PTA is committed to being the leading resource for parent involvement.

PTA is committed to being the leading resource for parent involvement.

Parent involvement is crucial to the health and well-being of a child. As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child's success in school and in life. In this role, you have a fresh opportunity every day to get involved with your child.

Parent involvement in children’s education allows kids to perform better in school, and navigate more easily some of the challenges of growing up, such as bullying.

PTA is committed to being the leading resource for parent involvement. We offer comprehensive resources for helping parents get involved and stay involved in the lives of their children.  Look through these parent involvement categories and learn about new ways you can make a difference in your child's life. This section also serves as a clearinghouse for parent involvement ideas and resources.

Family-School Partnerships

More than 30 years of research shows that family involvement promotes student success. No matter what their family income or background may be, students with involved parents are more likely to

  • Earn higher grades and test scores,
  • Pass their classes, 
    A comprehensive and practical guide to family involvement: The National Standards Implementation Guide
  • Attend school regularly,
  • Have better social skills and adapt well to school, and
  • Go on to postsecondary education.

When families, schools, and communities work together,

  • Student achievement improves,
  • Teacher morale rises,
  • Communication among parents, teachers, and administrators increases, and
  • Family, school, and community connections multiply.

Building Family-School Partnerships the PTA Way

PTA offers a means to develop strong family-school partnerships and involve the community. The process can be tailored to each school. PTA’s process for building successful partnerships is grounded in the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships and consists of three steps:

  • Raising awareness about the power of family and community involvement.
  • Taking action to cultivate involvement through specific programs and practices.
  • Celebrating success as your school sees increased involvement and its impact.

Discover the power of partnerships at your school with these links and the resources below.