When it comes to family involvement and its powerful influence, the knowledge base is broad and clear. The challenge comes in changing knowledge into practice and practice into results.
 | Children achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnic/racial background, or the parents' educational level. |
| Children have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and complete homework more consistently. |
The following website, www.indiana.edu/~eric_rec/fl/pcto/menu.html, is a link into an internet magazine titled, Parents and Children Together Online. This magazine is directed towards helping children and their families find ways to communicate in all aspects of their daily lives. It has a variety of articles, which change on a monthly basis, and is filled with many different activities and information.
Family Involvement Areas to visit:
| Communicating & Learning |
| Volunteering |