Study after study show the importance of parents being involved in their child’s education. Part of that educational process is a partnership between parents, schools, and the community working to ensure schools are healthy and safe places to be. Schools must address issues such as school discipline, violence, vandalism, truancy, alcohol and other drugs(AOD), and other critical youth risk behaviors in partnership with parents and the community. Families, with the support of schools, help children meet life’s challenges and become healthy and productive citizens.

• Be a resource to families in establishing home environments to support children as students and citizens.
• Design effective forms of communication between and among school, home, and community.
• Create opportunities for parent and community involvement and support.
• Provide ideas to families and communities about how to help students work toward citizenship goals at home and in the community.
• Include parents and community members who represent the whole community in citizenship program planning and decision making.
• Identify and integrate resources and services from all aspects of the community to strengthen citizenship efforts.