Date Approved
4-5-2018
Embargo Period
4-12-2018
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
First Advisor
Williams, Barbara Bole
Second Advisor
Johnson, Ane Turner
Third Advisor
Santo, Jane
Keywords
active parental involvement, college and career readiness, emotional intelligence, school and family collaboration, social emotional learning
Subject(s)
Educational counseling; High school students
Disciplines
Secondary Education | Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Abstract
The development of emotional competencies occurs across many environments in a child's life. Research suggests that adequate development of a child's emotional intelligence leads to confident decision making and has a positive impact on student academic success (CASEL, 2013a, 2013b; Goleman, 2005; Landau & Meirovich, 2011 Larocque, Kleiman, & Darling, 2011). An active partnership between educators and parents/guardians promotes a continuum of positive supports for students developing healthy social-emotional learning behaviors transferable in college and careers.
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the partnerships between parents/guardians and school districts when promoting college/career readiness concerning social/emotional competencies in adolescents (Stake, 1995; Strauss & Corbin, 1998). The data presented and analyzed in this research study suggests that an active partnership between parents/guardians and school districts contributes to the development of emotional competencies as a student becomes college and career ready. Collaboratively espousing the importance of social-emotional learning and an active partnership maximizes success for students and fosters a transition after high school. To better support the needs of school districts and families, high schools could implement a framework for a successful college and career ready student, specially focused on an active parental partnership.
Recommended Citation
Santaniello, Tarah Pearson, "Active parental involvement and college and career readiness: A qualitative study" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 2534.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/2534