction between families and educators.
- Generate synergies with the community: Collaborate with local organizations, libraries, cultural centers, and other entities to offer joint activities that enrich the educational experience of students.
Educators:
- Establish contact with families from the beginning: Send a welcome letter at the beginning of the course, hold an initial meeting with each family, or create a presentation video where the teacher introduces themselves and shares information about their teaching style and expectations for the year.
- Maintain fluid and transparent communication: Use various communication channels to keep families informed, such as notebooks, emails, phone calls, or digital platforms. It is important to be proactive in communication and not just wait to have negative news to share.
- Provide opportunities for feedback: Implement satisfaction surveys, organize group or individual meetings with families to collect their opinions and suggestions. It is important to show an open and receptive attitude to the opinions of families.
Families:
- Show active interest in their children’s education: In addition to asking about their school day, reviewing their homework and assignments, and attending meetings and events, families should actively participate in the classroom as volunteers, help with the organization of extracurricular activities, or support the implementation of learning projects.
- Communicate with educators on a regular basis: Do not just wait to receive communications from the educational center, but also take the initiative to contact educators and express any concerns or questions you have about the student’s progress.
- Actively participate in school life: Attending parent meetings, participating in school councils, collaborating in the organization of school events or activities, and being part of parent-teacher associations are some of the ways in which families can actively participate in their children’s school life.
In short, the coordination between educational center, educator, and family is a fundamental pillar for the educational success of the minor. By working together, they contribute to preparing students to face the challenges of the future. It is time to join forces, share responsibilities, and build an unbeatable alliance in pursuit of the integral education of our children.
We encourage you to listen to our Doctor of Psychology, Nuria Ros, on La Tarde con Marina to expand the information on this topic. At Dide.org we are experts in detecting educational, emotional, and behavioral potential and difficulties early in order to intervene. You can access the diagnostic tool at this link.
