This first set of strategies focuses on the beginning of the school year. Early school contacts will alert parents to important school policies and programs. They also send the message that right from the start the school welcomes and expects all families to be partners in the education of their children.
Open house is one such strategy.
Before it will come early fall mailings. Valuable tips on how to develop each of these are provided below. The beginning of the school year is a key time to communicate with parents. Some will be new to the school. All will want to know what to expect from schools and new teachers, and how they can help their children learn.