Dbasics​ Educational Enhancement Services

Parents, Family Members, Educators, Community, Businesses

 

16 TIPS on GETTING INVOLVED in Education

 

Make home a learning center

 

1. Read with your child every day, in English or your native language. If you don’t feel comfortable reading, discuss picture books or photos, or have your child read to you

 

.2. Make a regular time and space for homework every day. Turn the TV off.

 

3. Know what your child is studying. Learn new things yourself.

 

4. Make sure your child gets enough sleep each night and eats a good breakfast before school.

 

5. Involve your family in community activities that expand on school learning.

 

6. Let your child know that you expect good work in school.Communicate with the school.

 

7. Inform the school of your child’s needs and any changes in family circumstances.

 

8. Establish a communication system with your child’s teacher and use it frequently.

 

9. Check your child’s homework, attendance and academic progress often.

 

10. Respond to all messages from school.

 

11. Attend school meetings, events, and parent-teacher conferences.Help the school

 

12. Work with teachers to find educational materials, enrichment programs for students, and funding.

 

13. If you can’t volunteer at school during class time, ask the school for ways to help at home or on weekends.

 

14. If you have time, help the teacher in the classroom.

 

15. Recruit and train other families to form a volunteer group.

 

16. Help set up and manage a classroom phone tree or e-mail list.