Tips For Parents

1. The earlier in a child’s educational process parent involvement begins, the more powerful the effect. ¹
2. The most effective forms of parent involvement are those, which engage parents in working with their children on learning activities at home. ² 
3.  Family participation in education was twice as predictive of students’ academic success as family socioeconomic status. ³  
4. The more parents are involved with their child’s learning, the more beneficial the achievement effect. ⁴ 
5. National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs ⁵

Standard 1: Communicating – Communication between the school and home is regular, two-way and meaningful.

Standard 2: Parenting - Parenting skills are promoted and supported.

Standard 3: Student Learning – Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.

Standard 4: Volunteering – Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.

Standard 5: School Decision Making and Advocacy – Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and

families.

Standard 6: Collaborating with Community – Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student

learning.

 

¹ Cotton, K, Wikeland, K., Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, School Improvement Series.

² Cotton, K, Wikeland, K., Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, School Improvement Series.

³  Walberg (1984) in his review of 29 school-parent programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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