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Data and Evaluation Strategies to Support Parent Engagement Programs: Learnings from an Evaluation of Parent University
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Portwood, Sharon G.; Brooks-Nelson, Ellissa; Schoeneberger, Jason – Children & Schools, 2015
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' (CMS) Parent University is an innovative, collaborative initiative designed to engage parents in their children's education. Working with community partners, Parent University offers unique courses and workshops such as Parenting Awareness, Helping Your Child Learn in the 21st Century, Health and Wellness, and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Change Strategies, Parent Participation, Control Groups
Custodial Grandparents Community Support Program: Lessons Learned.
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Dannison, Linda L.; Smith, Andrea B. – Children & Schools, 2003
Discusses a holistic pilot program that was developed to deliver services to custodial grandparents, grandchildren, and school personnel. During and after completion of the program, observations and preliminary data analysis showed positive social and participation benefits for both grandparents and grandchildren. (Contains 26 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Holistic Approach, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
A Neighborhood Watch Program for Inner-City School Children.
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Salcido, Ramon M.; Ornelas, Vincent; Garcia, John A. – Children & Schools, 2002
Reports on a multimethod study of a neighborhood watch program designed to protect inner city school children from violence while traveling from home and school. Analysis indicated that in addition to contributing to perceptions of enhanced safety, the program also served to improve the quality of neighborhood interaction. Discusses implications…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Elementary Secondary Education, Inner City, Program Effectiveness