Parents and teachers build a close, cooperative partnership to support the learning of our students. Parents help to plan and review their school's Title I program. Local involvement ensures the program meets the needs of Title I students. Parents are also encouraged to participate in Title I family events that support the joy of learning together.

Research shows parent involvement is critical to student success and student achievement. Parents can positively impact their child’s school success by being positively involved in their child’s school experience in the following ways: (Marzano, 2003)

• Keep the lines of communication open - attend meetings and events, monitor grades

• Participate in the day to day running of the school such as working as a teacher assistant, guest reader or as a volunteer.

• Create a supportive “at home” environment. Teach your child in ways that will add to what the teacher is doing.

• Be involved in the planning and implementation of the parent involvement program in your school.

• Request information about the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) including the degrees and certifications held, and whether the teacher is certified in their respective area of instruction.

• Help develop your school’s plan for how parents and schools can work together.