Making Sure All Parents Are Involved

As you have read in the text, family involvement in education is important for student success. Research shows that family involvement improves student achievement. Traditionally, fathers are not as involved in the education of their children as the mothers.

• Read the two articles below to learn more about the importance of the father's involvement in education.

A Call to Commitment: Fathers' Involvement in Children's Learning
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/calltocommit/chap1.html

• Go to the website below to read about the various ways schools across America are involving fathers in school activities. Print the articles for your professional development notebook.

Involving Fathers at School
http://www.teachersfirst.com/fathers.html

• Visit a local school and find out about father initiatives in your area.