Parent Participation Makes a Difference in Schools

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Research says that parent participation in a child’s education is invaluable.

Guia de Padre-a-Padre: Justicia Restaurativa en las Escuelas Publicas de Chicago (Document)

Estimados Amigos,

 

Para la mayoría de nuestros niños, “la disciplina escolar” ha significado ser suspendido o expulsado— empezando tan joven como kindergarten—siendo arrestado, hasta en la primaria—y terminando en las calles o en la cárcel—sin una educación.

Compilation of Research and Practical Guides on Family Involvement (Document)

The Harvard Family Research Project has created a series of publications that demonstrate the value of family involvement.

Parent Participation in Preventing Early Dropout (Document)

“The Role of Parents in Dropout Prevention: Strategies that Promote Graduation and School Achievement,” National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (2006)

Family Involvement in Early Childhood Learning Can Increase School Completion Rates (Document)

“Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education,” Brief No. 1, Harvard Family Research Project (Spring 2006).

Family Involvement in Elementary School Can Reduce Discipline Problems (Document)

"Family Involvement in Elementary School Children's Success," Brief No. 2, Harvard Family Research Project (Winter 2006/2007).

Strategies to Implement Parent Involvement (Document)

“Creating a Positive Climate: Parent Involvement,” Safe and Responsive Schools Project (2002).

Fifteen Effective Strategies to Prevent Student Dropout (Document)

“Effective Strategies For Dropout Prevention,” National Dropout Prevention Center/Network.

Family Involvement in Middle and High School Makes a Difference (Document)

"Family Involvement in Middle and High School Students' Education," Harvard Family Research Project (2007).

Parent Involvement, Cultural Capital, and the Achievement Gap Among Elementary School Children (Document)

Link to Parent Involvement, Cul

The Importance of Presence: Immigrant Parents' School Engagement Experiences (Document)

Link to The Importance of Presence: Immigrant Parents' School Engagement Experiences