Engaging Parents in Education: Lessons From Five Parental Information and Resource Centers

"The purpose of this guide is to explain "how to" strategies that the Parent Information Resource Centers (PIRCs) use to improve or expand their parental involvement programs in public schools." (click here to go to this USDOE web page) or call NH State PIRC at (800) 947-7005 to request a printed copy.

12 Tips for Parent Involvement

1)	Take your child to school on the first day.
2)	Let your child know that school is important. Be sure to ask questions about homework, and set up a quiet place for your child to work.
3)	Read everything that is sent home from school—report cards, homework assignments, school lunch plans, and vacation and bus schedules. Show your child that you are well informed.
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Links to Web Resources

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• Parent Information Center — Home of Parent Information Center on Special Education, NH State PIRC, NH Connections, SSECT, & other programs.


• NH Department of Education


• National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) - advocates for the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and fosters relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people.


• Parent Involvement Matters — A resource for educators, school administrators, parent leaders, researchers, parent educators and coaches, trainers and other professionals working to increase parental involvement in education.


• Great Schools — "Involved Parents. Successful Kids." Their mission is to empower and inspire parents to become involved in their children's education. Lots of articles and tips for parents at every grade level. Users can rate their local schools and schools can post detailed profiles.


• Education World: Parent Involvement in Schools — many articles and tips for schools and parents


• NEA Help for Parents — www.nea.org/parents/index.htm


• Project Appleseed — a catalyst in the implementation of effective, research based, model parent and community involvement programs that increase social capital, improves the lives of families and revitalizes schools and communities across the United States.


• National PTA — www.pta.org


• NH PTA — www.nhpta1.org


• Parenting Styles -- This UK site explores the different styles of parenting and how they have changed over the years and generations.



• Parent’s Universal Resource Experts, Inc. (P.U.R.E.) — Information and resources for parents with children and teens that are at risk.


• Read-Write-Think — A partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Verizon Foundation, providing educators and students with access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through free, Internet-based content.


• Homework Guidance from US Department of Education


• Figure This! -- Math homework help for parents


• Dictionary for Dads -- A comprehensive website covering just about everything fathers should know about caring for their children at different ages and stages, from health to education to emotions.


• National Center on Fathering -- another comphrensive website featuring a wealth of information for single or married dads, and a variety of programs that dads can become involved in.
  
  
• TutorHunt -- An online site connecting students and private tutors.

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Try a search of the above-listed websites only!