The Power of Parent Involvement

1. The Power of Parent Involvement Less talk and more action

2. Get parents involved in the Process • Parents need to be involved in the process of developing the plans for Title I in the school. This is reflected in how your application is written. • What do parents want for Title I services? • What works for them and their children?

3. Implementation • Parents need to help implement and support Title I services in their school. • They can help by volunteering in school or help with support at home. • Do your parents know what curriculum is being used in the school and how Title I integrates with it?

4. Capacity • Have you helped build your parents’ capacity to participate in your program? • Have you helped build your parents’ capacity to help their child in school? • Have you helped build your parents’ capacity to help with homework? • Have you helped build your parents’ capacity to be a good parent?

5. Evaluation • Have your parents told you what worked best for their child? Have you incorporated their suggestions in next year’s grant application? • Do your parents lead other parents in your school? Do your parents feel comfortable participating in school activities for all programs?

6. Student Achievement Improves When… • The “curriculum of the home” has an average effect on achievement that is twice as large as family socioeconomic status.

7. Student Achievement Improves When… • Parents are enabled to play 4 key roles in their children’s learning. • As teachers • As supporters • As advocates • As decision-makers

8. Characteristics of Families Whose Children are Doing Well in School • Establish a daily family routine • Monitor out-of-school activities • Model the value of learning, self-discipline and hard work • Express high but realistic expectations for achievement • Encourage children’s development and progress in school