ERIC Number: EJ1191875
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-3830
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Family Engagement in Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation
Garbacz, S. Andrew; Hirano, Kara; McIntosh, Kent; Eagle, John W.; Minch, Devon; Vatland, Christopher
School Psychology Quarterly, v33 n3 p448-459 Sep 2018
The purpose of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators to family engagement in schools implementing schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). Participants consisted of 1 representative member each from 204 school PBIS teams across 3 states. Qualitative analysis guided examination of responses to 1 question regarding barriers and 2 questions about facilitators to family engagement. Survey respondents identified key barriers to family engagement as a lack of resources, inconsistent communication, and reluctance of families and school staff to partner. Specified facilitators included communication, PBIS, shared decision-making, and strategies to build relationships with families.
Descriptors: Barriers, Family Involvement, Positive Behavior Supports, Intervention, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Participative Decision Making, Family School Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado; Florida; Illinois
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