1. Parental Involvement is the Key to Student Success Gwendolyn Longmire, ZCSD Federal Programs Director

2. Why Parental Involvement? In 2002, U.S. Secretary of Education, Rod Paige said, “Schools can’t improve without the help of parents.” Study after study has revealed that the single largest influence on student achievement is parental involvement.

3. Why Parental Involvement? What does it mean to be an involved parent? How do you define parental involvement?

4. Be An Active Partner There are two distinct roles for a parent when it comes to parental involvement: pparent as supporter and pparent as an active partner.

5. Be an Active Partner An active partner in education reinforces the lessons from the classroom by: eencouraging homework completion, ““checking for learning” at home, and ppromoting reading.

6. Be an Active Partner With summer coming to an end, here are six tips for parents on how to become an active partner in your child’s education.

7. Communication Provide contact numbers, including place of work, e-mail, and a cell phone number. Get to know your child’s teachers.

8. Content Know the material being taught to your child. the Comprehensive Curriculum for every grade is on the website www.louisianaschools.net. www.louisianaschools.net Enhance learning for your children by providing them with activities that relate to what they are learning.

9. Homework Be sure to provide a quiet location in the home or apartment that allows your child to concentrate on their homework. Support your child through their struggles.

10. Read Encourage your child to turn off the television, video games, and radio. Instead, have the family spend time reading.

11. Exercise Children have minds and bodies that are growing and need to be taken care of. A healthy body contributes to the healthy development of the brain.

12. Encourage You must share the value of education with children. Model the behavior you desire of your child. Be careful choosing your words in describing your child’s teacher, school, or school system. If you do not value education, they will not either.

13. Prepare for School This year, parents should prepare for school just as much as their children do.

14. Questions… If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school or:  Gwendolyn Longmire  gwendolyn.longmire@zacharyschools.org gwendolyn.longmire@zacharyschools.org  Phone: 658-4969