[YL] New Family Involvement Resources From Harvard Family Research Project

[Harvard Family Research Project]

Harvard Family Research project is pleased to share some new family involvement resources.

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
The third and final brief in our "Family Involvement Makes a Difference" series synthesizes research studies that link family involvement in middle and high school to youth’s academic and social outcomes. This brief, entitled, "Family Involvement in Middle and High School Students' Education," profiles evaluated programs to show what works to promote family involvement and student achievement during this critical developmental period. The brief also highlights how you can use this research to promote effective policies and practices.
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/research/adolescent.html

The second brief in the series, "Family Involvement in Elementary School Children's Education," is also available on our website.
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/research/elementary.html

You can also read the first brief in the series, "Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education," at the link below.
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/research/earlychildhood.html

TOMASITO'S MOTHER COMES TO SCHOOL/LA MAMA DE TOMASITO VISITA LA ESCUELA
This online bilingual storybook about family involvement at school includes a children’s story, along with an informational guide for adult family members and discussion questions. The story draws from the real experiences of one Latino boy and his family who are acculturating to the U.S. The storybook is designed to engage children, inform and inspire their families, and help educators build connections with families, all while supporting literacy. Developed from research and fully illustrated, the storybook can be downloaded, viewed, and printed for free on HFRP’s Family Involvement Storybook Corner website. 
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/storybook/tomasito.html

Enjoy!

Marcella Michaud
Publications and Communications Manager
Harvard Family Research Project

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ABOUT HFRP

Since 1983, we have helped stakeholders develop and evaluate strategies to promote the well being of children, youth, families, and communities. Our work focuses primarily on three areas that support children's learning and development -- early childhood education, out-of-school time programming, and family and community support in education. We also strive to focus national attention on complementary learning, which occurs when two or more institutions link with each other to improve children's outcomes. Underpinning this work is our commitment to evaluation for strategic decision making, learning, and accountability. For more information on HFRP, visit www.hfrp.org.
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