Miller d.a.d.s. (dads actively doing stuff) September 15, 2015 “It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”…..Frederick Douglass

 Miller D.A.D.S. stands for Miller dads actively doing stuff.  It is a group of men that are dedicated to being an active part of their child’s education.  The purpose of Miller DADS is to get men more involved in their child’s education and to increase the male presence in the school. What is miller d.a.d.s.?

 Biological fathers  Adopted fathers  Step fathers  Grandfathers  Step grandfathers  Uncles  Cousins  Older brothers  Any positive male in a child’s life Who can join?

 Miller D.A.D.S. agree to serve a minimum of three times per school year (minimum of 30 minutes per visit).  DADS are always welcomed for more than just the 3 minimum visits and to stay longer than the minimum 30 minutes. I don’t want to spend my whole day off at the school! How long do I have to stay?

 DADS have various volunteer opportunities:  Classroom opportunities  Reading to/with a student  Bus arrival  Bus dismissal  Lunch monitor  School wide activities (Holiday meals, Santa shop, etc.) Teachers will not ask you to do any task you don’t feel comfortable performing!! What will I have to do while I’m there cause I don’t know how to do this new math?!

 Research shows:  When fathers are involved children learn more, perform better and exhibit healthier behavior.  Father’s involvement in school activities protects at- risk children from failing or dropping out  Despite a father’s own educational level involvement in their child’s education increases the chance of their child graduating high school and perhaps even attending college.  Even with non-resident, involved dads children get higher grades and fewer behavioral problems than those without involved fathers I don’t see how my coming to the school will make a difference. Isn’t this the kinda stuff moms take care of?

You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect father!! I am not a “perfect” father so I don’t think I should participate….

 Attend parent teacher conferences  Review and/or sign report cards  Attend academic based parent meetings  Visit the child’s classroom  Help with homework  Discuss school progress with child’s mother  Read to child or ask them to summarize what they’ve read  Praise child for good schoolwork  Volunteer at the child’s school So tell me again some ways I can be more involved in my child’s education

 Evans, G.D. & Fogarty, K. (2011). The Hidden Benefits of Being an Involved Father, Education.com, Retrieved from nefits/ nefits/  U.S. Department of Education (2010). A Call to Commitment: Fathers’ Involvement in Children’s Learning, Retrieved from involvement-important-education/ involvement-important-education/ References

Don’t forget to visit the Parent Resource Center Room 404 M – F 8:30am to 3:30pm