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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Parents Don't have to be Math or Science Experts...

As a parent, you know that homework can sometimes pose real difficulties for your children. But you don’t have to be an expert in math or science to help your child be successful with homework. Your caring and attention can go a long way. By getting involved with your child’s homework, communication between you and the school improves. You learn more about what is expected of your child in school. And you get a firsthand idea of what students are learning and how well your child is doing. Research shows that if a child is having difficulty with homework, parents should pay close attention. Talk to your child’s teachers to find out what you can do to help.

PIRC Tip CardsParent Tip Cards Available for Parents, Schools, and Community Organizations

NH State PIRC has developed a set of free educational cards that promotes parent involvement in children's education. These 4" x 9" cards offer informational tips on both front and back and take up very little space in the 8-card display (approximately 6" x 9"  at base).

The display is great for a school’s family resource room or PTA meeting room, or other places parents congregate in the community such as physicians offices, child care centers, etc.    

Each display contains the following cards:

  • Your Child and No Child Left Behind
  • Talking with Your Child's Teacher
  • Help Your Child Succeed with Homework
  • Motivating Your Middle School Reader
  • Reading and Writing Skills Begin Early
  • Parent Involvement in your Child's Education Really Matters
  • How to Have Productive IEP Meetings
  • Spanish-Language Information Card

A limited number of displays are offered free each year, with the full cost of $50 being affordable for most schools. Order your free set of individual cards (8 cards), or an entire rack card display (includes 40 of each card, 320 cards total and free refills) today by calling:  (603) 224-7005 or email admin@parentinformationcenter.org.