Effective Parent Strategies: Black Parents Share Their Engagement Strategies

• In Event: 14.044 - Roundtable Session 2
  In Roundtable Session: 14.044-26 - Parents and Community in Urban Settings

Abstract

Disparities in educational outcomes and inequitable treatment have strained the relationship between Black families and schools (Delpit, 2012). For many Black parents, their students’ achievement is vital not only for survival, but for success. To that degree, Black parents continue to participate in home-school collaboration, and more specifically engage in activities that they feel will help their children achieve academic success in schools. This paper highlights findings from a study that examined the perceptions and engagement strategies parents/guardians of Black school-age children. This work is important for school personnel and families who wish to participate in effective parental engagement strategies. The results have implications for expanding engagement policies and practices that may improve the academic outcomes of Black students

Author

• Angela Louque, California State University - San Bernardino