Family Engagement
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. July 2005.
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.
