Getting Parents on Board - 9781138998698

Taylor & Francis

Learn how to work more effectively with K\u20135 parents to increase student achievement in math and literacy. Research shows that parent involvement in schools leads to higher test scores and more engaged and enthusiastic students, but it isn\u2019t always easy for teachers to bridge the gap between the home and the school. This insightful book provides helpful, research-based strategies to foster meaningful home\u2013school partnerships and overcome the challenges teachers often face when trying to build relationships with parents. You\u2019ll learn new ways to:\n\n--Promote parent involvement at home and school; \n--Share specific math and literacy strategies with parents to reinforce children\u2019s learning; \n--Plan and organize effective parent conferences that foster true dialogue about a child\u2019s education; \n--Communicate with parents about what you\u2019re teaching and how you\u2019re teaching it, so they can actively contribute to their child\u2019s learning at home; .