You just arrived as a new teacher in your school. You noticed that there is not enough parent involvement, so you decide to take the lead and bridge the gap between parents and teachers. Which of the following would NOT increase parent involvement?

Question

Conduct a survey to gauge the talents and abilities of parents, to find ways to utilize them within the classroom and school.

Invite parents to a meeting to solicit help for the next PTO bake sale, to raise money for the next school year.



Establish a home visit program, where teachers can visit parents who may not have transportation to get to know them and establish a trusting relationship.

Establish a parent mentor program, pairing parents of new students with a veteran family.

Answer 1

The option that would NOT increase parent involvement is:

Invite parents to a meeting to solicit help for the next PTO bake sale, to raise money for the next school year.

While this initiative may engage some parents who are interested in fundraising, it may not effectively bridge the gap between parents and teachers or foster a strong sense of community and collaboration. It focuses on a specific event rather than building a broader and more meaningful connection between parents and the educational process.

In contrast, the other options—such as conducting a survey, establishing a home visit program, and setting up a parent mentor program—are more likely to foster engagement and involvement by actively including parents in the educational environment and building relationships.