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Bulletin:School Councils: Parents as Partners in School Decision Making , State Law, Membership and Responsibilities and School Improvement Plan, Available in English,
Spanish or
Portuguese
Bulletin: Parent-Teacher Conferences: Tips for Success, Before, During and After the Conference, Available in English,
Spanish or
Portuguese
Pointers: Working with Your School is designed to help families understand their school system and gives strategies families can use to support their children in school. English, Spanish, or Portuguese
Bulletin: Parent-Teacher Relationships (2003) No matter the age or grade of your children, building good relationships with teachers is vital. In addition to practical advice on how to build partnerships, this Bulletin reviews the No Child Left Behind Act, and describes the NCLB requirement for “Highly Qualified Teachers.” English, Spanish or Portuguese
Bulletin: Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences (pps. 2 & 3) and Developing Strong Study Habits (pps. 1 & 4) (2001). The first article suggests ideas for parents to consider before, during, and after parent-teacher conferences, including specific questions to ask at the conferences. The second article focuses on seven ways to help children develop strong study habits. English, Spanish or Portuguese
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has developed a series of booklets for parents covering many of the ways parents can help their children at home.
• Helping Your Child Series These booklets are full of practical suggestions for helping your school age and preschool children with learning in reading, science, math and other subject areas.
• A Challenging High School Education For All
• School Success for Your Child
• You and Your Elementary School-Aged Child
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