Involvement Many researchers have studied minority and low-income populations to identify and explain barriers to parental participation. Misconceptions on the part of both parents and schools undoubtedly contribute. Some have economic, tie, and logistical problems. Some lack child care and transportation services. Language may be a barrier.
Schools often fail to ask parents to help, or unintentionally discourage participation.
They may organize events for staff convenience, ignoring the needs or schedules of parents. Teachers' attitudes play a large part in the amount of parent involvement. School practices that do not accommodate the diversity of families served. Parent involvement events and opportunities are scheduled at times that are inconvenient for working parents. Communications to parents are written in languages that are not appropriate for all families.