2. Research Parental expectations motivates students to succeed Parents create a positive home learning environment Parents keep students accountable for homework Effective parent-teacher communication solves problems Parents demonstrate the importance of education http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfmguidAssetId=30CB1FB3-70FB-4932-9F28D507C72547FE&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
3. Become Involved Meet the teacher Learn teachers expectations of homework Stay connected Check assignment book, tests, and folders Frequently check classroom website http://www.flickr.com/photos/aidan_jones/3575000735/
4. Parent-Student Relationship Set aside time for homework Make yourself available Guidance vs. Take over Open discussion about school Create comfortable and open learning environment http://www.flickr.com/photos/peapodsquadmom/3921492062/
5. Parent-Teacher Relationship Attend classroom and school events Attend “Meet the Teacher Night” Communicate problems and struggles Learn methods of the teacher Assume nothing http://www.flickr.com/photos/pleeker/229745728/#/
