Homework Help and Study Skills

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One of the most important roles parents play in their children's education is providing homework help and providing proper support for studying. Student success grows when parents assist with homework, support good study habits, and help students prepare for tests.

This back-to-school resource presents helpful advice for parents in the areas of homework help, communication with children, study tips, and more. The site will be updated throughout the summer, so check back frequently for new content or to explore the rest of PTA.org.

You can also find resources and share ideas in PTA's Great Idea Bank, an online community of parents and PTA leaders sharing ideas on parenting, being involved in PTA, working with schools, and more. In addition, PTA will be publishing a family resource for dealing with tough economic times toward the end of June. Please check back for cost saving tips and advice on managing your money and time for the benefit of your children.

Parent Guides

Five Key Skills for Academic Success
It's never too early or too late to help your child develop the skills for academic success. Learn how to build these skills and stay on track all year long.

How Parents Can Help Their Kids With Standardized Tests
Ways parents can prepare their children for standardized testing

What Parents Should Know—and Do—About Homework
Understanding homework and ways to be supportive.

PTA Publications & Presentations

Communicating with Children: You Make the Difference
Ten rules for opening lines of communication with your children

Solutions to Five Common Homework Challenges
Learn how to overcome typical homework obstacles.

Third Party Resources

Reading Rockets: Guide for Finding and Evaluating Tutors

StudyTips.org: How to Improve Your Study Skills

Additional Resources

Special Needs Resources
Resources for parents of special needs children and gifted children.

PTA Great Idea Bank

Share money-saving tips, ideas on how to be a more involved parent, fun activities to share with your kids, ways to communicate with your child's school and more.

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