Get Involved!
For most people, the term "parent involvement" conjures up images of parents volunteering in the classroom, raising money for new equipment, or leading the local parent association. And that kind of involvement usually wanes when kids leave elementary school. But parent involvement means so much more -- and it is needed all the way through high school!
If you work with parents and school leaders, you know there are many challenges to raising healthy, successful children and that the responsibility to do so rests with all of us. We urge you to become an advocate for collaboration between parents and schools and for the type of parent involvement and education that helps parents create supportive learning environments for their kids...and much more!
We invite you to get involved in the effort to take parent involvement to new heights -- to stretch our thinking about what parent involvement means, explore new ideas, collaborate, and share successes.
Call to Action
Whether you are a parent leader, educator, trainer, consultant, or other advocate for parent involvement, you are part of helping children achieve their dreams. These are some of the ways you can become involved today.
- Learn About ParentNet, a parent-led program for parents of children in grades Pre-K through 12 that has an eleven-year history of development in more than thirty schools nationwide. There is no fee to use this program. Many free resources are online; others can be purchased in the Online Store.
- Submit a professional article or research that contributes to the understanding of parent involvement and its impact on student success.
- Share a success story from your local school community that shows how parents and schools are working together to develop skills that support children's success in school and life.
- List your professional services in our free online Consultant Directory so we can connect you with parents and schools who are looking for your expertise.
- Download and Distribute the PIM.ORG Flyer at your next workshop or event. Put our online information in the hands of those who can make a difference in your community. Also available as a Greyscale Flyer for black and white printing.
- Join our mailing list to receive information, articles, and new ideas that are generated from our online collaboration.
- Support our mission with an online donation to the National ParentNet Association, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
- Join our national volunteer leadership team -- helping us manage, market, and expand Parent Involvement Matters.Org. Please contact us and let us know how you can help!
- Bookmark our website, return often to glean ideas and contribute new ones, and most importantly, put all of your resources to work in your local communities!
- Send a personal invitation to your friends and colleagues, inviting them to visit and participate in our online community. Remember, you are part of this grassroots effort!
Consider ParentNet for your School Community! Purchase a Starter Kit that contains the complete program including introductory and planning materials, ParentNet Handbook, and Training Manual, as well as the ParentNet DVD used in training and education. Visit our Online Store today to learn about the Starter Kit and other materials that will support your program for many years to come.
