Being Involved in Your Child's School Matters

The involvement of the parents in their student’s education in linked to high academic success. Parents of students who assume a particular interest in the academic achievements their child are able to take a hands-on approach at Pro-Vision, Inc. by volunteering their time. Whether assisting students with subject matter or making copies, every volunteer at Pro-Vision, Inc. has a strong and lasting impact on the students and the institution as whole. Pro-Vision, Inc. strongly encourages and warmly welcomes volunteers that donate their talents when they are able, whether routinely or intermittently.

Karen Smith Conway, a professor of economics at the University of New Hampshire, along with colleague Andrew Houtenville, recently conducted a study of over 10,000 eighth-grade students and linked parental involvement to student success rates. The research included information about the parents, teachers, and administrators. The study focused on frequency of discussions between the parent and the student about the class subjects and course selections at school, as well as regular attendance at school meetings, and parental participation in volunteer work at the child’s school. Overall, the results strongly indicated that the higher frequency of parental involvement in their child’s education led to a higher success rates.

In another study published by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, research concluded that students with involved parents had higher test scores, enrolled in higher-level programs, had improved school attendance, were more socially well-adjusted, and were more likely to attend a higher institution.

Volunteerism is a cornerstone of Pro-Vision, Inc., and highly encouraged of parents to get involved. It is also open to students, staff members and community supporters. Not only are thousands of dollars saved by the work done by the volunteers at Pro-Vision, Inc., which greatly impacts use the life of the school’s resources, the students are able to witness the direct impact of involvement through volunteer work, encouraging them to actively participate in their communities. Opportunities for parents to volunteer are abundant and are available from the day of their intake interview all the way until the student’s graduation. For parents with busy weekday schedules, there are ample volunteer opportunities on Saturdays and even seasonally.

Those with an interest in the volunteer program at Pro-Vision, Inc. can contact The Development Office for more information at 713-748-0030 or fill out our Volunteer form here.

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