THEORY AND RATIONALE

Dana McDermott, Ph.D. (2002)

School for New Learning, DePaul University

This is taken from a draft of a publication in preparation by D. McDermott entitled "Parenting education from k-12: Theoretical and empirical background and support." Portions of this material were prepared with support from New York State toward implementation of the parenting education requirement for high school graduation. It will be useful for many projects that call for theoretical framework and resources. This document may be duplicated for educational or advocacy purposes with acknowledgement of authorship.

References are listed at www.preparetomorrowsparentst.org/references.htm

· Rationale Supporting the Need for Parenting Education for Children and Teens in Schools

· Length of Time Recommended for Parenting Education to Have Impact

· Theoretical Background: Perspectives Informing Parenting Education

· From Theory to Practice: Some Successful Methods of Parent Education

· Roles and Responsibilities of Parents as Informed by Theory and Research

· Parenting Education and Standards: Supporting Materials and Research; An example of data supporting a State Department of Education's Scope of Instruction for Parenting Education (New York’s parenting education high school graduation requirement)

· Parenting Education Research Support: Reference List

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