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Students' homes and classrooms are the focal points of their learning experiences—from kindergarten through high school. Parents who work with teachers and students are critical partners in helping their child achieve success.

Parents set the example and the tone for their child's approach to education. When parents are engaged, interested and supportive in their child's learning, the child is more likely to succeed.

Bridging the divide between what is learned in the classroom to how it is relevant in day-to-day life is a critical role for parents. It brings meaning to their child's learning experience.

Parents can make learning real and ensure that students understand the importance of achieving.

Reading Tip for Families

The research is clear: children who are read to, and who read for pleasure, are significantly more successful in school than children who do not. Give your children a head start on success -- teach them that reading is FUN! Visit www.nea.org/readacross/parents.html for tips on reading to and with your child. 

MRSA (Staph) Information Resources

MRSA Health Beat, Illinois Department of Public Health

Community-Associate MRSA Information for the Public. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Meningitis Information Resource

Illinois Department of Health

Family Focus Newsletters

September 2007 : How Parents Can Help Make This School Year a Success (PDF)

September 2007 en Español : Cómo Los Padres Pueden Ayudar a Hacer Este Año Exitoso (PDF)

Click here to access District 62's page from The Parent Institute.

All materials published by The Parent Institute are research-based. Topics for all materials we publish are first identified through scientific surveys of practicing education leaders to make sure the topics are relevant to educators' needs and of high priority interest. Then each publication is developed by professional writers using the best scientific research available. More information about the Parent Institute...