"The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's series on parental involvement in the Milwaukee Public Schools district did an excellent job of highlighting why it is crucial for parents to be actively involved in their children's education. 'Program's success sparks hope' (Nov. 29) highlighted the success of two of COA Youth & Family Centers' programs. Most important, based on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's evaluation of these programs, COA is now implementing them in 35 MPS elementary schools.
COA began HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) 11 years ago, providing weekly in-home instruction for parents and children ages 3 to 5. Evaluation documented that kids in HIPPY start school at a higher proficiency and that parents in HIPPY continue their everyday habit of parental involvement into elementary school."
COA began HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) 11 years ago, providing weekly in-home instruction for parents and children ages 3 to 5. Evaluation documented that kids in HIPPY start school at a higher proficiency and that parents in HIPPY continue their everyday habit of parental involvement into elementary school."
