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impact of an elementary Parent Center on parent involvement and student classroom performance as perceived by parents and professional staff in Somerville, Texas
The purpose of this study was to examine the existing
perceptions held by parents and professional staff
members of Somerville Elementary in Somerville, Texas
regarding the existing elementary Parent Center and the
center's impact on student classroom performance and
parent involvement. Parent involvement and student
classroom performance data were acquired through
analysis of parent and teacher surveys. Parent Center
participant interviews confirmed the conclusions
regarding the positive impact of the Somerville
Elementary Parent Center on student classroom
performance and parent involvement. An extensive review
of the literature regarding parent education and
parental involvement in public school systems reveals
numerous studies which support the positive relationship
between parent involvement in education and student
success. Major research findings of this study
included: 1 . The parents perceived the Parent Center
activities assisted enhancing their children's classroom
performance. 2. The teachers perceived the Parent Center
activities and increased parental involvement to have a
positive impact on student classroom performance. 3.
Both parents and teachers recognized the need for a
cooperative working agreement in which parent and
teachers work together to promote excellence in the
learning and the social skills of the children. 4. The
parents perceive that their involvement in their
child's/children's education is important. 5. The
teachers are aware of the benefits that a parent
education program and parental involvement have toward
children's academic success and support programs that
facilitate parent awareness as well as involvement. A
review of literature supports the premise that parent
education programs be considered by educators to improve
student classroom performance and parental involvement.
Based on the findings of the study, researcher
recommendations include: 1 . District administrators
should continue the Parent Center concept that provides
parents and teachers specific ownership in development
of their children's educational knowledge and
experience. 2.District administrators should
develop and implement strategies to promote and increase
attendance of the Parent Center activities. 3.It is
recommended that parents be provided awareness programs
during Parent Center sessions to assist in their role in
"Major Subject: Educational Administration".
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Includes bibliographical references: pages 122-128.