Getting Started

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Developing an effective parent involvement program requires planning involving school leaders, teachers and parents. The following steps are suggested by the National PTA's National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Program.

1. Create an Action Team
2. Examine Current Practice
3. Develop a Plan of Improvement
4. Develop a Written Parent/Family Involvement Policy
5. Secure Support
6. Provide Professional Development for School/Program Staff
7. Evaluate and Revise the Plan

Source:
National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs, National PTA

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