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 * There are numerous ways to increase both the amount of and quality of parental nvolvement in schools. Below are some of the ones that we will be implementing.**


 * 1) **Ask** **parents to write to their child's teacher about their child in A MILLION WORDS OR LESS - the idea being that parents can tell the teacher as much or as little a they choose. Parents want the teachers to know their child and we feel that this is a mechanism for that to occur.**
 * 2) **Have the teachers write a letter of invitation to the parents asking them into the classroom. A lot of parents feel unwelcome when in comes to entering the classroom so hopefully this will alleviate this concern.**
 * 3) **Implement a Class Rep system so that parent involvement can be organised and consistent. At present some teachers ask parents in and others do not, we are hoping to develop a consistent approach.**
 * 4) **Provide training to all parents who will be assisting with the educational program so that consistent protocols are developed and implemented.**
 * 5) **Send curriculum brochures home from each class so that parents are aware of what is being taught and what they can do to assist.**
 * 6) **Parent Teacher contact established within the first feew weeks of school. At present we conduct Parent Teacher Conferences twice a year however we feel that for many parents the only contact they have with the teacher is when something negative needs to be discussed. Operating in this manner does not encourage positive relationships that will ultimately benefit all involved.**
 * 7) **Provide information session for parents relating to the literacy and numeracy strategies being taught at the school - this will provide parents with the support they need when working with their children at home.**
 * 8) **Providing resources to parents via the website about a variety of issues. Often we find the parents in most need of assistance are the least likely to ask for it. Hopefully this will allow parents to seek the assistance they require.**
 * 9) **Parent coffee mornings at the start of each term - this will allow the parent community to connect together and become more connected to the school.**