Date of Award
2017
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Educational Leadership
Abstract
This mixed-method study seeks to better understand the relationships that Head Start preschool teachers have with parents and how those relationships impact a parent’s transition to a public school when their child enters kindergarten. Findings revealed that parents have a deep connection to their child’s Head Start teacher, feel informed and empowered to advocate for their child’s needs. Interviews revealed that parents do not feel as connected to their child’s education in the public school. Recommendations for educators include creating more opportunities for parents to connect to the public school during the supportive Head Start school year.
Recommended Citation
Gagnon – Arsenault, Nicole, "Head Start Preschool Parent-Teacher Engagement and the Parent’s Transition to Kindergarten" (2017). M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects. 19.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/ed_leadership_projects/19
Comments
Affiliation: The Opportunity Alliance