ParentCorps improves family engagement measures (Inclusive Leadership, Trust in School Leader, Communication and Trust in Teacher) in a 61-school trial¶

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Evidence · 1 study · causal r? · q3 · i1 small
Currency · newest study 2024 · checked against its sources 2026-10-18 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person
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q3 i1 In a trial of 61 NYC elementary schools with 2,242 parents, family engagement showed significant positive effects of effect size = +0.17 on each of three survey measures. → ParentCorps program description 2024

Evidence¶

ParentCorps program description 2024¶

ParentCorps program description, New York University Langone Health. (2024). ParentCorps. https://parentcorps.org

q3 · i1 · causal · r?

Second randomized evaluation: 61 New York City public elementary schools and 2,242 parents responding to the NYC School Survey during the intervention period, with "significant positive effects on all three measures (effect size = +0.17 for each measure)".

"Family engagement was assessed using measures of Inclusive Leadership, Trust in School Leader, and Communication and Trust in Teacher, with significant positive effects on all three measures (effect size = +0.17 for each measure)."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

Home Learning Environment — outcome: instruction changes it

ParentCorps improves parent involvement in early learning by teacher report but shows a smaller, non-significant effect by parent report — related
ParentCorps reduces disruptive and antisocial behavior problems among pre-K students — related
Meaningful family and community engagement is associated with reduced absenteeism, improved academic outcomes, and more positive school climates — related
Families appreciated school engagement efforts, but some family and community members expressed dissatisfaction with their inclusion in school governance — related
Facilitative, inclusive principal leadership and effective principal supervision are associated with more positive trust relations — related

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