Tier 2 · Targeted
Home–school assignment tracker
A daily tracker that records assignments and completion, checked by the teacher and signed at home.
How to do it
- Set up a weekly tracker with subjects, assignments, and due dates.
- At the end of each class, the student writes the assignment and the teacher initials it.
- At home, the family checks work is done and signs.
- The next day, the student turns in the work and the teacher marks it received.
- Review weekly with the student and celebrate improvement.
Why it works
- Closes the communication gap about assignments
- Builds organization habits
- Lets families support without guessing
When to use it
- Students with frequent missing assignments
- Families asking how to help
- Students with organization or memory difficulties
Tips and pitfalls
- Keep it quick for teachers: initials only.
- Use a digital version if the family prefers email or an app.
Templates for this strategy
Weekly assignment tracker
Students record assignments, teachers initial, and families sign to close the loop on missing work.
Weekly assignment tracker.docxFamily contact log
Keep a record of every family contact, positive or concerning, and any follow-up.
Family contact log.docxHelps with
Not working after a fair trial?
Check that it’s been used consistently for 4–6 weeks and that your data shows the pattern. If so, look at the next tier of support for this behavior.
Tier 3 · Intensive