Parent Support Group
Experience
and research suggest that when parents and other adults show an
interest in and support a child's education, the child's chances
for academic success are greatly increased. Parent involvement and
participation educational activities can often be a motivator for
the child. Interest and support can raise his or her academic achievement,
improve attitudes and performance, and foster better communication
The Parent Support Group is composed of Upward Bound staff and all the parents/guardians
of currently enrolled CSULB Upward Bound students. Parents are encouraged
to be active members of Parent Support Group during the academic year and summer
residential program. There are plenty of
parent committees
to join!
Goals
- To support the academic and social policies of the CSULB Upward
Bound Program.
- To provide extended services and experiences that
are not readily available through the program, which would be
beneficial to the students.
How does the Parent Support Group operate?
Approximately 5 Parent Support Group meetings will be held during the academic
year, September through May; and approximately 3 meetings will
be held during the summer. These meetings will focus on program
updates, as well as planning and implementing activities for the
students.
Parents are asked to contribute a minimum 10 hours of support
services throughout the year.
How can Parent Support Group help Upward Bound?
Parent Support Group members can help the Upward Bound Program by:
- chaperoning
- carpooling
- monitoring tutorials
- providing refreshments for meeting
- serving on committees
- providing nutrition snacks for Saturday instruction
