According to Joyce Epstein, research professor of education and sociology at Johns Hopkins University, successful student achievement and self-esteem is closely related to positive parental participation in schools. Here are some ways that you can participate during CSEd Week:

Communicate:

• Ask what’s happening at your school the week of December 5-9.  
• Talk to your child’s teacher about ways you can support and continue the learning at home.
• Talk to you child about technology.  What does he/she like about it?  How is it being used at school? Visit Common Sense Media for conversation topics and ideas to engage your child with technology.

Volunteer:

• Volunteer to help your child’s teacher run a computer science learning activity.
• Help your child’s teacher do some prep work at home.
• Volunteer to help set up, monitor or clean up a whole school event.

Learning at Home:

• Visit some of resources or websites that are linked on this site and look for activities that might be relevant for your child and family.
• Express an interest in how your child uses technology to play and learn, learn what makes him or her tick.

Collaborating with Community

• Help solicit volunteers and guest speakers for your school.
• Attend any events that welcome the community.
• Visit local events that are supporting Computer Science Education