Myths About Parental Involvement

True or False: Classroom involvement by parents should be limited to those with a higher level of education or a college degree.

It is extremely difficult if not impossible to get parents involved in inner city schools.

Parent volunteers are capable of providing high quality assistance in teaching and learning.

Inviting a parent volunteer into the classroom results in less work for the teacher.

Training programs for parent volunteers are not necessary as most parents are accustomed to dealing with children.

The parent, teacher, and student are the necessary participants in parental involvement.

While the teacher is acknowledged as the expert in education, it is appropriate for parents to question teachers on school-related issues.

The best way to start getting parents involved in their child’s education is to have them join the local Parent-Teacher Association.