We all know that the positive effects of parent involvement on children, families, and school when schools and parents continuously support and encourage the children’s learning and development are very necessary . Create a home environment that encourages learning

Studies show that parent involvement activities that are effectively planned and well implemented result in substantial benefits to children, parents, educators, and the school.

Benefits for the Children

1. Children tend to achieve more, regardless of parents’ education level.
2. Children generally achieve better grades, test scores, and attendance.
3. Children consistently complete their homework.
4. Children have better self-esteem, are more self-disciplined.
5. Children show higher aspirations and motivation toward school.
6. Children’s positive attitude about school often results in improved behavior in school.
7. Fewer children are being placed in remedial classes.
8. When schools have a high percentage of involved parents in and out of schools, teachers and principals are more likely to experience higher morale.

Benefits for the Parents

1. Parents are more confident in their parenting and decision-making skills.
2. Parents gain more knowledge of child development, there is more use of affection and positive reinforcement and less punishment on their children.
3. Parents have a better understanding of the teacher’s job and school curriculum.
4. 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.
5. Parents’ perceptions of the school are improved and there are stronger ties and commitment to the school.
6. Parents are more aware of, and become more active regarding, policies that affect their children’s education when parents are requested by school to be part of the decision-making team.

Benefits for the Educators

2. Teachers and principals often earn greater respect for their profession from the parents.
3. Consistent parent involvement leads to improved communication and relations between parents, teachers, and principal.
4. Teachers and principal acquire a better understanding of families’ cultures and diversity, and they form deeper respect for parents’ abilities and time.
5. Teachers and principal reports an increase in work satisfaction.

Benefits for the School

1         Schools that actively involve parents and the community tend to establish better reputations in the community.

2         Schools also experience better community support.

3         School programs that encourage and involve parents usually do better and have higher quality programs than programs that do not involve parents.

By: Jocelyn M. Villegas | Teacher I | Cabcaben Elementary School | Mariveles, Bataan