Parent Corner

The Benefits of Parent Involvement: What the Research Has to Say

Researchers have evidence for positive effects of parent involvement on children, families and school when schools and parents continuously support and encourage the children's learning and development. According to Henderson and Berla (1994), "the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status but the extent to which that student's family is able to:

Create a home environment that encourages learning
Express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children's achievement and future careers
Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community

Benefits for the Children:

Children generally achieve better grades, test scores and attendance
Children consistently complete their homework
Children have better self-esteem, are more self disciplined and show higher aspirations and motivation toward school
Children's positive attitude about school often results in improved behavior in school and less suspension for disciplinary reasons

Benefits for the Parents:

Parents increase their interaction and discussion with their children and are more responsive and sensitive to their children's social, emotional and intellectual development needs
parents have a better understanding of the teacher's job and school curriculum
When parents are aware of what their children are learning, they are more likely to help when they are requested by teachers to become more involved in their children's learning activities at home

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