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Direct linkTuttle, Nicole; Mentzer, Gale A.; Strickler, Lacey; Bloomquist, Debra; Hapgood, Susanna; Molitor, Scott; Kaderavek, Joan; Czerniak, Charlene M. – School Science and Mathematics, 2017
Promoting family learning around science represents an important opportunity to reinforce science learning during out-of-school time. Evidence suggests that parent-child discourse around science can promote inferential thinking by children and help solidify their understanding of science concepts. While teacher professional development that…
Descriptors: Family Programs, Intergenerational Programs, Parent Child Relationship, Science Education
Love, Cathleen T.; And Others – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1991
The Even Start project in the Poudre (Colorado) School District involves a learning center where parents receive literacy instruction and are trained to become partners in their children's education. The program features separate parent and child activities, group activities, home visits from family monitors, field trips, and support groups. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, At Risk Persons, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Literacy
Peer reviewedMayfield, Margie I. – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1999
Examines family literacy programs worldwide. Describes how principles of family literacy are reflected in the programs' intergenerational nature and flexibility. Describes strengths of such programs, including the inclusion of all family members, community participation, the accommodation to varying family interests and needs, provision of…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Family Literacy, Family Programs, Family School Relationship
Download full textDelaney, Lara; Finger, John A. – 1991
This fact sheet begins with an overview of family support programs, which includes a discussion of the premises of family support programs and the assumptions on which they are based, and a list of typical program components. The remainder of the fact sheet focuses on one type of family support program, family literacy programs. These programs…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Services, Early Childhood Education, Educationally Disadvantaged
Nickse, Ruth S. – 1990
Family and intergenerational literacy programs provide an opportunity to combine the agendas of adult basic skills improvement and literacy development in children. This overview of practice in family and intergenerational literacy programs identifies trends, issues, and concerns and offers recommendations. The first chapter presents background…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Child Development, Corporate Education, Cultural Differences
EFF Voice, 2002
This newsletter reports on the activities of Equipped for the Future (EFF), which is a National Institute for Literacy initiative. EFF helps Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients build the skills needed to balance work and home and make a successful transition to work. The article "EFF Frames Family Literacy Programs"…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, American Indians
