We train teachers to make a meaningful relationship with the families of their students, starting with a voluntary #homevisit. #PTHVWorks
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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/o…
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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Quick, positive phone calls to parents can show families that teachers care about their kids and encourage greater involvement in school.
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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/fathe…
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Research from the HEDCO Institute finds that school-based interventions can reduce chronic absence. Promising approaches include family messaging, whole-school reforms, mentoring, family engagement and stronger data systems. Read the report: hedcoinstitute.uoregon.edu/s…
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/what-s…
Families hold essential knowledge about their children’s strengths, needs, and aspirations. Schools that make room for that expertise from the beginning of the year create stronger partnerships, prevent avoidable misunderstandings, and help every student feel supported. washingtoninformer.com/build… | via @AnthonyTilghman @WashInformer
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Struggling with chronic absence in your school or district?
Our fall virtual training series offers practical support using a team approach:
✔️ Tools and examples to guide your work
✔️ Hands-on planning time with peers
Secure your spot today: attendanceworks.org/technica…
Thinking about Parent Teacher Home Visits in your school community? Our FAQ addresses common questions about safety, time, training, voluntary participation and the support available after training. Explore the answers: pthvp.org/pthv-model-2/frequ…
When students miss school, the solution begins with relationships. Family partnership, adult champions, and a clear understanding of each child’s circumstances can help schools address barriers early and create the conditions for consistent attendance. washingtoninformer.com/dc-ch…
Every family has hopes, challenges, and a story worth understanding. This thoughtful piece reminds school leaders that curiosity, early positive outreach, and meaningful support for educators can turn family engagement into real partnership. edutopia.org/article/support…
Scaling trust across a district sounds hard until you see it in practice. We train your teachers, and the results (fewer absences, stronger academic outcomes) show up school by school, family by family. pthvp.org
In loving memory of Dr. Joyce Epstein, whose 50 years of research at Johns Hopkins gave family engagement its evidence base, has died. Nearly every study connecting family engagement to student outcomes traces back to her work.
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📣 We’re hiring! Attendance Works is seeking a Director of Evaluation and Research to lead impact measurement, evaluation and research that helps turn evidence into action to reduce chronic absence.
Learn more and apply: recruiting.paylocity.com/Rec…
More than 61,000 educators nationwide have trained in relationship-centered home visits. PTHV Pulse keeps you connected to what they are learning next. Join here: eepurl.com/dlL5Bj
A school where teachers know families by name feels different the moment you walk in. Home visits build that kind of culture, one where trust runs both directions between staff and the community. Get your teachers trained and see the shift for yourself. pthvp.org
Big news at @PTHVP! 📣 We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Brice has been named Interim Executive Director. With 25+ years in education & social services, she brings deep expertise & passion to leading our mission. Read more: pthvp.org/news/rachel-brice-…
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Start the school year with communication tools that help strengthen family engagement.
Our recent blog highlights 4 ParentSquare Intelligence features to consider enabling this year—from AI Rewrite and Conversation Starters to AI Alt Text.
Read more: bit.ly/4fDWngg
How do you serve your school community? One-question poll: us17.list-manage.com/survey?…
"Once parents understood that we see their humanity... the way that they showed up then was very different."
Melissa Bryant, DC educator, on what changed at her school after staff began home visits.
Train your team in the practice: pthvp.org/training-and-servi…