WHAT IS IT ?
Getting Involved in Your Child's Education is a site providing a summary of research and links to specific research studies concluding that parental involvement in schools has a significant positive impact on a child's achievement in school. This site is prepared by the National Education Association and provides support and encouragement for parents.
HOW DO YOU USE IT ?
This site is helpful in gathering information regarding the positive impact parental involvement in schools has on a child's educational success. It provides research data and resources.
WHEN DO YOU USE IT?
Use this when you are wanting to invite and encourage parents to participate in the school and when you are wanting to encourage teachers to welcome and acknowledge parent's participation.
WHY DO YOU USE IT?
This site is helpful because often parents feel their participation is not welcome or that it really does not make a difference. Life for parents is filled with expectations and many demands. It is important to help them understand that their contribution is powerful in their child's life. The information on this site clearly documents positive outcomes of parental participation.
WHO DO YOU INVOLVE?
Use this information with individual parents, parent groups, teachers, and community members to encourage participation and partnership.
ACTIVITY
- Prepare a brief talk for a parent group describing the importance of parental involvement in their child's education and inviting them to volunteer.
- Describe to a friend the reasons you are considering volunteering at your child's school.
CREDIBILITY
This site is developed by the National Education Association.