The following questions can help you evaluate how well your school is reaching out to parents. Parenting Goal Help all families establish home environments to support learning. Practices School provides suggestions for home conditions that support learning at each grade level.
Teachers conduct conferences with every parent at least once a year, with follow-ups as needed.
Language translators are provided for minority families. Weekly or monthly folders of student work are sent home and reviewed, parental comments returned to teacher. Practices Set up parent center where volunteers can meet and where resources for parents are located. Send out annual postcard surveys to identify all available talents. Practices Distribute calendar listing possible topics for discussion by parents and students.