| Measure | Performance | Essential | Respondent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools | 61 strong | Involved Families | Teacher | |
In schools with strong Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools, the school actively creates opportunities for parents to participate in developing academic programs and influencing school curricula.
This government-issued case study describes how a lower-performing school planned to incorporate parents and the community in improvement efforts. Parents were able to influence improvement through community forums and by serving as superintendent and district advisors.
US Department of Education (reproduced by School Turnaround Learning Community; http://www.schoolturnaroundsupport.org/resources/gaining-support-parents-and-community)Login RequiredAn article outlining the vision and purpose of a ParentCamps; facilitation guidance is also provided.
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