The Family-School Connection.

Baldwin, Fred D.

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ERIC Number: EJ608670

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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The Family-School Connection.

Baldwin, Fred D.

Appalachia, v33 n1 p2-7 Jan-Apr 2000

At Owsley County Elementary School (Booneville, Kentucky), the number of parent and community volunteers has doubled over the past 5 years. The school employs a full-time coordinator of parent involvement, has a parent center, and reaches out to the wider community with a monthly newsletter delivered to every county household. Benefits of parent and community involvement are discussed. (SV)

Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Support, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Parent Participation, Rural Schools, School Community Relationship, School Support, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky

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