Five Principals of Successful Parent Involvement
- Involvement should happen both at the school and at home. When you are at the
school to help, remember that you are there for all the children, not just your own.
- Help students when they ask for help, but never do the work for them. Instead, show
them how to do a similar problemso they can understand the process.
-Be an advocate for your child. If you are concerned about your child’s progress or if you
have other concerns, make an appointment to talk to your child’s teacher.
- Be careful not to complain about everything, but choose your concerns carefully. A
parent who does nothing but complain is often not taken seriously and not an effective
advocate for their children.
- Stay positive. Don’t let your child hear you make negative comments about your child’s
teacher. Never let your child hear you say that you don’t know if she can do it.
- When you are frustrated, it’s best to take a break and have your spouse, an older sibling,
or a family friend help your child for a while.