Five Guiding Principles for Involving Parents in Schools

Comer and Haynes (1992) describe five guiding principles for involving parents in schools:

1. A no-fault approach, focusing not on who is to blame but on what can be done.

2. Coordination and cooperation among all adults concerned with the child's best educational interests.

3. Decision by consensus whenever possible.

4. Regular meetings representing the entire school community.

5. Active involvement of parents.

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