Parents and guardians across Guyana will soon have access to a new online platform offering guidance, counselling and educational resources to help them better support their children’s academic performance and emotional development.
Minister of Education Sonia Parag has announced that the Ministry will officially launch Parent Connect on Thursday, through the Guyana Digital School.
The initiative is intended to provide parents with the knowledge, practical guidance, and resources needed to play a more active role in their children’s education and overall development, both inside and outside the classroom.
Parag explained that the platform would serve as a dedicated learning and support space for parents who may need assistance navigating the challenges of raising and educating their children.
“It’s a platform where we will be assisting parents with giving necessary support for their children,” the Minister said.
She explained that parents would be able to access guidance and counselling services, while learning more about the educational opportunities and support systems already available through the Ministry of Education and its various departments.
According to Parag, the initiative recognises that many parents want to contribute more meaningfully to their children’s education but may not always have the knowledge or resources to provide the assistance needed.
A major focus of Parent Connect will be helping parents better understand how to support their children with schoolwork and everyday challenges.
Parag said the platform would provide opportunities for parents to develop skills that could help them guide their children academically, including offering assistance with homework.
Beyond academic support, she highlighted the importance of helping parents understand their children’s emotional needs and development.
The Minister said resources relating to emotional intelligence would also form part of the initiative, enabling parents to provide support beyond traditional classroom learning.
“We know that there are many parents who want to support their children outside of just being there and physically present. We know that you want to be a part of their development journey,” Parag stated.
She noted that being actively involved in a child’s development requires more than ensuring the child attends school or completes assignments.
Parents must also be equipped to offer encouragement, emotional guidance and practical assistance as their children navigate different stages of life.
Parent Connect will also provide an interactive environment where parents can contribute their experiences, personal stories and motivational messages.
Parag explained that the Ministry wants the platform to encourage engagement among parents rather than simply provide information.
She said the initiative would create opportunities for parents to learn while sharing experiences that could help others support their children.
“But also, it’s really a learning platform for you, you the parent. And we think that that is extremely important in supporting your children,” she said.
The Minister encouraged parents and guardians to participate in the initiative when it launches on Thursday.
She also urged them to monitor the Ministry of Education’s official Facebook page and the Guyana Digital School page for additional information on accessing the platform.
Parag said she was looking forward to engaging directly with parents through the initiative.
