An outline for and interactive discussion with parents introducing Quaker history and values. Activities are based on readings from the following pamphlets, available for purchase from the Friends Council on Education: Quaker Decision-Making, Meeting for Worship: Written for Students by Students, Roots and Witness of Quakerism, Toward a Clearer View of Quaker Education, and What Does a Friends School Have to Offer?

Advice and support for parenting middle-schoolers.

Abington Friends School middle school director Russell Shaw urges a partnership between parents and schools, and offers a series of parenting articles. These articles, on topics such as, "Who is your middle schooler?" and "Setting Limits," are meant to be used as a bridge, a way of strengthening the vital home and school relationship, so that both parties can effectively work together in the support of children we care about.

The articles in this series could be used in a variety of ways, including:
• As mailings to middle school parents throughout the year
• As links on the school website
• As articles in a school publication
• As an introductory piece for a middle school parent discussion group.

Many thanks to Sidwell Friends School Lower School Principal Rich Lodish, for his article, "Parenting Do's and Don'ts," available to read and download from the above link to Sidwell Friends School's website. This article serves as a compilation of advice from teachers on parenting, and relating to teachers and other parents.

ALSO be sure to look at other resources for parents on the Sidwell site, including parenting booklists and articles.

Revised and approved by the NAIS board in 2004

Parents and independent schools work together to create and sustain effective partnerships. The following principles of good practice describe the respective roles and responsibilities of both partners.