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The Power of Parent Engagement: Sociocultural Considerations in the Quest for Equity (PDF)

This research article examines the differences between parent involvement (i.e., in activities structured by the school) and parent engagement (i.e. in school activities that parents help schools design and create). The researchers highlight parent engagement as an important strategy for preventing disproportionate representation.

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Fenton, Patrice, Ludia Ocasio-Stoutenburg, and Beth Harry. 2017. “The Power of Parent Engagement: Sociocultural Considerations in the Quest for Equity.” Theory Into Practice 56 (3): 214–225.

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2017

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California Department of Education, Special Education Division's special project, State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project (SPP-TAP) is funded through a contract with the Napa County Office of Education. SPP-TAP is funded from federal funds, (State Grants #H027A080116) provided from the U.S. Department of Education Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.