Sentences with phrase «mandate parental involvement»

There are high - performing voucher schools, but many of those schools have rigid admissions deadlines, don't offer free transportation and some mandate parental involvement, such as attendance at parent - teacher conferences — something that can be difficult for parents without reliable transportation.

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The changes were necessary, argued Superintendent Donald W. Ingwerson, because the district's current busing program interferes with efforts to increase parental involvement and bring about other school improvements mandated under Kentucky's landmark education - reform law.

As a component of the school - level parental involvement policy mandated by federal law Title I, each school served under this part shall jointly develop with parents for all children served under this part a school - parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State's high standards.

Decades of research confirms that positive parental involvement is critical for students» success in school, and federal policy mandates effective programs at all school levels; however, parent involvement often...

To encourage parental involvement and direct their behavior, some states have passed laws mandating parent report cards [i], service hours at their child's school [ii], home visits to ensure school readiness [iii], or even jail time [iv].

Decades of research confirms that positive parental involvement is critical for students» success in school, and federal policy mandates effective programs at all school levels; however, parent involvement often remains on the back burner of school improvement initiatives.