How to Effectively Involve Parents in Schools

Research has repeatedly confirmed that parent involvement is a key component of school improvement. But developing and implementing a successful parent involment strategy can be tricky.

A new book by Hobart Harmon and Ben Dickens helps teachers and administrators overcome that problem by providing practical advice on how to involve parents in a positive and meaningful way.

In Creating Parent and Family Involvement: 101 Ideas for Teachers Who Care Hobart and Ben explain:

• how parent and family involvement creates student success.
  
• how to use a five-step process and simple self-assessment tool to create meaningful parent and family involvement.
  
• how to implement 101 parent and family involvement ideas.
  
• over 50 tips teachers can give parents in helping their child be successful in school.
  

Hobart and Ben also offer workshops aimed at helping schools more effectively involve parents in their children's education. Visit the PCRS website for more information about the book and workshops.