Authentic parent engagement : a case study of moving from discourse to authentic praxis in a Midwestern school district

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darlene Michelle Grant
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
Parent Engagement

Commentary on “Validation Methods for Aggregate-Level Test Scale Linking: A Case Study Mapping School District Test Score Distributions to a Common Scale”

2020 ◽  
pp. 107699862095666
Author(s):  
Alina A. von Davier
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Aggregate Level ◽  
Validation Methods ◽  
Common Scale ◽  
Scale Linking ◽  
Score Distributions

In this commentary, I share my perspective on the goals of assessments in general, on linking assessments that were developed according to different specifications and for different purposes, and I propose several considerations for the authors and the readers. This brief commentary is structured around three perspectives (1) the context of this research, (2) the methodology proposed here, and (3) the consequences for applied research.

Promoting School Safety, School Climate, and Student Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 117-136
Author(s):  
Amy Jane Griffiths ◽  
Elena Diamond ◽  
Zachary Maupin ◽  
James Alsip ◽  
Michael J. Keller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Climate ◽  
School District ◽  
School Violence ◽  
Real World ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intervention Implementation

The reduction of school violence requires a coordinated effort that enhances school climate and improves the sense of safety on campus. This chapter addresses the related topics of school violence, school safety, and school climate; provides an overview of the interactions among these constructs; and illustrates how they are directly linked to student mental and emotional well-being. A multidisciplinary approach is described that addresses these constructs, which are grounded in a school safety model that provides a foundation to promote students’ mental health. The process for moving toward action includes selecting an appropriate model for organizing intervention efforts, building a multidisciplinary team, developing a plan for assessment, and creating a systematic process for intervention implementation. Finally, a case study is provided to illustrate how a school district can interpret and implement these key components in the real world.

scholarly journals “What the Hell Is This, and Who the Hell Are You?” Role and Identity Negotiation in Research-Practice Partnerships

AERA Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 233285841984959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin C. Farrell ◽  
Christopher Harrison ◽  
Cynthia E. Coburn
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
Identity Negotiation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
District Leaders ◽  
New Members ◽  
Role Negotiation ◽  
School District Leaders ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

In research-practice partnerships (RPPs), the line between researcher and practitioner can be blurred, and the roles for everyone involved may be unclear. Yet little is known about how these roles are negotiated and with what consequences for collaborative efforts. Guided by organizational theory, we share findings from a multiyear case study of one RPP, drawing on observations of partnership leadership meetings and interviews with school district leaders and partners. Role negotiation occurred in more than one third of leadership meetings, as evidenced by identity-referencing discourse. When roles were unclear, collaborative efforts stalled; once partners renegotiated their roles, it changed how they engaged in the work together. Several forces contributed to these dynamics, including the partner’s ambitious yet ambiguous identity and the introduction of new members to the group. This study offers implications for those engaged in partnership work and provides a foundation for future research regarding role negotiation in RPPs.

In the Aftermath of a School Hostage Event: A Case Study of One School Counselor's Response

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0701000
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A. Daniels ◽  
Mary C. Bradley ◽  
Daniel P. Cramer ◽  
Amy Winkler ◽  
Kisha Kinebrew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School District ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Counseling Students ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Mental Health Facility

The authors interviewed a school counselor to determine her response to an armed hostage event in a classroom. They found that her primary interventions took place after the perpetrator had been taken into custody, through counseling students who had been in the room, contacting professionals from the school district and the local mental health facility for help, and coordinating these other professionals. Results are presented in light of the crisis intervention literature. Finally, implications for professional school counselors are discussed.

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