Date

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Liberal Studies

Major

Liberal Studies

First Advisor

Irene Nares-Guzicki

Abstract

In many elementary schools, a common problem lies in the lack of overall and consistent parental involvement at home and communication with the child’s teacher. This creates challenges because if a child is not receiving extra support at home- whether due to parents' beliefs about their responsibility for education, their relationship with teachers, or barriers they may face, such as language- it can lead to gaps in the child’s educational success and may cause them to struggle in their academic journey. This project's purpose and focus are to assist parents and teachers in understanding the different implications of parent involvement. In addition, this research project provides critical information about the various ways parents can be involved in their child's education and how this involvement might influence their child. Teachers can benefit from this project by understanding how parents support their children and recognizing that parents are involved in their children's education, even if not seen in the actual classroom. I utilized a literature review, surveys, and interviews to gather information primarily from elementary teachers and parents in the Monterey County area. Based on my research questions, the literature review findings aligned with the data results that the local community expressed and considered essential regarding the relationship between teachers and parents. The results also indicated that language barriers can present challenges, but there are ways to overcome them. In conclusion, the information gathered through surveys and interviews reflects the views of local participants in the districts within Monterey County and aligns with the research collected from the literature review.

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