Research on Parent Involvement

The following research on parent involvement and family-school partnerships is compiled to assist in our understanding of this important field. If you would like to contribute scholarly research to our site, please view our guidelines and submittal process. Please click on the research titles to view the complete article or publication.

Knowledge is Empowering: Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Fellows' Involvement and Influence after Training
Author(s): Dick Corbett, Bruce Wilson
The phrase “knowledge is empowering” summarizes the overall conclusion of a study of the long-term effects of Kentucky’s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) training on its decade of graduates, from 1997-2006.

A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievements
Author(s): Ann T. Henderson, Karen L. Mapp
This synthesis of 51 studies, published by Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) in 2002, examines the evidence that family and community connections with schools make a difference in student success.

Parental Involvement in Adolescent Peer Relationships (PIAPER)
Author(s): Collective Authors
This study group consists of more than fifteen researchers at various universities around the world who are studying parental involvement with a focus on adolescent development.

Having Their Say: Parents Describe Why and How They are Engaged in Their Children's Learning
Author(s): Karen L. Mapp
The purpose of this 1996-1999 study at the Patrick O'Hearn Elementary School in Boston, MA, was to identify factors that lead to successful educational partnerships between school staff and families.

Emerging Issues in School, Family, & Community Connections
Author(s): Catherine Jordan, Evangelina Orozco, Amy Averett
Based on a review of over 160 publications, this research synthesis examines key issues in the field of family and community connections with schools. Published by the Southwest Education Development Laboratory (SEDL) in 2002.

Building Partnerships With Families
Author(s): Kay Wright, Ed.D, Tabitha Daniel, Ed.D, Kathryn S. Himelreich, M.S. Ed.
This study is a survey of teachers, teacher educators, and school administrators regarding teacher preparation for engaging parents in education. Supported by a grant from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, KY.

Dispelling Myths about Latino Parent Participation in Schools
Author(s): Alice M. L. Quiocho, Annette M. Daoud
This study published by The Education Forum in 2006, discusses and dispels commonly held myths about Latino parents involvement in their children education.

A Call to Commitment: Fathers' Involvement in Children's Learning
Author(s): Richard W. Riley, Donna E. Shalala
Published by the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services in 2000, this report provides the research context of fathers' involvement and how it contributes to student success.

Parent/Family Involvement Survey Report
Author(s): Fayette County Public Schools, Prichard Committee
Conducted by the Fayette County Public Schools and the Prichard Committee in 2001, this survey provides the results of parent responses to a survey of seven key questions and makes recommendations to schools.