This report, prepared for the ACT Government by ARACY, provides the evidence base that will inform future and ongoing policy and practices in ACT schools to maximise parental engagement.
The report highlights the importance of a consistent definition so that parents and teachers have a shared language to talk about parental engagement, why it is important and its positive effects on children’s long term outcomes.
The State of Australia’s Children Report
This report shows encouraging progress for children and young people in Australia, including rising enrolments in early childhood education, increased civic participation, and strong health indicators such as immunisation coverage.