Parents Benefits

Positive parent-school communications benefit parents. The manner in which schools communicate and interact with parents affects the extent and quality of parents’ home involvement with their children’s learning. For example, schools that communicate bad news about student performance more often than recognizing students’ excellence will discourage parent involvement by making parents feel they cannot effectively help their children.

Parents also benefit from being involved in their children’s education by getting ideas from school on how to help and support their children, and by learning more about the school’s academic program and how it works. Perhaps most important, parents benefit by becoming more confident about the value of their school involvement. Parents develop a greater appreciation for the important role they play in their children’s education.

When communicating with parents, consider your remarks in relation to the three categories that influence how parents participate. For example, are you communicating about:

• Classroom learning activities?
• The child’s accomplishments?
• How the parents can help at home with their child’s learning?

Students Benefits

Substantial evidence exists showing that parent involvement benefits students, including raising their academic achievement. There are other advantages for children when parents become involved — namely, increased motivation for learning, improved behavior, more regular attendance, and a more positive attitude about homework and school in general.

Higher Academic Achievement: Students with involved parents often perform better academically due to reinforced learning at home and school.

Stronger Motivation: Regular communication among parents, teachers, and students boosts enthusiasm and commitment toward education.

Improved Behavior:Parental involvement encourages better discipline and respect for classroom rules, leading to a healthier learning environment.

Increased Confidence:When students see parents and teachers working together, they feel more supported and confident in their abilities.

Positive Attitude Toward Learning:Open communication fosters a love for learning, regular school attendance, and a constructive approach to challenges.

Teachers Benefits

Research shows that parental involvement can free teachers to focus more on the task of teaching children. Also, by having more contact with parents, teachers learn more about students’ needs and home environment, which is information they can apply toward better meeting those needs. Parents who are involved tend to have a more positive view of teachers, which results in improved teacher morale.

Improved Classroom Management: Informed teachers can address behavioral or academic challenges more effectively, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere.

Better Parent Support: Collaborative relationships with parents encourage at-home reinforcement of classroom lessons, supporting student learning.

Increased Morale: Positive parent-teacher interactions build mutual respect and appreciation, boosting teachers' confidence and job satisfaction.

Time Efficiency: Engaged parents can assist in activities like homework monitoring and project completion, allowing teachers to focus more on curriculum delivery.