There are 13 things families can do to support their children's education in meaningful ways. This session for the Iowa Family Engagement Symposium explores each of those strategies.

1. 13 Best Things Parents Can Do
Scholastic
Jenni Brasington
Sherri Wilson

2. JENNI
BRASINGTON
Diet CokeFavorite
Drink?
KeysFavorite
Collection?
PIRC DirectorFavorite
Job?
Outlet Mall
Favorite
Place?
KeyFavorite
Tattoo?

3. SHERRI
WILSON
Bloody Mary
Favorite
Drink?
Crowns
Favorite
Collection?
PIRC Director
Favorite
Job?
My Precious
Favorite
Place?
DaisiesFavorite
Tattoo?

4. Center for Active Family
Engagement
http://www.caferesources.org

5. How to use the document

6. 1. Have high expectations

7. 2. Talk to your student about
school

8. 3. Tell and talk about your own
stories

9. 4. Talk about your
own learning

10. 5. Get “connected” with teachers

11. 6. Set up a quiet place to learn at
home

12. 7. “Connect” your student to the
school

13. 8. Check homework,
don’t do it!

14. 9. Keep up with
assignments & tests

15. 10. Post a family calendar

16. 11. Go to school meetings
& events

17. 12. Volunteer to
chaperone or drive

18. 13. Find a way to make your voice
heard

19. What’s missing from the list?How can you use this tool
this year?

20. IRON ARTIST
G00gley Eyes
and
Pipe Cleaners

21. SHARK TANK

22. QUESTIONS?
?