Tele-TAPP
Tele-TAPP uses distance technology to bring the Teachers and Parents as Partners intervention to rural communities. We are seeking partnerships with rural Appalachian families and educators interested in implementing Tele-TAPP.
About Tele-TAPP
Overview
Tele-TAPP is a research study that uses distance technology to expand access to the Teachers and Parents as Partners (TAPP) intervention in rural communities and supports educators in their efforts to partner with parents. The study is a partnership between East Tennessee State University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Teachers and parents enrolled in the study are paid for their participation.
Why do we need Tele-TAPP?
Students who struggle with social and behavioral issues are at high risk of developing long-term problems, both at school and in life. By promoting family-school partnerships, TAPP is effective at addressing social-behavioral and mental health challenges that get in the way of student learning. In rural communities that have limited access to services, Tele-TAPP helps bridge the gap by providing support through the use of distance technology.
Participant Details
Your involvement in Tele-TAPP can have a significant positive impact on a child’s success at school and in life. Participation is voluntary and all information collected is kept confidential. Here is what to expect as a study participant.
How does it work?
- Elementary schools agree to participate in the study.
- Parents and teachers of Pre-K to grade 6 students with learning or behavioral concerns are invited to participate.
- Parents and teachers who sign up are randomly placed in one of two groups:
- Typical School Services
- School Services + TAPP
- All participants complete surveys to assess the student’s behaviors, current practices and home-school partnership.
- Video classroom observations and parent interviews are conducted over approximately 12 weeks.
- All teachers and parents receive compensation for their participation. See handouts linked below for details.
With typical school services:
- Students, teachers and parents continue to receive services provided by the school.
- Information about programs and practices delivered in schools and classrooms is collected.
With school services + TAPP:
- The teacher and the student’s parents attend approximately four in-person meetings, facilitated by a trained TAPP consultant who will join through distance technology (e.g., Zoom).
- Together, consultants, teachers and parents co-create student behavior plans that are meaningful and feasible to provide extra help to students.
Get Started
Hello, and thank you for your interest in Tele-TAPP! My name is Kimberly Hale and I’m the project manager for the study.
To get started, please contact me directly or complete the following form and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.
