Scholastic: Back-to-School Resources
Links to many back-to-school resources, including examples of welcome letters.
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Activities for the First Day of School
A wealth of links to creative first day activities, including ideas such as an "I Can't Funeral" and "Dear Me" letters.
The First Days of School
This is a very popular book that can be found in many new teacher orientation programs to help teachers get off to a good star in the new school year. This link goes to the book's Amazon page.
I Love That Teaching Idea: First Day Ideas
First day of school ideas submitted by teachers, categorized by grade levels and subject areas.
American Federation of Teachers: Parent Resources
The AFT offers many useful resources for educators to use with parents to help them navigate today's hot-button educational issues, as well as how to help them become better consumers of public education and advocates for their children.
U.S. Department of Education: Family Involvement Case Study
Additionally, the U.S.
U.S. Department of Education: Resources For Parents
This main page for parents leads parents through important issues in their child's education, such as school involvement and finanical aid. There are also helpful downloadable guides and pamphlets.
Search Institute: Developmental Assets
A listing of the 40 Assets that are recommended to raise successful young people. Asset lists are categorized by age level. A Spanish version of the list is also available.
Parent Involvement in Education
This is a Northwest Regional Education Laboratory article from 1989 that examines the benefits of parent involvement on student achievement. Even though the article was written nearly twenty years ago, the information still stands today.
Parent Institute for Quality Education
This website outlines the work PIQE has been doing to promote parent involvement by providing nine-week training courses that will assist parents in understanding the U.S. educational system and becoming better advocates for their children.