Parents and school staff decide how policies, practices, and strategies can be stronger tools for improving programs. Learn together with teachers and other parents. Parents can receive training to promote their participation in school activities and their children's education. Value the accomplishments of your school and child through celebration. Evaluate ways to plan and improve the program.
Parents contribute ideas about how the program can increase their children's academic achievement.
Determine if the school's parent involvement policy is effective. Schoolwide programs must involve parents in meaningful, ongoing ways to share in decisionmaking.