Examining American Indian Perspectives in the Central Region on Parent Involvement in Children's Education

Author(s): Dawn Mackety and Jennifer Linder-VanBerschot

Audience(s): Policymakers and Administrators

Product Description:

This Issues & Answers report examines American Indian parents' perceptions of parent involvement in their children's education and factors that may encourage or discourage involvement.

Key Ideas:

The study's findings suggest that parent involvement may be influenced by parents' experiences in different school settings (e.g., tribal, Bureau of Indian Affairs, private, charter, boarding, and public schools) and differences in values and communication styles.

APA Citation:

Mackety, D. M., & Linder-VanBerschot, J. A. (2008). Examining American Indian perspectives in the Central Region on parent involvement in children's education (Issues & Answers Report, REL 2008–No. 059). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Central.

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