The document provides links to 5 webpages with information on communicating with parents, including tips for helping parents with homework, dealing with report cards, using technology for communication, ideas for successful open house nights, and involving parents in the classroom. The pages offer advice and resources for teachers to effectively engage and inform parents.

1. http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/weeklytips.phtml/155
• Includes a parent’s guide to homework help
• Linked to student textbook
http://www.oxfordlearning.com/features/help-parents-deal-with-report-cards/
• Tips on how to help parents deal with report cards
• Effective communication with parents
http://parentcommunication.wordpress.com/using-technology-to-communicate-with-parents/
• Lists ways to use technology to communicate with parents
• Gives links to examples of these types of communications
http://successintheclassroom.com/10-ways-open-house-night-success/
• Gives ideas for pre-open house as well as the night of
• Includes many other topics of interest in the sidebar
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/classroom_resources/tips/parent_communication/inform_and_
involve_parents.html
• Lists quick tips for involving parents in the classroom
• Information in sidebar includes a wealth of information for all types of subgroups in the
teaching field (ex: substitute teachers, mentor teachers, and veteran teachers.