It Takes a Village to Educate a Child: Guiding Parents on How to Implement FCAT Strategies With Their Children During Home Learning

摘要

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of parental involvement on studentsu27 academic achievement. This research further proposes to investigate the effects that reading comprehension workshops for parents will have on the level of their involvement. Moreover, results from the study will contribute to the establishment of effective structures of family involvement. The following research questions will guide the study: Is there an increase in parentsu27 confidence in their abilities to help their child in school as a result of parent workshops? Will there be a gain in parentsu27 understanding of FCAT strategies through the use of parent workshops? Will there be an improvement in studentsu27 test scores because of parental involvement in parent workshops?