In Florida, the opportunity for parent participation in their charter school is written into the law. For many charter schools, parent contracts are the only notable outreach method. They list hours required as well as on-campus and at-home activities that fall under parental involvement. It is up to the school leader and governing board members to expand parental involvement beyond the standard volunteer activities. During this presentation, we will discuss proven techniques for engaging parents and the steps you can take to empower parents to become their charter school’s biggest advocate.