The parent is the chief contributor to a child's education. Schools can either co-opt the parent's role or recognize the parent's potential. Parent involvement must be a legitimate element of education. Parent involvement is a process, not a program of activities. It requires ongoing energy and effort.
Parent involvement requires a vision, a policy, a framework, and a consensus.
Parents' interaction with their own children is the cornerstone of involvement. A program must recognize the value, diversity, and difficulty of this role. Most barriers to parent involvement are found within school practices, not within parents. Successful parent involvement nurtures relationships and partnerships. It strengthens bonds between home and school, parent and educator, and school and community.