Parents Can Get Involved with Schools Joyce Epstein, co-director of the national Center for Families, Communities, Schools, and Children's Learning, was the keynote speaker at Ohio's 1996 Parent Involvement Summit. Her framework describing six ways that parents are involved in their children's learning is an excellent starting point for creating partnerships between families, schools, and communities.
Schools can help families create home environments that support learning.
Parents can seek opportunities to learn more about child health and development, as well as to become lifelong learners. Schools can inform parents about their children's progress and school programs, as well as provide opportunities to ask questions and offer comments. Parents can attend conferences, take a dvantage of communication channels, and voice their opinions. Schools can create opportunities for parents to play an active role in the operation of the school. Parents can think about how their talents might benefit schools and offer to help.