Parent Collaboration

Epstein's Six Types of Parent Involvement

http://www.ssta.sk.ca/partnership/types/types.htm

The framework of six types of involvement helps educators develop more comprehensive programs of school-family-community partnerships.



Parent-Teacher Conferences: Suggestions for Parents

http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed433965.html

This Web page from ERIC is a concise guide to conferencing for parents. Check it out for ideas on creating a conferencing handout for parents.



Parent and Family Involvement

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/pa0cont.htm

NCREL's Parent and Family Involvement discusses such topics as Constructing School Partnerships with Families and Community Groups; Supporting Ways Parents and Families Can Become Involved in Schools; and Creating the School Climate and Structures to Support Parent and Family Involvement.



Tips Parents Can Use To Help Their Children

http://www.par-inst.com/educator/resources/tips/tips.php?PHPSESSID=2f6abd8083784c433f14808c1cbd2907

Developed by the Parent Institute, these short tips can assist parents in getting the most out of their interactions with their child's school.



The Benefits of Family, School Partnerships

http://www.ncpie.org/AboutNCPIE/AboutPartnerships.html

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education presents information and resources for parents and schools.