Becoming familiar with the school district will help parents become active and involved partners in their child's education. Research has demonstrated that family involvement in children's education can boost their academic success. Knowing about the following areas, which are discussed in this information sheet, can help parental involvement at school to be more effective: (1) Policies and Procedures; (2) General Education Curriculum; (3) Policy Decisions; (4) Advocating; and (5) Reporting Requirements. Learning about the school district may take some time and effort, but the result of helping their child receive and appropriate education is worth the parents' investment.