What is Parent Involvement Parent involvement is the participation of parents in every facet of the education and development of children from birth to adulthood, recognizing that parents are the primary influence in children s lives. Parent involvement takes many forms, including the parents shared responsibilities in decisions about children s education, health, and well-being, as well as the parents participation in organization that reflect the community s collaborative aspirations for all children. Improves home-school relationship. Enhances child s self-esteem. Helps parents and the community develop positive attitudes toward school and a better understanding of the schooling process.
Students receive higher grades and higher test scores.
It leads to higher long-term academic achievement. School programs are more successful. Builds more effective schools. Enhances the community s perception of the schools. Creates higher community awareness and support for public schools.