What Parents Can Do What Parents Can Do I nvolve yourself in planning, doing, and critiquing Parents have a role in the decision of whether or not the school should adopt a schoolwide program. They should be involved in designing and conducting assessments needed for this decision. N otify other parents about the school program All parents should have opportunities to participate in the decisionmaking process and other school activities.
Parents are active partners with schools and teachers.
O wn the school program's goals and activities Parents and school staff decide how policies, practices, and strategies can be stronger tools for improving programs. Parents can receive training to promote their participation in school activities and their children's education. V alue the accomplishments of your school and child through celebration Recognition of progress encourages continued improvement success is always under construction. E valuate ways to plan and improve the program Parents contribute ideas about how the program can increase their children's academic achievement. D etermine if the school's parent involvement policy is effective Schoolwide programs must involve parents in meaningful, ongoing ways to share in decisionmaking.