Why is Parent Involvement Important?

According to the U.S. Department of Education, research indicates consistent, positive, and convincing evidence: families have a major influence on their children's achievement in school and through life. When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more. In other words, family involvement in children's education positively affects student achievement.

Studies have found that students with involved parents, regardless of their income or background, are more likely to:

• earn high grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs
• pass their classes, earn credits, and be promoted
• attend school regularly
• graduate and go on to post-secondary education.

Parental involvement is one of the central points of No Child Left Behind. Parents are asked to play an active role in their children's school and home learning. This web site provides parents and families with many resources and links to other sites that will assist in their children's learning.

Helpful Tools for Parents

The Power of Parents as Partners: Parent Involvement Handbook - NEW RESOURCE!
Check out the latest resource from Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati.
Click here to see handbook.

Education Trust
14 Fact Sheets to address topics parents might encounter as they partner with schools

10 Tips for Parents Who Choose To Stay Put
This is an easy-to-read, four-page guide targeted at parents who, for a variety of reasons, choose to have their child stay in his or her current school rather than transfer to another one.
See guide (122KB, pdf)

12 Things Parents Should Know and Expect
As a parent, here are 12 things you should know about and expect from your schools ...and yourself.
See guide (290KB, pdf)