This brochure presents guidelines to help parents and educators work together in developing young readers. The brochure states that supporting a child is best accomplished when parents and teachers share common methods and basic understandings about the reading process. It describes ways parents can help their children as readers, outlining three…

The third volume in the Transition Magician series, this book is designed to help early childhood professionals in supporting the parents of young children. The book provides activities for parents and young children for home and away from home to guide children through difficult transition times and to make the most of valuable opportunities for…

In schooling, a learning community is founded on its members, consisting of teachers, children, parents and people who care. As the person with the professional responsibility for building and sustaining a learning community, the teacher is challenged to attend closely to three key areas: classroom environment, curriculum, and social…

Describes a program to involve parents productively in their children's reading instruction. (JL)

Outlines a year-long approach to monitoring student progress and soliciting help from parents and pupil personnel staff when learning problems develop. (SJL)

The phenomenon of "school-hopping" (students transferring frequently to different schools) and its effects on students is discussed. Strategies for teachers to use with parents who practice school-hopping (often to deny that their child may be in need of special help) are described. (CJ)

Contends that effective communication builds parent support for a reading program and offers practical suggestions on how to improve parent school communication. (FL)

The San Antonio Teachers Council (SATC) has prepared a manual on classroom discipline that helps teachers and parents to understand and guide student behavior. SATC has written other brochures and newsletters and has also sponsored programs for parents and teachers. (JD)

Presents ideas for teachers who want to get parents involved: start reaching out to parents before school starts; make written contact with parents and students before school begins; follow up with a phone call inviting their participation; communicate expectations; show commitment all year; and walk in a parent's shoes. (SM)

A study of homework strategies with regular and special education elementary school teachers led to guidelines concerning development of innovative homework assignments, use of a homework planner, teaching of study skills, and ways of involving parents and encouraging peer support. (DB)

Describes the use of teacher researcher teams in problem solving and evaluation in the David A. Ellis School's Schools Reaching Out project. Provides guidelines for such teams in other schools. (DM)

The article describes nontraditional forms of parent-teacher interaction including using computer software programs to generate messages, telephones or phone answering machines with recorded messages, aides and paraprofessionals, and the Passport (a spiral notebook carried by the child in which teachers write notes). (DB)

A more effective partnership for the advocacy of integrated educational options can be formed when parents and professionals work in concert. Eleven strategies for securing integrated options are offered, including working with the media, working within other advocacy organizations, influencing others in the school system, and consulting with…

Offers guidelines for childcare providers in working with parents to accomplish mutual goals. Focuses on building a relationship with families; articulating a clear philosophy; setting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical goals for the curriculum; using the environment to communicate the philosophy and goals of the curriculum; and…

Offers research-based suggestions for strengthening home-school partnerships, with emphasis on the significance of communication. The article discusses qualities of the teacher-leader, five types of parent involvement, and dialog development; it includes a checklist for an effective parent-school partnership. (SM)