How can parents help their child succeed?

It may seem like a simplistic idea but developing a good working relationship between teachers and parents can make a tremendous of difference in the success of students. Research time again supports the notion that when parents are involved their children do better. I am going make the suggestion that if you become familiar with web 2.0 tools you will be able to help both your child and your child’s teacher. Rule #1 Take a interest

What do I mean? Busy families and poor communications can really hamper good partnerships. It makes sense that if anything can be done to help facilitate communication between teachers and parents children will save time and keep everyone on the same page. Rule #2 Be consistent and support each other.

We are all familiar with chaperoning trips and volunteering in the classroom but how many parents are helping to use teacher use a web site, blog, wiki or others to connect parents in the school to their respective classroom. Rule #3 Be in tune to what your children are doing online

There are step by step instructions for setting up a basic blog on Blogger.com here. Please try it out start a blog - find your way and come back here often for help and new ideas.
The West Oakville Family of Schools and the People for Education have found their way. Rule# 4 Be adventuresome and try something new!

You can help your child succeed.