Written by Jordan Galerkin Introducing the State of Parent Engagement Report
Does your school plan for parent engagement? Are you looking for more effective ways to inspire parents to get involved?
If so, you won’t want to miss the 2026 State of Parent Engagement Report.
Compiled from comprehensive survey data and insights from Track it Forward’s extensive school community network, this exclusive report highlights the most current trends in parent volunteerism and family-school partnership.
What is the 2026 State of Parent Engagement Report?
Track it Forward surveyed K-12 schools, charter programs, and private academies from the United States, Canada, and Guam to understand how parental involvement is evolving in 2026.
Today's families face unique scheduling demands, and schools are adapting with more flexible, hybrid, and technology-driven engagement strategies. Whether your school relies on a self-governed PTA, booster clubs, or a mandatory volunteer program, this report will provide helpful insights on parent engagement. Discover how high-performing schools are successfully rallying their parent communities today by downloading your copy of the report below!
What Key Questions Does This Report Address?
The 2026 State of Parent Engagement Report combines aggregate data with real-world school stories to paint a clear picture of parental involvement today. Inside, you’ll find data-driven answers to your questions, such as:
- Participation Benchmarks: What percentage of parents are actively volunteering in schools today?
- Requirements vs. Incentives: How do schools incentivize parents or enforce volunteer requirements?
- Program Structure: What tools and strategies do schools with high engagement use to manage parent involvement?
- Modern Opportunities: What types of volunteer activities are proving most popular and effective?
- The Power of Tracking: Why is tracking parent hours essential for securing school funding, grants, and community buy-in?
Find out answers to these questions and more when you download the State of Parent Engagement Report!
Why Modern Parent Engagement Matters More Than Ever
Parent engagement—also referred to as family involvement or school volunteerism—is the active, cooperative partnership between parents, families, and educators to support a child’s learning journey. This collaboration can take many forms, from classroom volunteering and field trip chaperoning to joining planning committees and assisting with remote administrative tasks.
When families are engaged, everyone wins:
- For Students: Decades of research show that high parent involvement correlates directly with better academic performance, higher graduation rates, and improved student well-being.
- For Schools: Parent volunteers provide vital resource support, foster a warm and collaborative school culture, and help bridge the gap in school staffing needs.
Don't let your school fall behind on the latest community-building strategies. Learn how to optimize your parent programs, simplify your tracking, and boost participation rates this school year.