Title: Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
Headings: Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
Keeping Parents Involved in the Classroom
The Value of the Parent Advocate
Tips for Clear Communication
Opening the Classroom to Parents
Send the Classroom Home
Build a Long Term Relationship

Content: A child who is struggling with math can get some extra drills at home, while a child who is having trouble with reading comprehension might have a few extra exercises that are led by their parents. To get parents involved in supporting academics at home, they need to be informed about their child’s specific needs. To open up the lines of communication, consider sending out weekly progress reports, scheduling phone meetings, having face-to-face meetings and sending home extra materials for parents to keep at home. Opening the Classroom to Parents
Teachers can always use an extra pair of hands to pass out papers, organize supplies, help with line monitoring and complete many daily tasks. This can make a parent assistant a valuable tool in creating an encouraging and comprehensive learning environment. Invite parents to volunteer in the classroom to give them extra exposure to current teaching methods and curriculum. They can then use consistent vocabulary when discussing schoolwork with children at home. To organize volunteers, teachers can send out regular invitations or post a volunteer schedule that allows parents to see what teachers need and when. Send the Classroom Home
Many parents spend considerable time at home going over homework and offering other instructional activities. To make the best use of this time, be sure to stay in touch with parents.