Principals are required to report the number of exceptions to the policy to the State Board annually. Parents are not encouraged to be involved in their child's learning School systems that already have implemented higher standards say that one of the benefits they've experienced is greater involvement by parents in their children's education. Many schools are taking advantage of the opportunity to tell parents about the new standards by getting parents to sign contracts or agreements outlining how they will support their child's learning. Parents also should receive more information than ever before about their child's performance in school. And, if the child is not at Achievement Level III or, is at-risk of not reaching this level, and a personalized education plan is developed, schools are encouraged to involve parents in these plans.
Parents also can be non-voting participants on committees that review students' performance.
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