Parental Involvement

It is important, regardless of the age of your child, to stay involved!  When you’re involved, you send the message that your child is valued and that his/her activities are worthy of your time.  It also helps to keep the avenues of communication open and builds lasting bonds. 
  1. Parent partnerships are crucial to a high quality educational program.
  2. There should be an open door policy where parents are welcome to visit at anytime.
  3. Parents should be encouraged to be involved and participate in the program.
  4. There should be a respectful environment for all cultures.
  5. Ask what type of communications parents can expect to receive?  Here are a few possibilities:
Tracking sheets
Newsletters
Parent Conferences
  1. Are there events that involve the family?
  2. Is the school involved in any community service projects?
Make sure the programs you child is involved in value the importance of creating a partnership with parents.  Whether it is at school with the teachers, or with the coaches on a sport team, or group leaders in other activities, working together creates the best environment for your child.