PTHV
ABOUT
Parent Teacher Home Visiting
Building Trust. Strengthening Partnerships. Supporting Student Success.
Parent Teacher Home Visiting (PTHV) is a proven family engagement strategy that brings educators and families together in the most personal setting—home. PTHV programs help create meaningful connections between schools and families that lead to stronger relationships, better communication, and improved academic outcomes for students.
WHAT IS
PTHV
Parent Teacher Home Visits are voluntary meetings between trained educators and families that come together to share hopes, dreams, and goals for the student in a comfortable, familiar environment.
Why It Matters
The research is clear, families are essential to student success. Parent Teacher Home Visits Training (PTHV) focuses on building the capacity of educators and school staff to build meaningful relationships with the families.
✅ Build trust
✅ Increase student motivation
✅ Strengthen school climate
✅ Encourage family voice in education
Our Goals
- Improved Communication: Home visits allow for honest, open dialogue in a non-threatening setting.
- Enhanced Family Engagement: Families feel more connected and invested in their child’s education.
- Stronger Academic Outcomes: Research shows that students whose families participate in PTHV perform better academically.
- Better Classroom Management: Educators gain insight into students’ lives outside of school, helping them support students more effectively.
CORE FEATURES
PTHV Model
Voluntary Participation
Voluntary choice for both families and educators
Relationship- Centered
Conversations with no agenda, just connection
Cultural Humility & Understanding
and deep listening to family stories and goals
Training for Educators
to ensure visits are respectful and effective