24.10.2016Coordinators of Parent clubs discussed the creation of Public Councils, United schools and how parents can participate in school life
Inspiration and optimism. These words can describe impressions of the training of active parents from the schools included in the program of Center "Amalipe" and TSA "Every student will be a winner". Dozens coordinators and activists of Parental clubs met to discuss how to engage more effectively in school life. The large number led to the need for two separate trainings: the parents from Northern Bulgaria met from 7th to 9th of October and those from South Bulgaria - from 14th to 16th of October .
The center of discussions, as expected, have become the changes that occur in schools after the entry into force of the new Act on pre-school and school education. The formation of public councils and the establishment of United Schools (teaching from 1 to 10 grade) was discussed and participants were planning how to engage effectively in the process. The traditional topics such as how to involve more parents of all ethnic groups, rights and obligations in education, prevention of early marriages were also among the discussed themes.
During the meetings, parents were introduced to the child-centered approach that puts the child and his interest in the center of care for him. This approach is at the heart of the Early Marriage Prevention Methodology developed for working with parents within the Network of Early Marriage Prevention Network.
Presentation of Public Councils and United Schools see here
Presentation of rights and obligations in education, see here
Participation in such a meeting inevitably loaded with optimism. Contrary to the widespread stereotypes that Roma do not value education and contrary to the prevailing in our geographical widths pessimism, one could easily feel the development of the Roma community through annual meetings of active parents from the school network Amalipe. From year to year there are more motivated and committed parents. Their energy and willingness to make change inspires all of us to even more hard work.
Together we will succeed, active parents! And every student will be a winner!
Detailed information, presentations and photos from the training of parents in Northern Bulgaria refer to:
Detailed information, presentations and photos from the training of parents from South Bulgaria refer to:
