Schedule regular meetings Telling parents and students that they are doing a great job is "hollow" praise because it makes no mention of what specific action is being referred to. Offer encouragement rather than praise and offer specific examples of student achievement.
Send home regular communication to parents that provide specific examples of parent-initiated teaching strategies that were successfully used in the class. Follow-up with phone calls offering encouragement and support. This will motivate involved parents to continue working with their children and remain active participants in their learning. It will also encourage less involved parents to become more active members of the educational community.
Celebrate Success! Arrange regular class events which showcase student learning and invite all parents to participate.
Use each event to foster a sense of community, along with an opportunity for parent education and encouragement.
End the school year with a celebration of both student and parent's successes. Try to solicit parents'' commitment to continue as an active participant throughout their child's academic career.
Telling parents and students that they are doing a great job is "hollow" praise because it makes no mention of what specific action is being referred to. Offer encouragement rather than praise and offer specific examples of student achievement. 