Barriers To Hispanic Parent Involvement In A Rural School District
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Barriers To Hispanic Parent Involvement In A Rural School District
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Author : Josh T. Beattie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Barriers To Hispanic Parent Involvement In A Rural School District written by Josh T. Beattie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Electronic dissertations categories.
Overall, findings suggest that Hispanic parents in rural school settings face unique barriers to involvement in their children’s education. Implications for schools are proposed such as creating opportunities for parents to interact with one another and with teachers and also making interpreters available at the school for times when Spanish-speaking parents visit the school.
Improving Hispanic Parental Involvement In A Rural Elementary School
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Author : Shajuana Humphrey Sellers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Improving Hispanic Parental Involvement In A Rural Elementary School written by Shajuana Humphrey Sellers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Education, Elementary categories.
The purpose of this problem of practice was to improve Hispanic parental involvement in a rural elementary school. As a basis for improvement, Joyce Epstein's six types of involvement were utilized throughout the study. In the study, the researcher investigated the barriers for Hispanic parents, investigated ways to alleviate those barriers, and along with Hargrove's staff formed a home to school partnership with the Hispanic families so all stakeholders could understand their role in their children's education and student achievement. The staff made changes in the number of available translators, communicated everything in English and Spanish, and consistently gathered feedback to use for continuous improvement. The researcher related the research to Epstein (2009) six types of parental involvement: parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision making and collaborating with the community. The researcher found that there was some improvement in the types of parental involvement primarily Learning at Home and Communicating. There was also gains in the benchmark scores over the course of the study. However, more training is needed in order to improve with Volunteering and Collaborating with the Community. The researcher recommended the school write a grant to provide training for staff and parents, transportation for the parents and an extra translator to be hired at the school. Implementing these changes will allow this rural elementary school to continue to improve Hispanic parental involvement.
Barriers To And Facilitators Of Latino Parent Involvement
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Author : Lakshmi Subramaniam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Barriers To And Facilitators Of Latino Parent Involvement written by Lakshmi Subramaniam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
Author's abstract: The face of America's school is changing bringing in students from all over the world, predominantly Spanish speaking students from Mexico and Central and South America. Parents of these students are trying to balance the various challenges that moving to a new country can bring, including fostering success in school for their children. Oftentimes, their jobs, their immigration status, or their lack of education prevent them from speaking out and sharing their experiences. Many of these families are in areas of the country where immigration issues are relatively new. Unfortunately, statistics on academic achievement and drop-out rates for these Latino students are alarming. The educational community must create opportunities for these parents and students to experience academic success. Critical race theory encourages storytelling from the perspective of the less heard. Furthermore critical pedagogy encourages dialogue and an understanding of context and life experiences as educators prepare the young men and women for their future. This qualitative case study using an ethnographic design, set in a large, urban school district in Georgia provided Latino parents of elementary school children, a platform to share their perspectives on parental involvement in school and at home, its impact, and its barriers and facilitators. Using participants from the schools, the researcher conducted interviews and focus group meetings. The researcher found that parents, in spite of barriers that may exist, want their children to experience the American dream. They were prepared to do whatever it takes to help their children and remained hopeful for their future. The researcher provided insight for the educational community in the selected Georgia district as well as those that are similar on how to collaborate with Latino families to foster success for all students.
Doing Our Homework
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Author : Andrea B. Bermúdez
language : en
Publisher: Eric Clearinghouse on Rural
Release Date : 1994
Doing Our Homework written by Andrea B. Bermúdez and has been published by Eric Clearinghouse on Rural this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Education categories.
Recognizing the failure of American schools to educate Hispanic and other minority students, educators are searching for new strategies and discovering the powerful role that parents can play in advancing educational goals. A growing body of evidence supports the belief that involving parents in their children's education works in the best interests of students, schools, and parents themselves. However, despite recent legislative support, few schools are involving parents in meaningful ways. Barriers that block collaboration between Hispanic parents and school personnel include work interference, low parent self-confidence, limited English proficiency, cultural differences, and teacher and administrator attitudes. Parent involvement encompasses a variety of patterns focused on home, school, or community. Successful school interventions to promote parent involvement include strategies that are social, informational, educational, supportive of the home, or leadership oriented. Appropriate training helps both teachers and parents establish an effective home-school communication network. Such programs train teachers to train parents and to learn from parents, and provide parents with an awareness of school practices and resources and the skills to support student learning at home. A successful four-way collaboration among Hispanic parents, university trainers, local businesses, and school district personnel is described that demonstrates ways to promote community support. An appendix outlines a model of integrated parent and teacher training within an inservice curriculum. Contains 129 references. (SV)
Parental Involvement For Limited Or Non English Speaking Parents Guardians Of Hispanic Latino Students In Public Schools
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Author : Margarita Alvarez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Parental Involvement For Limited Or Non English Speaking Parents Guardians Of Hispanic Latino Students In Public Schools written by Margarita Alvarez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Education, Bilingual categories.
This study examines the relationship between public schools in an urban school district and Hispanic/Latino parents with limited or no English proficiency. The data gathered was based on interviews with eighteen (18) Hispanic/Latino parents. The interview questions focuses on parent involvement in their student's school. Specifically, the study raises issues about the existing social, economic and cultural capital in the interaction between the school and the Hispanic/ Latino parents with limited or no English proficiency, and how communication is important for a successful relationship. The following three themes are identified (1) parents indicated that their relationship with the student's school is good because they are treated well by the school staff (2) parents expressed a desire to have more Spanish speaking staff at the school to help understand English (3) parents were not as involved as they would like, due to work and the language barrier. These three themes were compared to existing literature, to investigate what the relationship is like between public schools and Hispanic/Latino parents with limited or no English proficiency. By examining previous and current research, I identified barriers to parent engagement for Hispanic/Latinos to highlight ways these obstacles have successfully been addressed to increase parental involvement and student achievement.
Involving Latino Families In Schools
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Author : Concha Delgado Gaitan
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2004-03-12
Involving Latino Families In Schools written by Concha Delgado Gaitan and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-12 with Education categories.
"Anyone involved in preservice training for future and present classroom teachers should read this book. Both the content and context of the book are practical, timely, and necessary as our country and classrooms become more diverse." Michele Dean, Principal Montalvo Elementary School, Ventura, CA Raise school attendance, reduce dropout rates, and improve academic performance of Latino students! Often marginalized by poverty, linguistic isolation, or prejudice, Latino students face many academic obstacles. And while research has shown that parental involvement plays a key role in academic achievement, most schools have failed to modify their parent involvement programs to address social and cultural realities of Latino families. Involving Latino Families in Schools provides tools and strategies for including Latino parents in developing sustained academic improvement. Sharing numerous first person success stories, author Concha Delgado Gaitan stresses three conditions of increased parental participation: connecting to families, sharing information with parents, and supporting continued parental involvement. Offering easily applied techniques for cultivating communication, this practical handbook examines Latino families and their educational aspirations for their children The communication systems needed between schools and Latino families How Latino families can assist their children at home Techniques to foster Latino parent involvement How to organize schoolwide parent involvement programs Through suggested activities, case examples, and vignettes, the author provides insights and instruction for planning, designing, and implementing parental participation programs that enhance the classroom curriculum and effectively engage Latino students. Designed primarily for elementary and secondary school principals and teachers, this innovative text is also an indispensable resource for district-level administrators.
A Hispanic Parent Participation Study Of Their Role And Responsibility In Their Child S Education At One Elementary School
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Author : Isabel Romero Soliz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
A Hispanic Parent Participation Study Of Their Role And Responsibility In Their Child S Education At One Elementary School written by Isabel Romero Soliz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Education, Elementary categories.
Public schools with a large Hispanic student population often claim lack of parental involvement (Le. classroom volunteers, participation in ParentTeacher Organizations) as a major cause of poor academic achievement by the students. Many Hispanic parents have a different idea about what their roles are in their child's education and are not familiar with the research on parental involvement as defined in the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore the thoughts, and the perceived roles and responsibilities of Hispanic parents, and their involvement in their child's education at home and school. The research participants of this study were the parents of nine, Hispanic English Learner (El) students of an elementary school in a middle class neighborhood of a city in southwestern Riverside County. Parent questionnaires and recorded interviews were used to collect pertinent data for this project. It was found that most parents felt that their role in their child's education was centered on helping their child with homework. In this way, they perceive themselves as being actively involved in the education of the child. This study highlights the need for administrators and teachers to further their under-standing of the factors that create barriers for Hispanic parents within schools.
Latino Families Experiences And Their Parental Involvement With The Ceres Unified School District
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Author : Monica Yepez Tafoya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Latino Families Experiences And Their Parental Involvement With The Ceres Unified School District written by Monica Yepez Tafoya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Education categories.
The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences and perceptions of Latino parents and their parental involvement with the Ceres Unified School District. This qualitative study explored a total of six participants. All participants' primary language was Spanish, whose children were enrolled in an elementary school in Ceres Unified School District, and were Latinos. Data were collected through conducting face-to-face interviews using open-ended questions in Spanish. The findings revealed that participants felt comfortable participating in their children education due to the fact that the school provides translators when needed. Latino parents also identified barriers for their involvement such as work schedule, transportation, and child care services. It was found in the study that participants identified the need of English classes to learn English to help their children with their homework, transportation, and child care. It is recommended that social workers work together with the Latino community to overcome these barriers. Community organizations and leaders can work together to provide services such as transportation and English classes. A recommendation for future research would be to create a bridge of communication between parents and the school. Parents might gain a clearer understanding of what is expected from them. In addition, future researchers should use a Participatory Action Research approach to involve parents in the design and evaluation of the intervention programs.
An Attempt To Close The Achievement Gap
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Author : Diana B. Derner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
An Attempt To Close The Achievement Gap written by Diana B. Derner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
This study examines the social, cultural, and linguistic barriers that Spanish speaking parents face. It also examines effective types of parent involvement. This study consisted of a mixed-methods approach to answer the following research questions regarding parent involvement of Spanish speaking parents in a rural school with a high EL and Hispanic population: How has my school promoted the participation of Spanish-speaking parents? Has my school been able to promote participation of Spanish-speaking parents successfully? Are there areas my school could improve on to promote parent involvement of Spanish speaking parents? If so, what are the areas? In order to answer these research questions, pre-existing attendance records for ELAC meetings and English classes were collected. Teacher surveys, staff member interviews, and a parent survey of 103 participants were conducted. The data was analyzed strategically for statistics, correlations, and themes. This research study resulted in the following key findings: teachers and school events need to be provided with translators; consistency in translating information and ensuring it gets out to parents is significant; staff members should be aware of and promote meetings and workshops for Spanish speaking parents; meetings and workshops need to be scheduled appropriately and provide childcare; leaders should create a sense of urgency to promote and provide meaningful opportunities for Spanish speaking parents to become involved; Spanish speaking parents are involved from home, but need to be provided with proper resources. This research study provided feedback on what the school is doing and not doing well to promote parent-involvement for Spanish speaking parents. This study also gave insight into what areas these parents may need more support in, and what areas the school could improve on to get these parents involved. The results correlated to the body of literature on this topic. The long-term benefit of this study is to increase parent involvement of Spanish-speaking parents, which could potentially improve academic achievement of students, in particular English language learners.
Family Involvement In Children S Education
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Author : Janie E. Funkhouser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Family Involvement In Children S Education written by Janie E. Funkhouser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Education categories.
Schools that are most successful in engaging parents and other family members in support of their children's learning look beyond traditional definitions of parent involvement--parent teacher organizations or signing report cards--to a broader conception of supporting families in activities outside of school that can encourage their children's' learning. This idea book is intended to assist educators, parents, and policy makers as they develop school-family partnerships, identifying and describing successful strategies used by 20 local Title I programs. Following an executive summary, the book notes resources for involving families in education, includes research supporting such partnerships, and describes how Title I encourages partnerships. Next, the book describes successful local approaches to family involvement in education, organized around strategies for overcoming common barriers to family involvement, including: (1) overcoming time and resource constraints; (2) providing information and training to parents and school staff; (3) restructuring schools to support family involvement; (4) bridging school-family differences; and (5) tapping external supports for partnerships. Finally, the book presents conclusions about establishing and sustaining partnerships, noting that at the same time that successful partnerships share accountability, specific stakeholders must assume individual responsibility, and that those schools that succeed in involving large numbers of parents invest energy in finding solutions for problems, not excuses. Four appendices present profiles of 10 successful partnerships, descriptions in table format of 20 successful local approaches, contact information for profiled partnership programs, and resources for building successful partnerships. Contains 13 references. (HTH)