• Join the parent-teacher association – The starting point to get involved anything remotely associated with the school
• Increased academic achievement – The more intensely parents are involved, the higher is the impact on the academic achievement of children
• Opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns – Parent engagement in schools is a platform to question any practices and voice concerns that need to be addressed
• Improved classroom behavior – Showing interest and encouragement in a child’s education by parents can have a positive impact on the child’s attitude towards school

• Improved the quality of education – Parents tend to have more access and understanding of the system and the procedures
• The overall impact on a child’s personality – Parent’s engagement should not be restricted to just the primary years in the school
• Progress in disadvantaged children – With adequate support and training from the school, such parents could get a chance to be involved and help in improving the performance of their children and contribute positively to the school
• Encourages children to be more involved in many activities – Engagement in several activities like homework, projects, and assignments could help in getting children more involved and interested
• Improved teacher morale – Teachers who receive more support from parents benefit from their involvement and can make a positive contribution towards focusing on the child’s interests and abilities

How can parents engage themselves in their child’s school?

• Become a class parent-helper
• Organize an after-school club
• Help with extra-curricular activities
• Reading buddies
• Get involved in decision and policy-making
• Help with newsletters and outreach materials
• Offer counseling services
• Join the parent-teacher association
• Participate in school-fairs, fundraising events
• Share your expertise
• Start a book club
• Bring your neighborhood closer
• Attend open-house at school
• Be a constant touch with the school and staff at school
• Organize or set up a program

Conclusion :

Great schools have effective parental engagement. Because parental engagement provides an important opportunity for schools to enrich current school programs by bringing parents into the education process. Increased parental enagagement has been shown to result in increased student success, enhanced parent and teacher satisfaction, and improved school climate.