Parent engagement in schools is different from parent involvement, though both are useful. Parent involvement is when parents participate in school events or activities, and teachers provide learning resources or information about their student’s grades. Unlike in parent engagement, teachers hold the primary responsibility to set educational goals. They relate to parents not as a partner but an advisor who guides them through academic support for their child. Try these parent engagement strategies to transform involvement into parent partnerships: Give parents your contact information and get to know them early in the school year. That way, when they have questions, they’ll feel comfortable reaching out Provide opportunities for parents to connect with the school. Volunteer shifts, class activities, or parent-teacher committees are all great engagement opportunities Share your classroom goals or expectations openly with parents, and ask them to do the same Connect with parents in-person as much as possible. Use emails, texts, or apps to keep parents up-to-date on upcoming class events Address common challenges that inhibit parent engagement like scheduling conflicts or an intimidating atmosphere

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Parent engagement in schools is different from parent involvement, though both are useful. Parent involvement is when parents participate in school events or activities, and teachers provide learning resources or information about the...

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