Then, in a later issue of the paper, publish the ideas and how they were used. Be sure to include fathers in all school communications. Involve parents in discussions about junior high school while their children are still in elementary school. Do the same for junior high parents before their children reach high school. Establish a Home-School Cooperation Committee.
Exchange reports with other schools.
Urge teacher training institutions to place more importance on home-school cooperation in their teacher education programs. Conduct surveys and provide parents with research on such things as average hours of sleep per night by grade, average hours devoted to homework, television viewing, etc. Have parents contact colleges with suggestions for potential teachers. Link up parents of expelled or suspended students with parents who have successfully dealt with similar problems. Invite parents of a child having difficulties to meet with staff to explore ways to help and to use preventive techniques.