All parents and family members should try to find the time and make the effort because research shows that when families get involved, their children:

• Get better grades and test scores.

• Graduate from high school at higher rates.

• Are more likely to go on to higher education.

• Are better behaved and have more positive attitudes.

Family involvement is also _one of the best investments_ a family can make. Students who graduate from high school earn, on average, $200,000 more in their lifetimes than students who drop out. College graduate makes almost $1 million more!

Most important of all, ALL parents and families can enjoy these benefits. It doesn't matter how much money you have. It doesn't matter how much formal education you've had yourself or how well you did in school. And family involvement works for children at all grade levels.

It's a lot of different types of activities. Some parents and families may have the time to get involved in many ways. Other may only have the time for one or two activities. But whatever your level of involvement, remember: -If you get involved and stay involved, you can make a world of difference.

Family involvement in education can mean: