TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluating evaluations
T2 - The case of parent involvement programs
AU - Mattingly, Doreen J.
AU - Prislin, Radmila
AU - McKenzie, Thomas L.
AU - Rodriguez, James L.
AU - Kayzar, Brenda
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - This article analyzes 41 studies that evaluated K-12 parent involvement programs in order to assess claims that such programs are an effective means of improving student learning. It examines the characteristics of the parent involvement programs, as well as the research design, data, and analytical techniques used in program evaluation. Our examination of evaluations found little empirical support for the widespread claim that parent involvement programs are an effective means of improving student achievement or changing parent, teacher, and student behavior. We do not conclude that programs are ineffective. Rather, serious design, methodological, and analytical flaws inherent in studies evaluating the effectiveness of parent involvement programs must be addressed before definite conclusions about program effectiveness can be reached. The findings of this study are particularly significant given the substantial federal support for parent involvement.
AB - This article analyzes 41 studies that evaluated K-12 parent involvement programs in order to assess claims that such programs are an effective means of improving student learning. It examines the characteristics of the parent involvement programs, as well as the research design, data, and analytical techniques used in program evaluation. Our examination of evaluations found little empirical support for the widespread claim that parent involvement programs are an effective means of improving student achievement or changing parent, teacher, and student behavior. We do not conclude that programs are ineffective. Rather, serious design, methodological, and analytical flaws inherent in studies evaluating the effectiveness of parent involvement programs must be addressed before definite conclusions about program effectiveness can be reached. The findings of this study are particularly significant given the substantial federal support for parent involvement.
KW - Parent involvement
KW - Parent participation
KW - Program evaluations
KW - Research reports
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U2 - 10.3102/00346543072004549
DO - 10.3102/00346543072004549
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0036961519
SN - 0034-6543
VL - 72
SP - 549
EP - 576
JO - Review of Educational Research
JF - Review of Educational Research
IS - 4
ER -