Ten ways to participate in your children's education

Bridges Newsletter
September 2007

1. Talk to your child about academic expectations and set goals together.
2. Get to know school teachers and staff.
3. Attend PTA or parent meetings regularly.
4. Help create a toy-or book-lending library and visit it regularly.
5. Develop parent support groups.
6. Help create and /or contribute to a school newsletter on parenting.
7. Discuss your child's school day and homework daily.
8. Provide a quiet, well-lighted place with basic school supplies for homework.
9. Help your children break down projects into smaller, more manageable steps.
10. Assist your child's teacher in the classroom or on field trips when you are able.