Families and Schools
Families play an important role in how well students do in school. Here, we describe the importance of teachers and parents working together on behalf of kids. Also included are examples of programs that specifically make the link between home and school. If you're a parent, you may be interested in what you can do at home - more articles on that topic can be found in the Parent Tips section.
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- English Language Learners with Learning Disabilities
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- Making Parents Partners
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- From Babbling To Books
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- Helping parents help with homework
- Learning more about learning disabilities
- Sharing science with your youngest learners
- My teacher gives more homework
- Teacher appreciation a few months early
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Basics
- Bright Ideas for Back-to-School Night... and Beyond
- The IEP Team
- Engaging Family and Community in Afterschool and Summer Programs
- Ready to Read: Heading for the Classroom
For parents
- The Parent-Teacher Conference
- Ready to Read: Heading for the Classroom
- Seeking Help for a Struggling Reader: 8 Steps for Parents
- How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children
For teachers
- Building Parent-Teacher Relationships
- Top Tips for Engaging Dads
- Inviting Personal Narratives Into the Classroom
- Family Stories
For preschool
Just for dads!
For other specialists
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- Homework Tips for Parents
- No More Morning Madness!
- Listen and Look at Back-to-School Night
- Back-to-School, for Parents!
- Start the New Year Off Right: Resolve to Raise a Reader!
- More...
Research
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Child-Parent Center Early Education Program
- Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children
In our LearningStore
- Launching Young Readers: 11-Part Series
- Reading Rockets Webcast: Making Parents Partners
- Learning disAbilities / Learning Abilities (Episode 4): Children & Parents & Schools & Strengths





