Cultivating Parental Involvement in Middle Schools (Paperback). This item is unavailable.Cultivating Parental Involvement in Middle Schools (Paperback)

This book is about the perceptions of middle school teachers, parents and administrators regarding parental Involvement. The research garnered can be used to improve the relationship between home and school, ultimately increasing academic performance and partnership among the two entities. Teachers, School Administrators, and Students in Teacher Preparation Programs will find this book to be a tremendous resource for academic success and partnership building.

Dr. Marcia Griffiths-Prince professional background over 15 years has roots in P-12 and higher education, serving as Consultant, Educator, Administrator and Faculty at two major Universities. Dr. Griffiths-Prince earned bachelor's degree is in Criminal Justice from John Jay College, master's degree in Teacher Education with endorsements in Special Education from Mercy College, and doctorate in Education with emphasis on Leadership in K-12 Programs from Capella University. Throughout her career, Dr. Griffiths-Prince has demonstrated passion for teaching and learning within the field of education and has made significant contributions by adding to the body of knowledge through scholarship. Dr. Griffiths-Prince spent most of her early career teaching and managing preschool, elementary, special education programs, middle school and trainable mentally handicapped populations. Dr Griffiths-Prince's research interests center around Parental Involvement, Special Education, and Middle School Education initiatives. Dr. Griffiths-Prince is Chief Research Officer at Education Research Solutions, LLC and also teaches Educational Leadership at Walden University.