Parents must be involved as teachers, learners, supporters, and advocates for their children. Yes, it is, in most ways that count. Kids who know that their parents are involved and interested tend to take more responsibility for their own learning and behavior. Schoolwork and grades improve. Work habits improve.
Less work is handed in late.
Fewer referrals for behavior problems are made. Fewer kids show up late for class. Those results have all been documented. And parents seem satisfied with the results. And McReynolds will continue to present in-service sessions about the PIE program to other schools within and outside the district.