Epstein's Model of Parental Involvement: Parent Perceptions in Urban Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a statistically significant difference in parents' perceptions of frequency and effectiveness regarding parental involvement among various demographic groups (ethnicity, education level, socioeconomic status, number of children in the home) based on Epstein's (2007) six typologies of parental involvement. Parents were asked to reflect on the degree to which their child's school carried out the activities informed by the six parental involvement typologies of Epstein's Model of Parental Involvement (i.e., parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community). Findings indicated that parents in this study had significantly different views regarding the implementation of effective parental involvement behaviors by schools. Results from the study will provide districts with knowledge on how to better serve parents as well as close the gap in communication between home and school.

The Use of Collaborative Intervention to Reduce the Depression and Anxiety of Students with Learning Difficulties

“…When setting up a culture in which all feelings are valid and everyone can access tools to regulate, success can be seen with the learners. Epstein et al (1997) cited in Newman et al (2019) mentioned the school-family-community partnership model and emphasized how the school, the family, and the community could work collaboratively to influence the development and learning of children as overlapping spheres of influence. This theory suggested that educators provide family-like schools, families create school-like homes, and communities encourage school-like opportunities and family-like services.…”

“…in the conducted studies ofShihadih (2019), Hoofman (2018), and Ochoki et al (2020 enlightened this present study for developing contextualized intervention activities fitted into the needs and context of the student participants. The studies ofNewman et al (2019), Caño K.J et al (2016), and Tus (2021 shed light on the collaborative approach employed in this study. Valid and reliable instruments for measuring symptoms of depression and anxiety were also found in the readings.…”

Home-School Collaboration: Maximizing Resources and Efforts to Support Students’ Independent Learning

“…In this study, the researcher used Epstein et al's (1997) framework of parent-school collaboration that emphasizes the overlapping spheres of influence of the school and its significant stakeholders in the child's learning and development (as cited by Newman et al, 2019). According to the theory, teachers need to create a family-like environment for learning.…”

“…According to the theory, teachers need to create a family-like environment for learning. Six (6) typologies of involvement are outlined in the framework, and for each kind, it discusses potential outcomes for parents, students, and schools as well as various obstacles and groups and providing services to the community (Newman et al, 2019).…”

“…Research indicates that supportive behaviors from parents or guardians are positively correlated with academic achievement (Scharton, 2019). While there may be differing opinions among scholars regarding the benefits of parental involvement for all age groups (Ferrara, 2015), most agree that it is academically beneficial for children's education (Newman et al, 2019).…”