Researchers agree that increased parental involvement is necessary if low-SES, underrepresented student populations are to overcome a history of reading deficiencies. However, the fact remains that parental involvement alone is insufficient for achieving desired academic outcomes. Teachers must design interactive/constructivist homework assignments that interest both students and parents in order to build greater home-school relationships. This review of literature presents recommendations for training teachers to design meaningful homework, using the Interactive Reading Homework method. This approach enables teachers to design effective homework assignments that establish better home-school connections and lead to improved reading achievement. Moreover, it provides a means for parents to support their family literacy efforts and sustain children's interest in home literacy activities.