Home Visits

Welcome to the Wakefield Home Visits page!

Wakefield staff on a home visit for a rising 9th grader and her parents at the Westover Library

Beginning in 2010, Wakefield began conducting Home Visits to families of incoming ninth graders! Our purpose is to begin developing trusting relationships between families and teachers. Almost one hundred members of the Wakefield staff (teachers, counselors, administrators, and instructional assistants) have been trained as visitors. The highlight of their visit is listening to the family’s hopes and dreams for their child.

Research shows that parental engagement is a critical factor in student educational success, but not all families feel comfortable participating in traditional parent activities such as monitoring homework, attending PTA meetings, or fundraising. Home visits are a tool to bridge gaps between school and home, especially in a region with great cultural diversity. It is also rewarding for teachers who experience family dynamics firsthand and gain insight that can be used to differentiate instruction in the classroom. Visits are voluntary for families and staff alike.

For more information, please contact the primary member of the Home Visit Committee, Becky Kigin: ([email protected]).