Recruiting and Using Volunteers in Meaningful Ways in Secondary Schools

Abstract

A review of research indicates that parent participation at the school site can have a significant influence on student achievement. The level of parent involvement in middle schools and high schools typically declines as students obtain greater autonomy and more responsibilities. Suggestions are offered on how middle and high school principals can recruit and actively involve parent and community volunteers at school sites to nurture the academic success of culturally and economically diverse community groups.