Date of Award

2012

Degree Name

School Psychology

College

Graduate School of Education and Professional Development

Type of Degree

Ed.S.

Document Type

Capstone

First Advisor

Sandra S. Stroebel

Second Advisor

Stephen O’Keefe

Third Advisor

Fred Jay Krieg

Abstract

The current study was conducted to determine which variable of parental involvement was the best predictor of parental satisfaction in the 2011 Marshall University Summer Enrichment Program. Data of parental involvement and level of parent satisfaction was collected using a survey format. A prediction equation analysis using a linear regression was calculated and results indicated that parents feeling involved was a significant variable in satisfaction. An independent samples t-test determined that there was no significant difference between parents’ actual participation in services and satisfaction. A linear regression determined the levels of involvement in activities were not a predictor of satisfaction. Further analyses of data revealed participation in direct services are powerful when predicting program satisfaction. Also, when parents find participation services helpful they are more satisfied with the program.

Subject(s)

Marshall University. Summer Enrichment Program.

Education - Parent participation.

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