Parents of 20 students enrolled in a middle school English as a second language summer program were surveyed to identify possible motivators and inhibitors to parental involvement. Motivating factors identified included opportunity to ask about their child's behavior and desire to demonstrate their commitment to education. Inhibitors included lack of transportation and time.
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