Parental Involvement

Top 10 Year-End Gifts for Teachers Featured on Popular Parenting SiteBOSTON - April 29, 2009 - May 3rd marks the beginning of a special week for showing thanks to the exceptional teachers who help children build an educational foundation for suc...

Parent-Teacher ConferencesAre you the parent of a child who's not a problem in class? Not even much of an attention getter? If so, getting a conversation going in your parent-teacher conference may prove frustrating. The teacher may have less to ...

As kids get older, fewer parents bother to show up for Open House. Learn why this is a problem. ...

Take our Successful Advocate quiz, and find out what it takes to be your child's champion. ...

Do you know how to make the most of those 20 minutes of conference time you get with your child's teacher? Take this quiz and find out! ...

Here are a few real-life teacher stories that have hit the big screen. Can you name the movies? ...

Top 10 Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Do Brought to you by theNational PTA®.Be involved. Parent involvement helps students learn, improves schools, and helps teachers work with you to help your children succeed. Provide resources at home...

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A lot has happened this year in the world of education reform! Do you know the new lingo? ...

What's all the talk about ed reform? Take our quiz and find out how much you really know! ...

How can you find out if your child is sharing his toys and behaving in school? Take our quiz. ...

Write a Letter of Appreciation A handwritten letter is always appreciated! Have your child write a short letter outlining the reasons she likes being in her teacher's classroom. These free printable thank-you cards for teachers are also a grea...

Over the years, the school yard has proven to be fertile ground for filmmakers. Here are some of our favorite movies and TV shows about the timeless struggle between students and teachers. They're all available on DVD. ...

Print and use this template each time you meet with your child's teacher or other school staff members. ...

Print out and use this template each time you have a phone conversation with your child's teacher or other staff member. ...

Print this free teacher appreciation card to thank your teacher for all the hard work this school year! Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May, but it's nice to thank your teacher anytime. Check out more teacher thank-you ca...

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Use this printable school form to introduce yourself and describe your child to a new teacher. ...