Karla Collins
Parents Make A Difference
Many studies show that parent involvement is important to a child’s successful act nevement.
What kinds of involvement are most prevalent and which make the most impact?
°ARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Attend at least
one school or Received into Attended a Attended a Participated in Served as a
PTO/PTA about the parents Parent-Teacher Class or School Volunteer
meeting. expected role Conference School Fundraising on a School
Event Committee
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National Center for Education Statistics’ Parent 0 Family Involvement in Education Survey for the
2007 National Household Education Surveys Program Men. S O’Donnell. 2008)
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Achievement improves as parents play
key roles. As….
K-8 High School
Promote learning at home
Reinforce school lessons
TEACHERS Develop life skills their
child needs
Contribute skills and expertise
SUPPORTER9*- to school
Provide services and support
to students
Help children navigate 8
Parent Volunteer ADVOCATES ‘ negotiate the system
Monitor for fair treatment
Work to enable the system
to be more responsive
DECISION-MAKERS Participate in collaborative
problem-solving at
every level
Henderson, Honor. and Nancy Berle, A New Generation of Evidence:
The Family is Critical to Student Achievement. National Committee
for Citizens in Education (1994).
Research shows that parent support is more
important to school success than a students
Parent Attending a School PTO/PTA Meeting IQ, economic status,or school setting.
National 00550 150 Education Statistics’ Parent S Family Involvement in Education Survey for the 0t0 Fuselier. Director of Curriculum. New Brighton Area School District
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