Why Parent Engagement Is Important

• Students achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnic/racial
  background or the parents' education level.
• Students have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and
  complete homework more consistently.
• Students have higher graduation rates and greater enrollment rates in
  post-secondary education.
• Educators hold higher expectations of students whose parents collaborate
  with the teacher.
• Student achievement for disadvantaged children not only improves, but can
  also reach levels that are standard for middle-class children. In addition, the
  children who are farthest behind make the greatest gains.
• Children from diverse cultural backgrounds perform better when parents and
  professionals collaborate to bridge the gap between the culture at home
  and at the learning institution.
• Student behaviors such as alcohol use, violence, and antisocial behavior
  decrease as parent involvement increases.
• Students will keep pace with academic performance if their parents
  participate in school events, develop a working relationship with educators,
  and keep up with what is happening with their child's school.
• Junior and senior high school students whose parents remain involved
  make better transitions, maintain the quality of their work, and develop
  realistic plans for their future. Students whose parents are not involved, on
  the other hand, are more likely to drop out of school.

This information is from, Collaborating for Success https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/why_parent_engagement_is_important_370120_7.pdf

What Can Parents Do?

1. Create a home environment that encourages learning.

2. Communicate high, yet reasonable, expectations for their children's achievement and future careers.

3. Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community.

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities or ways to be more involved, please contact Mrs. Dillmore (941) 697-7111 or email her at carrie.dillmore@yourcharlotteschools.net