PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Research shows that students with involved families are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores, have better attitudes, behavior and attendance, graduate and go on to higher education.

Types of Family/Parent Involvement :

· Parenting - sending your child to school prepared to learn.

· Communicating - talking regularly with your child's teacher about programs, tests, curriculum and your child's progress.

· Volunteering - assisting with PTA and school programs & events, tutoring as a Learning Leader or serving as chaperone on class trips.

· Learning at Home - helping with homework, engaging in educational activities, making informed education-related decisions. Reading together regularly.

· Decision Making - PTA membership, School Leadership Team, Lobbying City, State or Federal Government

· Collaborating with Community - coordinate resources or services available in the community.

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