The Importance of Parent Involvement

  • When families are involved in their child’s learning, it significantly contributes to increase student outcomes.
  • A family-teacher partnership is developed when everyone works together to achieve established learning goals.
  • Effective family involvement improves student outcomes through the school years.
  • Parent/families may need guidance and assistance in how to effectively help their children with homework.
  • To be effective, school programs must be individualized to fit the needs of each family.
  • Parents assist in creating home experiences that foster student learning.

Roles of a Supportive Parent

Parents can get involved in a variety of ways ot increase learner support. Through active listening, encouragement, awareness, and knowledge a parent can provide the necessary support needed to be an active participant in their child's learning and development.


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What will happen if the scale tips more towards not supportive and inactive participants? How can this be prevented?