Parent and Community Involvement

Engaging parents and community members effectively in the life of schools and districts is both complex and vital to the success of the students in the system. Given this challenge and imperative, educators must develop ways of engaging parents and community members successfully with the goals of their schools. For example, families should be encouraged to participate in all facets of their child's education. Public schools should develop partnerships with businesses, civic organizations, and other community groups to promote adult participation in children's education and to maximize the resources available to support learning. Teachers and other school personnel should be trained in effective practices that support parenting and parent involvement.

Alliance Resources for Parents

Many Alliance publications provide guidance for parents and communities on enhancing the educational lives of children’s and engaging in broader school improvement efforts. These publications can be found under specific topic areas or in our publications list. In addition, Alliance member organizations provide a wealth of resources. See the Resources for Parents page for additional information.