Parent Teacher Home Visits

Every child carries a future inside them. A doctor. A pilot. An engineer. An artist. And every parent carries that same future in their heart. Our work is to make sure every educator knows how to ask the one question that unlocks it all: "What are your hopes and dreams for your child?"

We are Parent Teacher Home Visits (@PTHVP). 🧵

Family engagement should be part of a program’s foundation, not an afterthought. When schools invite families to share what children need, recognize the barriers families may face, and sustain two-way communication, new initiatives are better positioned to serve every student. Via @DA_magazine. districtadministration.com/opinion/5-best…

Families value timely, relevant communication about both their children’s learning and well-being. Strong school-family partnerships grow when educators connect consistently, listen closely, and make families feel known well before a challenge arises. via @McCrindle_

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For families navigating special education, advocacy is often built through steady presence, persistent learning, and love. @AnthonyTilghman offers a moving reminder that fathers are showing up in IEP meetings, at home, and in the daily work of helping their children thrive. Via @WashInformer. washingtoninformer.com/fatherhood-aut…

Improving attendance starts with asking families what stands in the way, then responding with support. This @educationweek story shows how trust, direct conversation, and practical problem-solving can help districts move from assumptions to solutions that get students back in class. Via @CaitlynnPeetz14 edweek.org/leadership/wha…