Two-visit structure: relationship-building visit first, academic-focused visit later¶

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Description¶

PTHV prescribes a two-visit sequence: the first visit builds the relationship and occurs in the summer or early fall, followed by ongoing communication throughout the year, and a second visit focused on academics or another issue relevant to the student or family. The article states PTHV "encourages the first relationship-building visit to occur in the summer or early fall, followed by ongoing communication throughout the year and a second visit that focuses on academics or any other relevant issue to the student or family."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Visits must be voluntary and arranged in advance; teachers trained and compensated

Constraints¶

• The first visit is relationship-building, not academic; academic content is reserved for the second visit

Target Learners¶

• Elementary students and their families

Target Learning Goals¶

• Building family-teacher relationships and supporting academic follow-up

Related Strategies¶

• Pthv Program Element
• Home Visits
• Connect with Parents Early in the School Year
• Conduct voluntary, pair-based teacher home visits focused on hopes and dreams across a cross-section of students
• Schedule teacher home visits before the start of the school year to build family relationships

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Parent Teacher Home Visits. (2021). Evidence summary reporting a 2021 Mathematica Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic quasi-experimental study. https://evidenceforessa.org/program/parent-teacher-home-visits-attendance/