In this final section, strategies are offered for involving certain kinds of parents who are often ignored or served poorly. Parents with limited English skills are increasingly common in many localities, and various tips on how schools have assisted them are provided. Single and working parents are found everywhere, and schools can use the practices suggested here to be sensitive to their circumstances.
Fathers are also key family members, and their involvement with children's education is much needed.
The last set of strategies shows different ways that schools and educators can reach out to them. Involving Parents With Limited English Involving parents with limited English proficiency in their children's education can present special challenges. Creative approaches may be required as schools work to become partners with parents who have different cultural backgrounds and whose English is limited. Have individuals available to answer the school telephone who speak the languages of parents. Translate newsletters or key newsletter articles.