Research has shown that parent involvement greatly increases students' success in school and life. It can be difficult to imagine sometimes how you can make the time to be more involved. Listed below are different ways you can be involved in your child’s education:
Communicate with your child’s teacher/s about their strengths and struggles
Discuss with your child about their school day and schoolwork daily
Read class/school/district newsletters
Check/Follow your child’s school/district websites and FACEBOOK pages
Volunteer either during the school day or at events that work with your schedule
Attending parent/teacher conferences and request an interpreter if needed
Watch or go to school board meetings
Ask for materials to be in your home language
Fill out surveys that the school district sends you
Participate in the PTA or other school committees that need parent participation
Attend school events that your student participates in