Parental Involvement- Benefits & Challenges for Parents/Part II

Researchers have evidence for the positive effects of parent involvement on children, families, and school when schools and parents continuously support and encourage the children's learning and development (Eccles & Harold, 1993; Illinois State Board of Education, 1993). According to Henderson and Berla (1994), "the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status but the extent to which that student's family is able to:

1. Create a home environment that encourages learning
2. Express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children's achievement and future careers
3. Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community.

Studies also show that children are not the only ones who benefit; parents do too. So, join me on May 9, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m for Part II in the series on Parental Involvement.  Tune in at 713-955-0734 or Facebook after the show ends.