Parent/family involvement is the participation of parents in every facet of the education and development of children from birth to adulthood, recognizing that parents are the primary influence in their children's lives. Effective parent involvement takes many forms, including:
Communicating
Parenting
Student learning
Volunteering
School decision making and advocacy
Collaborating with the community
(National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs, National PTA, 2004)
