This issue of the quarterly newsletter, "PLAINTalk," is the third in a four part series, reprinting chapters from Sharon and Craig Ramey's book, "Going to School." This issue presents practical and useful techniques for parents covering the following topics: (1) What Is "Parent Involvement"?; (2) The Right Balance of "Parent Involvement"; (3) Why Is "Parent Involvement" So Important?; (4) How to Monitor the Quality of Your Child's Education and School Experience; (5) The Many Ways Parents Can (and Should) Support Schools; and (6) Formal Parent Organizations: What You Need to Know and Do. (For Volume 9, Issue 3 of "PLAINTalk," see ED489812.) [This newsletter is produced by the Center for Development and Learning.]