ED405405 UD031558
Title: National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs.
Author Affiliation: National PTA, Chicago, IL.(BBB17694)
Pages: 37
Publication Date: 1997
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC02 Plus Postage.
Language: English
Document Type: Reports--Evaluative (142)
Geographic Source: U.S.; Illinois
Journal Announcement: RIEJUL1997
The National
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has developed standards for parent
and family involvement in education in conjunction with the National
Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education and in keeping with
the National Education Goals of 1990. These standards are research-based
and grounded in sound educational philosophy and practical experience.
The standards, each of which is discussed in detail, are: (1) Communicating--Communication
between home and school is regular, two- way, and meaningful; (2)
Parenting--Parenting skills are promoted and supported; (3) Student
Learning--Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning;
(4) Volunteering--Parents are welcome in the school and their support
and assistance are sought; (5) School Decision Making and Advocacy--Parents
are full partners in
decisions that affect children and their families; and (6) Collaborating
with Community--Community resources are used to strengthen schools,
families, and student learning. The research that led to the development
of these standards is summarized. Research studies indicate that
although the six program standards are closely related, each produces
distinct and often unique gains for students, parents, and schools.
Sample applications for putting each idea into practice accompany
each program standard. Six appendixes include a checklist for quality
indicators, an action plan worksheet, advice for developing a family
involvement policy, a model policy, a bibliography, and acknowledgments.
(Contains 19 references.) (SLD)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer); Community Involvement;
Cooperation; *Educational Change; Elementary Secondary Education;
*Family Involvement; *Parent Participation; *Parenting Skills; Participative
Decision Making; *Standards; Volunteers
Identifiers: Educational Indicators; Parent Teacher Association
