Research and Reports: Family Engagement
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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...
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A Child Trends brief finds that youth who have not participated in out-of-school time programs are significantly more likely than are their participating peers to live in an unsupportive neighborhood...
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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....
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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-...
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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...
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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...
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This document provides information for providers considering inclusion issues such as characteristics of inclusive programs, benefits of inclusive after school programs, questions for families, and...
