TITLE

Parent involvement: What is it that works?

AUTHOR(S)
Leik, R.K.; Chalkley, M.A.
PUB. DATE
May 1990
SOURCE
Children Today;May/Jun90, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p34
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports on the Head Start Family Impact Project. Evaluation of parental involvement; Increased competence and acceptance; Reduced chance of family dysfunction; Racial and cultural differences; Policy considerations.
ACCESSION #
9010223115

Tags: CHILD rearing

 

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