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
Advisor
Williams, Barbara Bole
Committee Member 1
Johnson, Ane Turner
Committee Member 2
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
