TL;DR:

• Home visits benefit students by improving behavior, academic performance, and test scores while fostering trust and respect.
• Parents benefit from home visits through reassurance, trust-building, and consistent communication about their child’s progress.
• Teachers experience positive changes in student attitudes, increased confidence, and personal fulfillment, leading to stronger relationships with both students and parents.

At LISA Academy, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. That’s why we financially encourage our teachers to visit their students’ homes. The power of home visits is a tool for enhancing the educational experience for students, strengthening the bond between parents and teachers, and ultimately, contributing to the overall success of our students. In this blog post, we will explore the significant benefits of home visits for students, parents, and teachers and their positive impact on our educational community.

Student Benefits

Better Behavior and Conduct

Home visits establish a personal connection between teachers and students. When students know that their teachers care enough to visit their homes, it often results in improved behavior and conduct in school.

Increase in Academic Performance

Research shows that students who receive home visits tend to perform better academically. The individualized attention and support provided during these visits can help students excel in their studies.

Higher Standardized Test Scores

Home visits can increase standardized test scores. When students feel a stronger connection with their teachers, they are likelier to put in the effort needed to succeed in assessments.

Better Ease of Learning and Trust in Their Teacher

Home visits create a comfortable environment for students to ask questions and seek help. This trust in their teacher can lead to a more positive learning experience.

Forms a Higher Level of Respect for Teachers, Themselves, and Others

Home visits foster mutual respect between teachers and students. This respect extends to how students perceive themselves and interact with their peers.

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Parent Benefits

Feeling Secure, Knowing Teachers Care

Parents gain peace of mind knowing that teachers genuinely care about the welfare of their children. This caring attitude helps build trust between parents and educators.

Ensuring a Safe Environment

Parents can be assured that their children are in a safe and caring environment at school. This reassurance is invaluable to parents.

Creating a Trusting Bond

Home visits create a strong bond between teachers and parents. This bond is built on open communication, understanding, and shared goals for the child’s education.

Confidence in the Future

Parents feel confident that their child’s future is in the hands of teachers who go beyond the call of duty to guarantee each student’s prosperity.

Informed of Progress

Home visits ensure that parents are consistently informed about their child’s academic progress. This open line of communication is vital for a child’s success.

Becoming Part of the School Environment

Home visits allow parents to become actively involved in the school environment, reinforcing the idea that education is a joint effort between home and school.

Teacher Benefits

Positive Student Attitude

Students’ attitudes often change positively after home visits. They feel a deeper connection to their teachers, creating a more positive classroom atmosphere.

Confidence in Providing Assistance

Teachers feel more confident knowing they can provide students with the necessary assistance on their academic journey.

Personal Fulfillment

Teachers benefit from the genuine satisfaction of watching their students succeed throughout their lives.

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What Can You Expect?

1. Strengthened Parent/Teacher Relationships: Home visits build strong, trusting relationships between parents and teachers.
2. Increase in Overall Student Achievement and Test Scores: The positive effects of home visits often result in higher student achievement and improved test scores.
3. Decrease in Student Discipline Issues: A stronger connection with students can lead to a decrease in discipline issues as students are more likely to follow the guidance of a trusted teacher.
4. Increase in Student Attendance: Students who feel a strong connection to their school and teachers are more likely to attend school regularly.
5. Trust, Mutual Respect, Empowerment, and Accountability: Home visits foster a sense of trust, mutual respect, empowerment, and accountability among parents, students, and staff.

Educational Facts

A research study by Stetson, Stetson, Sinclair, & Nix in 2012 found that 84% of the 60 teachers reported that home visits positively affected their relationship with parents.

What Do Teachers Think?

Teachers overwhelmingly support the practice of home visits. They recognize the transformative impact it has on their relationships with students and parents and the positive outcomes it generates in the classroom.

In conclusion, home visits are a powerful educational tool beyond traditional teaching methods. At LISA Academy, we proudly support and encourage our teachers in this endeavor. By embracing the practice of home visits, we are enhancing the educational experience for our students and building stronger, more connected communities dedicated to the success of our future generations.

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About Suzanne Rogers

Suzanne M. Rogers is an accomplished, passionate, technology-inspired educator, experienced conference presenter, and yoga enthusiast. She is the Assistant Director of Public Relations at LISA Academy Public Charter Schools. In addition to her 20 years of work in education, Suzanne also serves on the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Educator Advisory Board, the UCA Executive Advisory Board, the UCA MAT Program Advisory Board, and the SAU ERZ Advisory.

Suzanne’s passion for education and her community is evident in her involvement in these organizations, where she works tirelessly to support students and educators. As an #ArmyMom and former #AFbrat, Suzanne brings a unique perspective to her work, understanding firsthand the sacrifices made by military families. Suzanne exemplifies dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence.