Spring, 2000 No. 8 National Network of Partnership Schools
National PTA Aims
to Help Schools Build PartnershipsBy Ginny Markell,
National PTA PresidentThe National PTA represents more than 6.5 million parents and educators who are committed to improving education for children. We know that children learn best when families and schools collaborate for student success.
In 1997, the PTA issued its National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. The standards are based on Dr. Joyce Epstein’s framework of six types of involvement that is used by the National Network of Partnership Schools, and on other research on parental involvement.
Now, the PTA is introducing a new volume, Building Successful Partnerships, which offers field-tested strategies for overcoming barriers, reaching out to key participants, developing effective parent involvement, and improving student success. It should be useful to school administrators, teachers, parent involvement professionals, Title I coordinators, Action Team chairs or co-chairs, and leaders of PTAs and other parent organizations. The book (available for $18.95) is published by the National Educational Service in Bloomington, IN. A preview of the book may be viewed at www.nesonline.com, or call 800-733-6786 for information.
The National PTA is working to make parent involvement the foundation upon which all other education reform efforts are based. PTA leaders will be trained in bringing this message to schools and communities across the country.
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