Project : e-communIC@Tion 4 schools 2 parents Name : Acronym : Description :Communication between schools and families is essential for building trusting relationships that foster parental involvement. Parental involvement in schools and social institutes is necessary for youngsters to develop successfully and to make decisions that will have positive outcomes for their futures. This study examines the role of digital technologies in fostering parental involvement in schools and social institutes and uncovers barriers that prevent usage of technology to promote communication. Little research has been done to evaluate the role of emerging technologies in enhancing communication practices between schools specialised in vocational training and parents/guardians. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role and possibilities of different interpersonal communications technologies like cell phone and e-mail, school websites, blog, electronic learning environments and new social websites like Facebook, Twitter, etc..in communicating with parents. Additionally, these communication modes are appraised for their efficacy in facilitating parental involvement in schools. Keywords : Website : Date at the beginning : Date of the end : Person and institution in charge : Teaching level(s) : - primary education - secondary educationFinancing : - autre financement européen - autreTopics : - Learning : supporting and tutoring - Teaching : experimentation and innovationDetails about partnerships :• Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg dept SAW, BE • Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse (U.A.P.V.), FR • Zespół Szkół Nr 1, Technikum Nr 1 im. Prof. Bolesława Krupińskiego w Lubinie, PL • Tekkeköy Halk Eğitim Merkezi, TR • KAVAKMEYDAN VOCATIONAL TRADE HIGH SCHOOL, TR • INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCES, ES • Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Telekomunikacyjnych,PL • BilSE-Institut für Bildung und Forschung GmbH, DE • Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute, CYPartnership with organisations : - Centre Universitaire de Formation des Enseignants et des Formateurs