Parent involvement is the key to providing differentiated small group instruction. The parents, staff and principal, working cooperatively to provide the best possible learning environment for all students, administer Explorer Community School. The school depends on parent participation both inside and outside of the classroom. The parent/teacher relationship is a basic element of the classroom. Parent volunteers are an integral part of the classroom working alongside and with the students. Teachers are the primary educators; parents augment the learning process.

Parent participation is required in three areas:
1. Three hours in direct classroom support each week (families with more than
one child in the school are asked to contribute more so that the teacher still has the
necessary adult support).
2. Attendance at monthly parent association meetings.
3. Committee work. See Committees for a list of opportunities.