By Kristin Scholz When parents are involved in their children’s education,children are more successful in school. Parent school involvement has many benefits. Benefits to students: • More positive school attitude • Fewer discipline problems • More homework done • Less truancy • Greater...

By Kristin Scholz

When parents are involved in their children’s education,children are more successful in school. Parent school involvement has many benefits.

Benefits to students:
• More positive school attitude
• Fewer discipline problems
• More homework done
• Less truancy
• Greater academic success

Benefits to parents:
• More positive attitude toward school and staff
• Better understanding of the curriculum
• Increased confidence in their child’s teacher
• Ideas from teachers on how to help their children

Benefits to teachers:
• Higher student achievement
• More homework turned in
• More motivated students
• Fewer discipline problems
• Greater support from parents

So What Does Parent Involvement Mean to You?
“But I’m too busy to volunteer at school!” Does this sound familiar? Many parents feel that to be involved in their children’s school they must be physically present in the school.