For learning to take place, both students and their parents must be involved, and work together to help each student reach his or her academic goals.

STUDENTS MUST:

1. Feel confident they can succeed.

2. Be internally motivated to do well in each class.

3. Know how to regulate their own learning.

4. Know how to ask for help.

STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN:

Step #1 – The 3 most important messages parents can give their children

* You need to try hard

* Homework is very important

* School and education are very important

 

Step #2 – What parents can do to help their children learn:

* Discuss your values, goals, expectations, and aspirations

* Learn more about how to help your student learn at home

* Maintain clear communication with your children’s teachers

* Learn more about how to be involved in learning at school

 

Step #3 – How parents can help their children learn:

* Positively encourage your child in all their academic efforts

* Model ways your child can be academically successful

* Reinforce your child when s/he does something well

* Teach your child

Information Adapted from Iowa Parent Resource Center