When parents get involved in their child’s education, everyone benefits.  Being involved helps:

Children

There are many ways that children benefit when parents participate in their education. 

Studies show that they are more likely to:

• Perform better on standardized test
• Get better grades
• Have good attendance
• Feel better about themselves and about school
• Take challenging classes
• Behave better at school and at home
• Have good social skills
• Continue their education after high school

Teachers

When parents are involved, teachers may:

• Feel more supported
• Be more satisfied
• Communicate and work better with students, parents and families

Parents

Parents also get rewards from being involved in their child’s education.

1. Parenting

2. Communicating

3. Volunteering

4. Learning at Home

5. Decision Making

6. Collaborating with the Community