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Welcome to
Parents As Partners!

A website designed for educators who want to help parents help their children.

When parents are involved with their children:

Grades improve
Behavior improves

Motivation increase
School attendance goes up

Frequently Asked Questions

Articles & Resources

• The Parent/Teacher Home Visit Project (NCPIE) DOC icon

• Parent Advocacy Brief - Preschool Services PDF icon

• New School Community Toolkit

• Parent Involvement Matters in Education Reform

• Tips for a Better Parent-School Relationship

• The Role of Parents in Dropout Prevention

• After School Training Toolkit (Math)

• Bullying Prevention
Pacers website for bullying prevention

• Effectively Targeting Hispanic Parents DOC icon
Effectively Targeting Hispanic Parents

• NCPIE Update on Parent Involvement PDF icon

What Parents Can Do

• 100 Ways for Parents to Be Involved in Their Child's Education PDF icon

• Reach Out Now: Talk with Your Fifth Grader about Underage Drinking

Helping Parents

• Why Do I Need This Class? [Free Poster Downloads]
Have you ever asked, "Why do I need this class?" We've made these handy posters available to show that school work and jobs are closely connected. Download the entire set here at no charge to you.

Web Resources

• Education News Parents Can Use

• Michigan's Parenting Awareness Month

• Resource Links

• National Parent Information Network

• Michigan Resource Center

• Search Institute

• Partnership for Learning

• Your Child

Tools & Templates

• Brochure Inside Page for Schools to Customize DOC icon

• Brochure Outside Page for Schools to Customize DOC icon