Principals, counselors, central office administrators, and board members also receive the newsletter, learn of our efforts, and often offer their support. Parent involvement . We phone and send letters to parents routinely. We expect their participation. No vandalism at the school.
Parents report better relationships with their teens.
But so did luck, dedication, positive publicity, and strong support from students, parents, administration, and the board of education. For some it is all the family they have. They resent criticism of the program and will defend it whenever they hear it attacked. This feeling of family creates a bond that continues long after graduation. References Gold, M., and D. Mann.