Re:Native (North American) Indians

I just found this from the BIA.. 1 is from 1997 and one in 1998. Though it doesn't specify the use of Step or PEP or Adlerian psychology specifically, the FACE program is very similar and uses many of the same ideas.

Yarnell, V., Pfannenstiel, J., Lambson, T. & Treffeisen, S. (1997). Bureau of Indian Affairs Family and Child Education Program: 1997 Evaluation Report. Overland Park, KS: Research & Training Associates, Inc., for the Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Description: The independent evaluation of 22 Family and Child Education (FACE) Programs in American Indian Schools. The study consists of two components: a quantitative and qualitative implementation study; and a study of program outcomes that focuses on parent involvement and FACE impacts on participants.

Summary of findings:
1. Parents discuss their child's progress with the teacher significantly more often
2. Parents attend classroom or school events significantly more frequently
3. Parents attend parent-teacher conferences significantly more frequently
4. Parents serve on school committees or boards significantly more frequently
5. Parents read to their child significantly more frequently
6. Parents who participate in both home- and center-based services provide activities that support learning in the home significantly more frequently than do parents who participate in only home-based or center-based services
7. Longer-term effects are supported by the significantly higher rates of employment and reduction in government-supported financial aid for former participants

Yarnell, V., Pfannenstiel, J., Lambson, T. & Treffeisen, S. (1998). Bureau of Indian Affairs Family and Child Education Program: 1998 Evaluation Report. Overland Park, KS: Research & Training Associates, Inc., for the Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Description: The independent evaluation of 22 Family and Child Education (FACE) Programs in American Indian Schools. The study summarizes two major components: a quantitative and qualitative implementation study; and a study of program outcomes that focuses on FACE impacts on preschool and school-age student achievement, home literacy, parent involvement in school, and other outcomes.

Summary of findings:
1. Ninety percent or more preschool children demonstrate gains in developmental skills
2. Students who participated in family literacy as preschoolers score significantly higher on standardized tests of reading and mathematics in early elementary grades
3. The pattern of participation contributes significantly to student achievement; students who participated in both home and center-based services scored the highest
4. Parents who participated continue home literacy activities once their child enters school
5. Three-fourths of parents report that family literacy participation has increased their child's self-confidence, improved communication skills, increased their child's interest in reading and improved their child's social skills
6. More than sixty percent of adults report that they felt more self-directed, self-disciplined and had improved their communication skills

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From what I've heard, the implementation of Adlerian parenting techniques don't seem to be so easily accepted by those Natives who choose to live in the most traditional ways.. but adding these parenting tools will definately help those who want to change patterns or who live in both worlds.

Erin

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Re:Native (North American) Indians, by Archie , 03/21/02

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