Reviewed research findings with regard to family influences on student achievement. Five family and home environmental factors that affect student achievement and the effects of which may be altered through intervention were identified: parent expectations and attributions, structure for learning, home affective environment, discipline, and parent involvement. Researchers have used different instruments, data collection and data analysis procedures, and have defined family factors differently. There is convergence in the family factors critical for students' success. Recommendations are provided for school psychologists to increase student opportunity to learn by providing families with direct and indirect services. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)