Parent Involvement" Opening Day-Open House Ideas

According to the survey students whose parents are less involved in their education and in the life of the school frequently report that their parents are less involved in school, are less informed about what is happening at the school. Moreover the students tend to not do as well in school as their age mates . Take a look at page 90 in this by report clicking the link.
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On a more positive note, The First Day Foundation has a web site well worth a look . The web site provides a wealth of information and videos about activities for the first day of school. They are big on involving the community and make a convincing case for doing so. Take a look here: First Day Foundation

And finally.... From the Lahontan Valley News. The local school surveyed parents and came up with an idea to offer open house 2 times during the day.
Open House


ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Chuck and Su Amodeo are the authors of "Reaching the Hardest to Involve Parents" teacher/parent training manual. To learn more about parent involvement and training programs, visit their site at : www.parent-involvement-in-schools.com

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