Family Engagement
2003 Boston Parent Survey Findings
Boston’s After-School for All Partnership’s June 2003 telephone survey of 402 randomly selected parents across city of Boston. Delivers an approximate cross-section of the city’s Boston Public Schools student population by economic, racial and geographic demographics. Includes findings on student participation, program demand, parent views and opinions on programming supply and demand. October 9, 2003.
After-School Programs Parent Involvement Plan
Research findings that link students success in out-of -school time programs to parent involvement. This template from the Penn State Cooperative Extension's Children, Youth, and Families Are Resilient project is designed to help after school programs create their own parent involvement plan. December 2004.
Afterschool Programs as an Oasis of Hope for Black Parents in Four Cities
This study by The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO), commissioned by the C.S. Mott Foundation, examined factors influencing parents’ decisions about after-school programming for their children and how they judge quality and availability. This study focused on Black low-income and working class parents. The four major findings related to barriers to access, information gaps, quality of programs and the opportunity to share opinions.October 2007.
All Work and No Play? Listening to What Kids and Parents Really Want from Out-of-School Time
The purpose of this report by the Public Agenda commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, was to communicate the thoughts and opinions of parents and students regarding how to maximize their out-of-school time experiences. The findings show some basic tenets of what parents and students look for in their OST programs, but also bring to light the disproportionate opportunities available for students. The instruments used to survey the roughly 1600 parents and students are provided in the full report. 2004
The Boston Parent Focus Group Results: Identifying Issues Impacting Out-of-School Youth and Struggling Boston Public School Students
This study conducted focus groups with parents of struggling students in order to provide them a voice about what can be done to help their children. Results indicated a need for a stronger collaboration between parents and schools. In particular, parents would like to see more open communication and a welcoming environment at the school, and a focus on individual student needs to help students succeed in school.
Family Involvement in Middle and High School Students' Education
In this Harvard Family Research Project article, the authors outline the importance of parental guidance and involvement with pre-teen and teenage children, during the pivotal years of their lives. The brief provides evidence for linking family involvement to academic and social outcomes for youth. It also highlights future implications for policy, practice, and research. Spring 2007.
The Family Participation in After-School Study
This report by Institute for Responsive Education presents the results of a survey of after-school programs regarding their efforts to increase family engagement. Data collection methods are described, followed by results in the areas of program characteristics, goals, activities, successes, challenges and needs. Finally, the authors outline the implications of their findings for the after-school field and define further research needs. November 26, 2003.
Focus on Families! How to Build and Support Family-Centered Practices in After-School
Focus on Families! How to Build and Support Family-Centered Practices in After-School. Harvard Family Research Project and Build Out-of-School Time Network (BOSTnet) This guide offers advice to out-of-school time programs about effectively engaging families in an effort to improve the outcomes for children. The authors illustrate the benefits and challenges of family engagement, specific strategies for engaging families, and examples of programs that have been successful in their efforts. 2006.
Increasing Family and Parent Engagement in After-School
In this document The After-School Corporation (TASC) provides a guide for engaging parents in after-school programs. TASC explains the importance of engaging families, offers advice and materials for effective outreach to parents, and highlights examples of successful family engagement methods. March 8, 2006.
No More Islands: Family Involvement in 27 School and Youth Programs
This report by the American Youth Policy Forum provides summaries of previous research and content related to family engagement. Specifically, the authors review outcomes associated with engaged families and make recommendations for future planning. Finally, there are summaries of evaluations conducted on 27 youth programs.
No Time to Lose: Children and Their After-School Hours
Survey by Massachusetts 2020 of Massachusetts parents with varying economic and household status. Reveals 520,000 children statewide take care of themselves after school most days of the week. The survey had a uniform response: parents need and want all children to have access to quality after-school programs and believe additional tax dollars should be dedicated to support them.
Successful Parenting in High-Risk Neighborhoods
This article by The Future of Children presents effective parenting strategies that aid inner city African-American youth in overcoming risk to be successful. The author illustrates strategies for monitoring youth; seeking resources and modeling in the home which can help parents successfully navigate their children through high-risk neighborhoods. Fall 1999.
Survey: Sports, Arts, Clubs, Volunteering -- Out-of-School Activities Play Crucial, Positive Role for Kids
Public Agenda states that opinions about and satisfaction with out-of-school time opportunities are vastly different between low-income and minority parents and the general population of parents. This press release presents results of a survey commissioned by the Wallace Foundation to find out what students and their parents really want from after-school programs. November 16, 2004