It is not a requirement that those who provide training in parent and family involvement be certified as teachers in California. Motivated teachers seek training and develop techniques to help their students’ famlies feel welcomed, to encourage students to talk to their parents about their school work, and to keep parents informed on how their children are performing. Following are resources that teachers can access to learn parent involvement strategies.

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE).- Offers a six-hour teacher training on effectively involving parents www.piqe.org Family Friendly Homework - The Center for School Family and Community Partnerships offers programs to help families support their children at home such as: TIPS, Teachers Involve Parents in School, www.csos.jhu.edu/P2000/tips/index.htm

Family Friendly Homework - The Center for School Family and Community partnerships offers programs to help families support their children at home such as: TIPS, Teachers Involve Parents at School, www.csos.jhu.edu/P2000/tips/index.htm