1. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 13: Parent Education

2. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. What Is Parent Education? Traditional views and definitions Family support programs offer family- community interaction Functions of parent education Stimulate parents to examine relationships with their children Encourage interaction among parents

3. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Examples of Predesigned Parent Education Programs Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) Active Parenting Today (APT) AVANCE Parenting Education Center for the Improvement of Child Caring

4. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Considerations for Parent Education Role of professionals Match programs to parent characteristics and needs Attention to social context of parenting Encourage parents to share experiences with other parents Support what parents are doing Expose parents to new ideas

5. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Assumptions Underlying Parent Education Parents are adults who have specific needs and wants Parents are motivated to learn things that would improve life for them and their children All parents need information and support

6. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Implementing a Parent Education Program Initial parent involvement in planning: Discussion, surveys Selecting style of meetings for interaction Logistics that support successful meetings

7. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Parents as Decision Makers Parents as advisors and policy makers Parent cooperative schools Challenges of successfully including parents in decision making