Research Says...

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    • The earlier in a child's schooling parent involvement begins the more beneficial
    • The most effective forms of parent involvement are those which engage parents in working directly with their children on learning activities at home
    • The more parents participate in schooling in a sustained way, at every level of involvement, the better for student achievement
    • Parent expectations and parent satisfaction with school are the best predictors of children's academic achievement and social adjustment
    • Children are more successful when parents reinforce the view that school and home are connected and that school is an integral part of the whole family's life
    • Parents need specific information on how to be involved with school, homework and learning at home
    • Parent involvement program are a requirement when school receive State and Federal categorical money. Parents are needed to serve on governance councils at the site and district levels
    • Parents who read to their children, have books available, guide the viewing of TV/other screens and provide stimulating experiences contribute to the achievement of their children
    • Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have: higher grades/test scores, higher rates of graduation, increased motivation, better self-esteem, lower rates of suspension, decreased use of drugs and alcohol, and fewer instances of violent behavior