Exploring the Relationship Between Parental Satisfaction with CTARS and Improving Child's School Performance and to Identity the Resilient Attributes in These Children

Author

Kathy A. Oelze, Augsburg College

Date of Award

5-1-1996

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

Second Advisor

Marie E Bell

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to explore parental satisfaction with CTARS, an early intervention program, housed in an elementary in South East Minneapolis. The study also examined whether there was a. Relationship between parental satisfaction and improved child’s school performance. Finally, the study identified resilient attributes in children within this program. The research focused on parents of 5^th grade students who participated in CTARS during the 1994-95 academic school year. The research design included both qualitative and quantitative methods. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 24 parents. Findings indicate that, parental participation and satisfaction with CTARS does positively influence their child’s overall school performance. Findings also identified eight resilient attributes identified in 72% of the children. Implication for social work practice in the areas of education, program planning and development are discussed.

Identifier

SC 11.MSW.1996.Oelze.KA.D

Recommended Citation

Oelze, Kathy A., "Exploring the Relationship Between Parental Satisfaction with CTARS and Improving Child's School Performance and to Identity the Resilient Attributes in These Children" (1996). Theses and Graduate Projects. 782.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/782