New Ways to Engage Parents
Chapters 1-3 Review

Begin with good data.

Ask questions about the
school demographics.

Create a demographic
profile.

Analyze Data

Compile and compare data
district wide.

Develop an action plan
based on the data.

Teachers examine their
social identity in order to
reveal any potential biases.

Use the graphic organizer
to organize thoughts on fully
including parents.

Use the gathered information
to plan parent participation
activities.

Develop positive home/school
partnerships.

Develop community/school
partnerships.

Work together to develop
a common vision; a shared purpose.

Provide opportunities for
ongoing dialogue with
community members.

Identify key organizations
and community groups.

Open House

An exchange of information that
will help students academically.

Build connections.

Share teacher expectations, policies etc.

Parent-teacher conferences

Be respectful, courteous, and clear.

Answer general questions.

Focus on the child.

Clearly explain test data.

Advanced electronic communication-this will be discussed
in Chapter 4.