Interactive homework - that encourages children to discuss and interact with their families about what they are learning in class and provides opportunities for families and community members to contribute their knowledge to what children are learning in school. Goal setting - families and teachers collaborate in establishing individual goals for children's learning. Family read aloud programs. Family Interviews - bring parents and children together to participate in activities promoting literacy through communication, writing and reading. Parents and children interview one another about their school experiences and heritage, including topics related to child rearing and family life.
Families can share their stories with school staff and other students.
Family Literacy events - weekly literacy session where families and students meet to read and tell stories in their home language and in English. The importance of story - workshop on how the process of storytelling contributes to the development of literacy. Family Projects Fair - families choose a project, hobby, or skill, to develop and bring to school to share with other families. Make it, Take it - workshop on how parents can make games, flash cards, and activity boxes to use at home. Sets goals and guidelines to ensure the success of the student.