Gestión educativa y vinculación familiar: Análisis para la mejora en educación parvularia

Abstract

This article presents a research study on educational management practices in a preschool in Valparaíso, Chile, focusing on the family and community dimension. The objective was to examine how the institution engages with families and the community, using the Performance Indicative Standards (EID EP) for early childhood education institutions as a reference framework. A quantitative approach with a descriptive design was applied, collecting data through a questionnaire administered to the pedagogical team. The sample included one principal, 13 early childhood educators, and five teaching assistants. The variables analyzed were: welcoming and knowledge of families, family participation in the Institutional Educational Project (PEI), and communication and collaboration between the educational center and families. The results revealed strengths in family welcoming practices and communication, but also areas for improvement regarding family participation in the PEI, coordination with external organizations, and transition processes between early childhood and primary education. It is concluded that management practices must be strengthened to promote greater family participation, improve collaboration with the community, and ensure a successful educational trajectory for students.