Author Question: List reasons why family involvement in schools is important. What will be an ideal ... (Read 97 times)

awywial · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

List reasons why family involvement in schools is important.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are two pieces of legislation that focus on forming school relationships withparents and community?

What will be an ideal response?

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
1. Higher grades and test scores 2. Better attendance and homework completion
3. More positive attitudes and behavior 4. Fewer placements in special education
5. Higher graduation rates 6. Greater enrollment in post-secondary education
7. More effective transition to work 7. Increased civic responsibility and citizenship

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1. Title 1 of Goals 2000: specifies and mandates programs and practices in order for schools to qualify for or maintain funding.
2. Improving America's School Act (IASA): includes goals to increase parent involvement through parent training, written developmental involvement policies, etc.