Offer programs, events and activities related to encouraging parent involvement

1. “Parents as Partners” - information and support to foster parent involvement.

2. “Parent of the Month Club” - recognition of parent contributions to the school community.

3. “Three for Me” Project (parents pledge to volunteer three hours per year per child).

4. “Watch Dogs” (a male mentoring program).

5. “Man on the Move” for minority parents and students.

6. “Booster Clubs” - parent support of school programs and activities.

7. PTA restaurant nights.

8. Parent workshops on how to support student learning in specific subject areas.

9. Programs to encourage English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) parents to become involved with their child’s education.

10. Incorporating student performances into family-oriented events.

11. Orientation day(s) before the first day of school and at back-to-school night (within the first month) to familiarize parents and children with the school setting.

12. Meetings at which supper, desserts, snacks and/or prizes are provided.

13. Planning sessions with parents to help them develop strategies for supporting their child’s success inside and outside of the classroom.

14. IEP meetings and parent-teacher meetings that support parent and student participation.

15. Daily or weekly tutoring sessions in which parent volunteers assist children who need extra remediation in certain areas.