Parent and Community Engagement, The Education Trust

Parents and local communities have a big stake in making sure that all students are held to high standards and that their schools provide the support that teachers and students need to reach them.

The Education Trust is committed to providing parents and community-based agencies with the tools and help they need to make the most of the reform efforts that are underway in most communities. There is more information available these days than ever before. Use this site to help make the most of it for your kids.

Parent and Community Newsletter -- This parent/community newsletter is the Education Trust's newest initiative to keep parents informed and engaged in the education of their children.

Winter 2005

Summer 2005

Guide to Help Latino Parents Improve Their Children's Education

This guide offers a number of suggestions for how Latino parents can get involved and be a better advocate for the education of Latino children.

En Español

Guide to Help African-American Parents Improve Their Children's Education

This guide gives African-American parents the necessary tools needed to advocate and improve their child’s education.

Parent and Community Data Guide- This easy-to-use guide gives parents and the public the tools to collect and analyze school data to improve student achievement.

No Child Left Behind User Guide- This guide provides user-friendly information on NCLB that parents and communities can understand and use. This guide highlights key aspects of the NCLB law in user-friendly language helping parents and communities use NCLB for advocacy.

No Child Left Behind Fact Sheets- These quick, easy one-page fact sheets provide vital information on key provisions of NCLB.

Web-Based Resources for Parents- These web-based resources are particularly helpful to parents and community members in learning how to gain a more active role in your child’s education.

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