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Engaging Parents

Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have:

  • Higher grades, test scores and graduation rates
  • Better school attendance
  • Increased motivation, better self-esteem
  • Lower rates of suspension
  • Decreased use of drugs and alcohol
  • Fewer instances of violent behavior
  • Greater enrollment rates in post-secondary education

- National PTA -

There are things you can do to support your child's education—

12 Things Parents Should Know and Expect - As a parent, here are 12 things you should know about and expect from your schools ...and yourself. (Spanish)

Getting Involved in Your Child's Education - What Is Parental Involvement, Exactly?, National Education Association.

In This Section
  • Learning at Home
  • Learning at School
  • Learning in the Community

  • Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE) - Promoting strong partnerships between children's educators, their families, and their communities, Harvard Family Research Project.

    Selected Parent Involvement Research - The Parent Institute.