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Understanding Parent-School Communication And Involvement Of Children Receiving Title 1 Services, Holly B. Muscoe
Understanding Parent-School Communication And Involvement Of Children Receiving Title 1 Services, Holly B. Muscoe
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This qualitative, phenomenological research study was designed to gain an understanding of the experiences of parents of elementary school children receiving Title 1 services with a specific focus on parent-school communication and involvement. This study includes information gleaned from six interviews with parents of elementary students receiving Title 1 services from three separate elementary schools within the Northern Lakes School district (pseudonym), located in the Upper Midwest. Participant responses revealed the following themes:
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Parental expectation of responsive two-way communication
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Preference for frequent communication regarding student learning and progress
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Communication to inform home-based school involvement
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Parent interviews allow for reflection and …