Parent Tool Kit
What parents can do to help their child succeed in school
This Tool Kit is for parents of Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Research shows that learning at home is one of the most beneficial ways to help your child succeed. The Tool Kit is intended to support parents as you help your children at home, and includes ideas and tips in the following areas:
- BE A COACH: includes specific suggestions for providing at-home help for success at school
- BE A MENTOR: includes suggestions for helping with homework and the supportive role parents can play
- BE AN ADVOCATE: focuses on talking to your secondary school student about school and provides tips for raising responsible digital citizens
- STAY INFORMED deals with reinforcing classroom learning at home
- FITTING IT ALL IN: provides tips to help with at-home organization that supports success at school
- THE TEENAGE YEARS: provides resources for you and your teen to use together when planning life after secondary school
Many of the activities used in the Parent Tool Kit and Guidebook are based on the research of Dr. Joyce Epstein and her work with the National Network of Partnership Schools.
Parent Tool Kit
Parent Tool Kit: What parents can do to help their child succeed in school
Parent Tool Kit: Teen Edition
This booklet is a supplement to the Parent Tool Kit: What parents can do to help their child succeed in school