Download or read book Influences Impacting on Parent Involvement in an Inner city Elementary School written by Frances Gamer and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Getting it Right written by Fredricka Brown and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parent involvement is a topic of interest to school administrators; research and their own experience indicate that parent participation at the school site can have a significant influence on student achievement. Recent efforts to increase parent involvement through school-based and federally-funded programs have focused on helping schools and parents learn and routinize meaningful school and home roles for parents to play. Despite several attempts to develop means to increase parental involvement, administrators of Southern California inner-city schools continue to be faced with the problem of how to develop programs and strategies that will promote the kinds of productive parental involvement activities that can lead to increased student achievement for the specific student body in these schools. The majority of programs that have been implemented have been offered in general sessions with no particular grade-level focus. In response to the critical need for parent involvement, the Grade Level Parent Workshops program was created at a Southern California Elementary School. This program, in its fifth year of operation at the time of this study, allowed for parents to learn grade level skills of their own children in a series of grade-specific workshops. Because the majority of students at the site came from Spanish-speaking households, Spanish-speaking parents were given the opportunity to receive this information from bilingual teachers. Using Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory Model, this study explored the formation, practice, and impact of the program on parent and teacher participants and its influence on the individual practice and behavior of students, teachers, and parents and their relationship to one another. Data were gathered during a series of three focus group meetings with Latino and African-American parents and school site teachers and from six individual interviews with selected focus group participants. Data revealed that the Grade Level Parent Workshops created a welcoming environment for parents to come to the school and consult with their children's teachers, encouraged parent-teacher collaboration, provided needed assistance for parent-supported homework help, discredited stereotypes about inner-city parents not being interested in their children's academic success, and led teachers to redesign some of their in-class teaching and homework assignment practices.
Download or read book The Outcomes of Implementing a Parent Involvement Program in an Inner city Elementary School written by Gretchen Elisabeth Riehl and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originating in the 1960's with Head Start, the message regarding the value of parent involvement in children's education has exponentially grown more pronounced. In fact, such sweeping legislation as IDEA (1997) and Goals 2000: Educate America Act has mandated the inclusion of parents in their children's education. Although the advantages of effective parent-school partnerships are well documented, the extent to which all socioeconomic groups are implementing such activities and reaping their benefits remains ambiguous. The foundational work of James Comer and Joyce Epstein addressed issues unique to parents and schools in lower-class, inner-city communities. For truly collaborative parent-school partnership to form and for the achievement of students to, in turn, increase, system-wide, long-term commitment to change must take place. Epstein identified six types of involvement between families and schools, and articulated particular outcomes expected to result from each type. A study of the implementation of a parent involvement program was conducted at an urban elementary school in The Columbus Public School District. The purpose of the study was to determine if participation in a parent involvement program resulted in the expected outcomes outlined in Epstein's six-typology framework of parental involvement. The study also examined parents' motivations for participating in the program, their expectations of it, and their perceptions of the benefits accrued from participation. An ethnographic interview was conducted with one parent utilizing the methodology outlined by Spradley (1979). Parent interviews were evaluated to determine the effects of the parent involvement program.
Download or read book School Family and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Download or read book Families and Schools in a Pluralistic Society written by Nancy Feyl Chavkin and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1993-02-02 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent research identifies increased parent involvement in education as a promising method to bolster student achievement. Statistics show that while many traditional white, middle class families have found ways to be involved with their children's schooling, our nation now needs to find ways to include more minority parents in their children's education. Most educators and parents would agree that minority parent involvement in education is essential; the mechanics of developing sensitive, realistic, and workable home-school relationships are more elusive. It requires a concerted effort by all involved to understand more about the complex parent-school relationship and to develop specific plans to help families. This comprehensive volume features substantial material from the nation's most renowned research projects on parent involvement—Stanford University's Center for the Study of Families, Children and Youth, the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Research on Elementary and Middle Schools, the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, and the National Catholic Education Association. In addition to a section on research, the book includes a section on practice that presents research-tested strategies on working with minority parents (Asian, American Indian, Hispanic, African American, and other minority groups). The book concludes with a section on future challenges that educators must confront and appendices on promising national programs and helpful resource materials.
Download or read book Promoting Positive Outcomes written by Arthur J. Reynolds and published by CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America). This book was released on 1999 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, issues affecting children and youth have received increased attention at the national and local levels, with numerous reports detailing challenges and offering solutions. Targeted toward policymakers, practitioners, scholars, and those seeking understanding of ideas for social and educational reform, this book focuses on promising solutions to problems facing today's children and youth in urban and other settings, with special consideration to education and child development programs, policies, and practices. Each chapter, written by a variety of experts in social, educational, and health sciences, summarizes and integrates research in a particular area and discusses implications of the research for program and policy development. The introductory chapter highlights major themes, and the remaining chapters describe conditions and interventions that enhance prospects of children and youth, focusing on home, school, and community contexts. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction and Overview" (Arthur J. Reynolds, Herbert J. Walberg, and Roger P. Weissberg); (2) "Developmental Theory as a Basis for Policy" (Olivia N. Saracho); (3) "Early Childhood Development" (Douglas R. Powell); (4) "Building Relationships for Learning" (Dorothy Rich); (5) "School-Family Partnerships" (Evanthia N. Patrikakou, Roger P. Weissberg, and Michelle I. Rubenstein); (6) "Using Motivational Theory to Guide School Reform" (Carol Midgley and Martin L. Maehr); (7) "Promoting Safe Educational and Community Environments" (David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson); (8)"Preventing Drug Abuse" (Gilbert J. Botvin and Kenneth W. Griffin); (9) "Promoting Excellence in American Adolescents" (Toni Falbo and Robert W. Glover); (10) "Promoting Literacy and the Concept of Possibility" (Vivian L. Gadsden, Wanda Brooks, and Jacqueline K. Jackson); (11) "Preparing Youth for the Work Force" (Stephen F. Hamilton); (12) "Psychological and Educational Resilience" (Margaret C. Wang, Geneva D. Haertel, and Herbert J. Walberg). Each chapter contains references. (KB)
Download or read book Parent involvement within an inner city school written by Lisa Zurek and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Family School Links written by Alan Booth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the presentations and discussions from a national symposium on family-school links held at the Pennsylvania State University, this volume brings together psychologists, sociologists, educators, and policymakers studying the bidirectional effects between schools and families. This topic -- the links between families and schools, and how these affect children's educational achievement -- encompasses a host of questions, each of key social and educational significance. * How far does parental involvement in schools affect children's experiences and achievement at school? * What explains the great differences between schools, families, and communities in the extent of such involvement? * Are these differences a matter of school practices, or do they reflect much broader social and cultural divisions? * What is the nature of the impact schools have on children and their families? * How can family-school-partnerships be fostered in a way that helps children? The chapter authors consider these questions and related issues, present different perspectives, highlight various aspects of the issues, and suggest widely differing answers. This volume's goal is to provide the reader with current information on what is known about family-school-community links, and to provoke new ways of thinking about these links and their implications for children's education and well-being.
Download or read book Parent Involvement written by Leontye Leleith Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Factors that Affect Parent Involvement at a Rural Elementary School in the Central Valley of California written by Christina M. Deverall and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite a shift in recent years towards more parent involvement in children's education, some schools indicate a continued lack of parent presence. Teachers at the school in this study stated that certain parents do not contact them regarding their child's academic and/or behavioral progress. There is also an expressed desire from staff to see more parents attend school events such as Back-to-School Night and parent-teacher conferences. For this study, a survey was distributed to all families at the elementary school to determine the factors that affect parent participation. Survey statements addressed many different issues that could potentially affect parent involvement, such as the school environment, the quality of communication from teachers and staff, opportunities to be involved in decision making, volunteering opportunities, and the scheduling of school events. The potential issues of childcare and transportation were also addressed by the survey statements. Seventy-one surveys were returned, and Chi Square analyses were used to determine if there was a significant difference in the distribution of responses to each survey statement that required a Likert-type response. The results of the analyses indicated that a significant majority of parent respondents indicated an overall satisfaction with their children's school. No survey statements indicated a significant concern in any one area, thus not identifying any issues that would prevent parents from participating more often at school.
Download or read book The Evidence Continues to Grow written by Anne T. Henderson and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parental Influence on Educational Success and Wellbeing written by Gamez, Ana Maria and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within parenting, a complex dynamic emerges as empirical research intersects with practical applications. Parental Influence on Educational Success and Wellbeing navigates uncharted territories in parenting research, tackling pivotal issues like culture, minority experiences, lifespan perspectives, disabilities, and the convergence of medical and legal dimensions. Its uniqueness lies in theoretical exploration and in providing tangible solutions—offering parents concrete best practices and strategies. This book is an indispensable resource for parents seeking to navigate the multifaceted challenges of nurturing their children in diverse contexts. By integrating insights from various dimensions of parenting research, the book equips parents with a nuanced understanding of how their actions reverberate through their child's life, influencing academic achievement and emotional well-being.
Download or read book Preparing Educators to Engage Families written by Heather B. Weiss and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constant changes in education are creating new and uncertain roles for parents and teachers that must be explored, identified, and negotiated. Preparing Educators to Engage Families: Case Studies Using an Ecological Systems Framework, Third Edition encourages readers to hone their analytic and problem-solving skills for use in real-world situations with students and their families. Organized according to Ecological Systems Theory (of the micro, meso, exo, macro, and chrono systems), this completely updated Third Edition presents research-based teaching cases that reflect critical dilemmas in family-school-community relations, especially among families for whom poverty and cultural differences are daily realities. The text looks at family engagement issues across the full continuum, from the early years through pre-adolescence.
Download or read book A Study of Parent Involvement Programs in Inner city Public Schools and Proposal for a Parent Involvement Program in a New York City Public Middle School written by Keely Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serves to provide a review of the literature on parent involvement in elementary through high school education to inform the development of a parent involvement program for an inner city middle school.
Download or read book The Impact of In school Parent Involvement in Elementary Education written by David L. York and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parent involvement is crucial to the success of every student. Much of that involvement occurs at home. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a correlation between student behavior and achievement with direct parent participation in the classroom at the elementary school level. Research has shown that student behavior and academic achievement do increase at least at the elementary level. Any benefit to other students appears limited to PTA involvement and fundraising. Finally, parent involvement does appear to benefit midle and high school students even if the participation changes or diminishes during the adolescent years. Abstract from author.
Download or read book Parent Involvement in Children s Education written by Nancy Lane Carey and published by Department of Education Office of Educational. This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The findings from the Survey on Family and School Partnerships in Public Schools, K-8 which addressed these issues: the kinds of commun. that schools establish to provide parents (PT) with info. about the goals of the school, their children's progress, and topics relevant to assist. students outside of school; the kinds of activities schools sponsor that are designed to inform PT about their children's perform. the kinds of volunteer activ. schools make avail. to PT, and the extent to which PT participate in these activities; the extent to which PT are included in decisionmaking regarding selected school issues; and other factors that influence school efforts to increase PT involve. in their children's educ.
Download or read book The Impact of Parental Involvement Parental Support and Family Education on Pupil Achievement and Adjustment written by Charles Desforges and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
