Family and Community Involvement Techniques

Type of Involvement	Suggested Strategies to Use
1. Parenting	Hand out parenting resources, or places where they can be accessed Hold workshops/seminars Create support programs Home visits
2. Communicating	Phone calls Emails Newsletters Class Website Conferences Learning/Behavior Logs
3. Volunteering	Classroom Parents (who organize and execute special events/parties) Guest Speakers (about careers, hobbies, or interests) Guest Reader Class or School Wide events that require family participation (book fair, game night, ice cream social)
4. Learning at Home	Homework-that is on a regular schedule and requires parent involvement Optional activities to extend learning at home (ex: weekend field trips) Provide academic and curriculum resources Lending library to take home books for short periods of time Journals
5. Decision Making	Surveys PTA/PTO Classroom/School Committees "Meet Local Leaders" Night Town Hall Meetings
6. Collaborating with Community	Hold festivals/events inviting community members and businesses Career Day Hometown Heroes (Invite Fire Department, Police Department, etc.) Send classroom/school newsletter to local businesses and organizations Fundraisers using local businesses

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