Parent Involvement Plan

When schools work together with families to support learning, children are inclined to succeed not just in school, but throughout life. Three decades of research have shown that parental participation in schooling improves student learning. Such participation of parents and families is critical not only in the very beginning of the educational process, but throughout a child's entire academic career.

THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

PARENTING:

• Assist parents with information on childrens' health, safety, nutrition and other topics of child and adolescent development and home conditions that support students' education at each grade level.

COMMUNICATING:

• School-to-home and home-to-school communications concerning school and classroom programs and childrens' progress.

VOLUNTEERING:

• Recognize and utilize the talents, skills and expertise of parents.

LEARNING AT HOME:

• Provide information and ideas to families about academic work, how to help with homework and other curriculum-related activities and decisions.

DECISION MAKING:

• Include parents, students and community members in the school decision-making process.

COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY:

• Identify and encourage cooperation of schools, families, community groups, organizations and agencies.