The following article not only analyzes ten articles related to the benefits of family involvement, but also presents research-based information, strategies, and activities that will help parents to be proactive in the education of their children. When families are involved in their children's education, their children earn higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, do more homework, display more positive attitudes and behaviors, achieve graduate high school at higher rates and are more likely to enroll in college; therefore, fostering family involvement in their students' education is an important goal for schools, especially those serving low-income students and other students at risk of failure. The plan outlines the activities, types of opportunities and support parents need to get involved in schools. The plan also asserts that developing effective partnerships with families requires a school climate that welcomes parents and encourages them to question and express their concerns as well as contribute appropriately to decision-making. To develop this partnership, school staff must provide parents with the information and instructions necessary to become involved in their children's lives..