How parents and families can build partnerships with teachers and support their children's education in the home.
Parents are the primary influence in children's lives.
You are a child's first teacher. As a parent or caregiver you spend more time with each of your children during their lifetime than any teacher will, setting the stage for all educational experiences. Learn how to be an effective parent by developing your parenting skills. Advocacy involves learning about the important issues in the school and community that affect education and actively participating in the decision-making process of your school. Become an active member of your children's school PTA, and participate in school governance by serving on the school's parent or school advisory or management committee.