ERIC Number: EJ1172808
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Feb
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Development and Evaluation of a Parent-Engagement Curriculum to Connect Latino Families and Schools
Hurtado, Ghaffar A.; Olson, Kathleen A.; de Davila, Silvia Alvarez; Campoverde, Victoria
Journal of Extension, v56 n1 Article 1FEA5 Feb 2018
Parent-school engagement is a contributor to student achievement, but few relevant programs exist for immigrant Latino families. This article describes the design, pilot implementation, and evaluation of a parent-engagement Extension program, developed and implemented in Spanish. The purpose of the program is to help parents develop and/or strengthen their relationships with school staff and teachers, build skills in navigating the U.S. school system, and increase their self-efficacy for supporting their children's success in school. Development of the program curriculum comprised a participatory approach that involved input from cultural guides and focus group sessions conducted in Spanish. Evaluation results indicate positive changes related to most program goals and increased parent-school engagement.
Descriptors: Parent School Relationship, Hispanic American Students, Parent Participation, Curriculum Development, Immigrants, Self Efficacy, Focus Groups, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Implementation, Pilot Projects, Pretests Posttests, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Semi Structured Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Agriculture
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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