Title

The Impact of HIPPY Participation on School Readiness and Parent Involvement

Date

2014

Author(s)

Amber L. Brown and Ursula Johnson

Brief Type

Journal Publication

Model(s)

  • Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

Description

HIPPY is a 3-year, home-based, early education intervention program that aims to help parents with limited formal education prepare their 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children for school. This article begins with a brief overview of the HIPPY program and then presents the results of a study of the effects of the HIPPY early intervention program on the parental involvement and school readiness of the children at multiple HIPPY sites in Texas. According to the results of paired-samples t-tests, HIPPY parents significantly increased their in-home literacy activities, contact with school personnel, and other school involvement activities. Kindergarten teachers reported that in comparison to parents of other students in their class, 91% of HIPPY parents were equally or more involved in their children’s education. Kindergarten teachers also reported that in the area of classroom adaptability, 88.7% of HIPPY students were rated as “ready for school.” In the area of classroom behavior, 90.8% of HIPPY students were rated as “average” or “above average.” Overall, the results of this study suggest that the HIPPY program intervention can increase readiness skills and build a strong base for future parent involvement in their child’s school experience. (author abstract)

Data Collection Methods

  • Standardized assessment tools

Status

Finished

For More Information

Brown, A. L., & Johnson, U. (2014). The impact of HIPPY participation on school readiness and parent involvement. Dialog, 17(1), 74-87. https://journals.uncc.edu/dialog/article/view/71/219
Author Contact Information:
Amber L. Brown
amber.brown@uta.edu

Topics

  • Participant, Family, and Program Outcomes