Three types of parent involvement are critical in a young person's education. There are fundamental principles that underlie any successful parent involvement effort. They are so basic that they should not have to be stated. However, if the participants in parent involvement do not share these beliefs, their efforts will not be successful. Parents, regardless of ethnic group, socioeconomic status or educational background, are a key resource in their children's education.
All children can learn.
The focus is on the child and his or her success. The school is not solely responsible for a child's academic achievement. Together as partners, schools, families, and communities can succeed in educating children to be able to lead happy, healthy, productive lives. Return to Table of Contents page. Return to Leader's Guide page.