The COABE Journal, Celebrating 35 Years

Dear Readers,

We are pleased to welcome you to the COABE Journal blog to introduce the newest rendition of the journal now called The Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education. This premiere issue contains the latest work from several researchers and practitioners based on their work in the field. It also includes updates from our columnists on the latest technology, resources, and research to come from the field.

We hope you enjoy the COABE journal as we attempt to continue what has become a strong, tradition of quality research and practitioner based articles from authors in the field. We are creating new ways to get interactive with the journal using social media outlets such as this blog, Facebook, and Twitter.

As you continue to work your magic in the field, please think about sharing with us and the rest of our readers your experiences and research outcomes. Consider submitting a manuscript by visiting us at www.coabe.org and click on journal. If you have not subscribed already, join as we celebrate 35 years as a major voice in adult education!

Sincerely,

Jim Berger, Ph.D., Editor

Renae Harrison, Ph.D., COABE President

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Literacy Engagement and Parental Development Through Even Start Family Literacy Participation


by Petra A. Robinson

ABSTRACT
This study examined how parental participation in Even Start programs contributes to family literacy engagement and parental development. More specifically, its primary aim was to develop an understanding of how parental participation in the program influences their reading behaviors and other literacy practices as well as to highlight observed changes and transformations in their parenting practices. While research exists on the influence of participation in Even Start Programs for participating children, this paper begins to fill the gap which exists on the program’s influence on parental literacy engagement and parental development.

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