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A Competence-Based Framework for Parent—School—Community Partnerships in Secondary Schools

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Among the many transitions and passages students face during their school years, the entry into middle school is one of the most difficult. During this period, it is crucial for schools and families to work together in order to establish a constructive framework that can foster positive development. This article discusses the important academic, social and emotional competencies on which schools and families should focus during this critical transition period. Promoting these competencies will help adolescents develop positive bonds to home and school, a greater sense of personal possibilities and a constructive view of themselves in their social contexts. A competence-based framework, based on providing adolescents with opportunities for appreciation, belonging, social-emotional competence development, confidence and contributions is presented to guide home—school collaboration. The article concludes with examples of collaborative activities that have been successfully implemented.

Source: School Psychology International

DOI: 10.1177/0143034307085657

Authors: Maurice J. Elias, Evanthia N. Patrikakou, Roger P. Weissberg

Institutions: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Parental Involvement in Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2033396062

FWCI: 8.562

Cites: 17

Cited by: 43

Related to: 10