Which item is NOT mentioned as a parental involvement strategy?

• A. Open-house events
• B. Home visits when appropriate
• C. Involvement in planning and decision-making programs
• D. Student-parent social media groups

Answer: (D)

Parental involvement strategies focus on ways families can actively engage with the school to support student learning and school planning. Open-house events invite families to connect with teachers, see the learning environment, and build relationships, which helps families feel welcome and informed. Home visits when appropriate provide a bridge between school and home, offering targeted support and communication to support the student’s learning in the home setting. Involvement in planning and decision-making programs gives parents a voice in shaping policies, curriculum, and programs, strengthening partnership and shared responsibility for student outcomes.

Student-parent social media groups, while useful as a communication channel, are not typically listed as a formal parental involvement strategy. They can raise concerns about privacy, equity, and professional boundaries, and they don’t by themselves involve active planning or decision-making in school programs.