ERIC Number: EJ1052182
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
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A 3-Year Study of a School-Based Parental Involvement Program in Early Literacy
Crosby, Susan Ann; Rasinski, Timothy; Padak, Nancy; Yildirim, Kasim
Journal of Educational Research, v108 n2 p165-172 2015
Although parental involvement in children's literacy development has been recognized for its potential in helping children develop early literacy achievement, studies of the effectiveness and sustainability of school-based parent involvement programs are not numerous. This study examines the effectiveness and durability of a school-based parent involvement program that was implemented by school staff without external supervision over 3 consecutive years in a public school. Results indicate that implementation of the program was associated with higher levels of children's achievement in foundational literacy competencies. Moreover, the program has sustained over 3 years and actually grew in the levels of parental participation over time. The authors argue that effective and systemic parental involvement programs are possible and can be guided by certain principles of program development and if implemented by a committed teaching staff.
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Parent Participation, Emergent Literacy, Literacy Education, Public Schools, Reading Achievement, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Students, Grade 1, Reading Instruction, Pretests Posttests, Reading Skills, Kindergarten, Parents as Teachers, Parent Role, Parent Attitudes, Family Environment, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 1; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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