K-12 For Parents

Putting together a parent newsletter can be a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work. Decide on the mission of the newsletter and then recruit a motivated and talented newsletter team....

Parent teacher conferences happen every year. For a successful teacher parent conference, come prepared with questions and show parent involvement. Some questions regarding your child’s education...

Many parents are intimidated at the thought of meeting with a child's teacher. The mere idea of stepping into a classroom can reawaken old feelings and old insecurities about dealing with someone...

Many parents shy away from interactions with their child's teacher(s). It is best for your child that you interact with the teacher, so you are aware of your child's activities in school. A...

Parent teacher conferences are not fun for anyone, but are necessary for various reasons. Maybe a child is acting up, or grades are an issue. This doesn't mean that any conference can't be...

Most of us have childhood memories of stern, intimidating teachers, so as parents, we feel a little nervous about asking for a parent-teacher conference. Depending on your experience, you may also...

Most parents who have children with a diagnoses of a mental, developmental, physical disorder or disability can request a 504 plan for their child to be accommodated at school. What is a 504...

If your schedule permits, volunteering at your child's school is a simple thing you can do as a parent to give back to your community. Parent involvement in the classroom is a great way to help a...

More and more public schools are turning to fundraisers to find private dollars to fund public education. School auctions are one typical way that a parent organization can raise substantial funds...

The parent-teacher conference is one of the few times during the year that you'll have the uninterrupted, undivided attention of your child's teacher. During the parent-teacher conference you can...

Getting involved with your child's school can make a big difference in the way your child views education. In addition to helping the kids in your community, you can make lots of friends and wield...

Schools cannot conduct field trips without the help of parent volunteers. A certain number of parent chaperons are needed, depending on the size of the classroom. Sixth graders are pretty...

Does it make your nervous when it is time for your child's parent teacher conference? Here are a few tips to help make it go smoothly for child, parent, and teacher.

Kids are occasionally irrational. They do not have the coping abilities of adults. They tend to excuse their own failures by looking for someone to blame it on. This blame game becomes difficult...

Parent involvement in education is important. Communicating with your child's teacher in an effective way is vital to his school success. Here are a few tips for talking with your child's teacher.

Your child's education is very important. There are many factors that lead to your child's success in school, but getting to know your child's teacher is one of the best things you can do as a...

Getting involved at your child's school can be a rewarding experience for you, your child and the school. There are many things as a parent that you can do to support and help your school be a...

Parent teacher conferences are a necessary part of any child's education. Depending on past experiences and your child's progress in class, these 10 to 20 minutes sessions can be daunting....