Teacher-Parent Partnership in Public Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study examined the extent of teacher-parent partnership in selected public elementary schools under the Binangonan Sub-Office during the School Year 2025–2026, specifically Bilibiran, Calumpang, Darangan, Dona Susana Madrigal, Don Jose M. Ynares Memorial, Tagpos, and Tayuman Elementary Schools. Utilizing a descriptive survey research design, the study involved two respondent groups: 228 teachers, representing 50% of the total teaching population, selected through simple random sampling, and 64 General PTA officers, representing the total parent population. Teachers were profiled in terms of age, sex, civil status, educational attainment, position, length of service, and in-service trainings attended, while parents were profiled based on age, sex, civil status, educational attainment, occupation, and monthly family income. Data were gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire measuring teacher-parent partnership in terms of communication, school policies and support systems, parental support, shared decision-making, and challenges encountered.Findings revealed that teachers and parents generally perceive teacher-parent partnerships to be high, with parents rating communication at a very high extent. Significant differences were found between teachers’ and parents’ perceptions across all partnership aspects. Among teachers, perception differences were significantly influenced by profile variables such as age, sex, civil status, position, educational attainment, length of service, and training exposure, whereas parents’ profile variables were not significant. Teachers reported more frequent challenges in fostering partnerships compared to parents. Based on these findings, the study recommends that school administrators implement transparent communication platforms, conduct parent engagement seminars, develop inclusive involvement programs, allocate adequate resources, and conduct advocacy campaigns to strengthen partnerships. An action plan for implementation is proposed, and further research considering additional variables is encouraged.