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Data Collection Instruments for Evaluating Family Involvement

A collection of standardized data collection instruments for family involvement programs.

An Aligned Family Involvement System in Kansas

A common vision for family involvement across agencies in Kansas.

Redefining Family Engagement in Education

Developing a broader definition of family engagement in this era of changing federal policy.

From Periphery to Center: A New Vision for Family, School, and Community Partnerships

A comprehensive family–school–community partnership framework that can help level the playing field for disadvantaged children.

A Model for Statewide Parent Involvement Leadership in Colorado

A collaborative approach to providing statewide family involvement leadership in Colorado.

Reframing Family Involvement in Education

This paper argues for policy efforts to increase education equity by supporting families.

Strengthen What Happens Outside School to Improve What Happens Inside

This article by Harvard Family Research Project in the April 2009 issue of Phi Delta Kappan offers research-based recommendations for federal education legislation.

The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning: After-School, Summer Learning, and Family Involvement as Critical Learning Supports

A research-based case for the federal provision of out-of-school complementary learning supports.

Preschool for California’s Children: Summary of 2003-2008 Evaluation Findings

Midpoint evaluation of the Packard Foundation's program that advocates for preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds in California.

Supporting Student Outcomes Through Expanded Learning Opportunities

This paper explores how to bridge the divide between out-of-school time programs and schools by offering research-derived principles for effective expanded learning partnerships.