Family Partnership

Family/School/Community Partnership because we are ALL advocates for the children! (from National Coalition for Parent Involvement)

o   Parent involvement is critical, they are the child’s first and most important teachers

1.     Support Communication

About: progress, objectives, methods of assessment, behavior/attitudes

Via: letter, conferences, phone, email, internet (blog/website), open house/parties, portfolio, suggestion box, open door policy, Dr. Jean –brain tickets

2.     Support School Activities

a.     Volunteers, tutors, aides, field trips, events: assemblies, performances, family friendly atmosphere

3.     Support Home Activities

a.     Study habits, interactive hw, bedtime, attendance, bring home activities, skill practice, enrichment games, school expectations