Parents are a child's first teachers.
However, when children enter the school system this valuable and unique relationship somehow changes. But many schools and school districts are beginning to realize that this change need not occur and are taking steps to keep parents involved by adopting the National Head Start Model of Parent Involvement. The Head Start Model is based on the realization that parent involvement is essential in affecting positive change in children. The workshops provided the teachers with ideas on how to positively communicate with parents. Additionally, teachers experimented with ways to involve parents and children in an effective home learning experience with the opportunity for feedback.