1999-02-00 | Treder, David; Kutash, Krista; Duchnowski, Albert J.; Rudo, Zena; Sumi, W. Carl; Harris, Karen M.; Nelson, Steven L.
The School, Family, and Community Partnership Program is an integrated, school-based intervention designed to improve outcomes for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. This report outlines the program, describes the characteristics of the participating children, and presents initial results on the fidelity of the intervention model. The study compares outcomes for 23 children at a school implementing the program with those at a control school, using a quasi-experimental longitudinal design. Initial findings show no significant differences between the two groups at baseline, and the children's characteristics are similar to those in national studies. The program has demonstrated the feasibility of involving families, school staff, and community agencies to develop comprehensive support plans for children with emotional disturbances. The partnership meetings, which focus on identifying strengths and needs, have been well-received by parents and teachers, indicating a positive impact on student functioning.The School, Family, and Community Partnership Program is an integrated, school-based intervention designed to improve outcomes for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. This report outlines the program, describes the characteristics of the participating children, and presents initial results on the fidelity of the intervention model. The study compares outcomes for 23 children at a school implementing the program with those at a control school, using a quasi-experimental longitudinal design. Initial findings show no significant differences between the two groups at baseline, and the children's characteristics are similar to those in national studies. The program has demonstrated the feasibility of involving families, school staff, and community agencies to develop comprehensive support plans for children with emotional disturbances. The partnership meetings, which focus on identifying strengths and needs, have been well-received by parents and teachers, indicating a positive impact on student functioning.