Idaho Standards for Middle Level Teachers:

Principle 10: Partnerships - The teacher interacts in a professional, effective manner with colleagues, parents, and other members of the community to support students' learning and well-being.

Knowledge

1. The teacher understands the important role parents play in the lives of young adolescents.

Performance

1. The teacher engages parents in appropriate activities in support of the young adolescent.

Required Text:

• Keys to Reengaging Families in the Education of Young Adolescents, Loucks & Waggoner,1998 (NMSA)

Assignment:  Complete worksheet on page 15.  Develop one strategy to involve families. Please be specific.  What?  When?  Where?  Why?  Reflection.

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