Parent Advocacy – Bullying/Children’s Mental Health

To begin this assignment, explore the following websites:

www.pta.org (Links to an external site.)

http://www.nvpep.org/ (Links to an external site.)

www.learningfirst.org (Links to an external site.)

www.parentsasteachers.org (Links to an external site.)

www.parents4publicschools.com (Links to an external site.)

After exploring each website, pick a topic that appears on several websites (bullying, standardized testing, school improvement, family engagement, etc.). Then search for research articles (at least 2) related to this issue. Write a paper that addresses the following:

Briefly summarize the major issues surrounding your topic (2 – 3 paragraphs).
Describe several different parent perspectives presented on the topic (2 – 3 paragraphs).
Outline a plan as to how you can encourage parents to advocate for their child (2 – 3 paragraphs). Be specific. Use descriptions of what has worked for others as your guide
Provide your reaction and summary (2 – 3 paragraphs).