Information for Parents :

Parent's Intervention Tips for Student Success

Parent's Intervention Tips for Student Success

 

If you are the parent, guardian or grandparent with custody rights you have a chance to make a difference in your child’s educational experience. It is your right to visit your child’s school and meet with the teachers and administrative staff to check on the child's progress. Your intervention will help your child increase school grades and desire to learn. Be an active parent and work as a partner with the school staff. For information on how you can help improve your child's school performance visit www.edtrust.org.

Know your rights as a parent!
→ To get information on how well your child performed on the states achievement test (MAP).
→ To review the state and district report card so you can compare your child’s achievement with other children in your school, district or state.
→ Request to be notified if your child’s school has been identified as “in need of improvement” and the school's plan to improve.
→ Meet with your childs’ teacher, to work together to help your child to improve in the classroom.
→ Work with your child and ask them about school, listen to what they say and follow what they are learning. Check homework daily.

Important Websites for Families and Children

Administration for Children and Families: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov

Children’s Defense Fund: www.childrensdefense.org

Children’s Health: www.coveringkids.org

Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov

Department of Health and Human Services: www.dhhs.gov

Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics: www.childstats.gov

Kids Health: http://www.kidshealth.org

National Association for Family Child Care: http://www.nafcc.org

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): www.naeyc.org

National Black Child Development Institute: http://www.nbcdi.org

National Father's Network: http://www.fathersnetwork.org

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care: http://nrc.uchsc.edu

Parent Time: http://www.parenttime.com

Parent Soup: http://www.parentsoup.com

Voices for Children: http://www.voices4kids.org,

Information for Children:

Tips for getting better grades

There are several tips that students can use to help them attain success in the classroom. If used, these tips can help students get good grades in school.

Tip 1- Learn to manage your time. Take advantage of class time and study hall to get started on your assignments. During these sessions don’t be afraid to ask questions. Attend classes and be on time.

Tip 2 - Always complete your homework. Most teachers use homework as a major percentage of your grade. On the same note, always turn your assignments in on time. When possible ask for extra credit assignments. Always be prepared in the classroom.

Tip 3- Participate in class. Teachers remember those who are always involved in classroom discussions. By participating, it helps you to remain focused and helps you to remember the information you studying.

Tip 4 - Join other groups and be a good member. If you are given an assignment to do, make sure it is completed at the assigned time. Do your share of work and listen and participate in all discussions.

Tip 5 - Take good notes. This means you should write notes clearly, making sure to note key points. Notes will help you to pay attention in class. Always go over notes while they are fresh. Do this as soon as possible. If you are going to be absent make arrangements to get the notes.

Important Websites for Children

Voices for Children: http://www.voices4kids.org,

Information for Teachers:

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