Qualities of Effective School Efforts to Involve Parents

Henderson and Berla (1994) note that effective school efforts to involve parents must have the following three qualities:

"Comprehensive: Reaching out to all families, not just those most easily contacted, and involving them in all major roles, from tutoring to governance.
Well-Planned: Specific goals, clear communication about what is expected of all participants, training for both educators and parents.
Long-Lasting: A clear commitment to the long-term, not just to an immediate project." (p. 13)