Seeing Results

After decades of research, the results are clear: TAPP consistently and significantly improves student outcomes. Across multiple studies in rural, suburban and urban communities, TAPP continues to lead the way in parent-teacher partnership interventions.

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Overview

Evidence-Based

Backed by more than 35 years of data from numerous experimental studies, TAPP has stood the test of time as a reliable, evidence-based intervention.

Trusted by Educators

Educators can trust that their time and resources are well invested with TAPP. The intervention consistently boosts students’ outcomes and enhances family–school relationships.

Nationally Recognized

TAPP has earned national recognition as a featured program in Family Engagement Solutions, a tool developed by the National PTA and Center for Research and Reform in Education.

Research Impacts

35+ years of evidence
1,100+ students & parents
240+ schools
820+ teachers
16 states & 3 countries
17+ experimental studies

Key Findings

TAPP students perform better than two-thirds of their peers on:

  • Measures of academic performance, social skills, adaptability and positive behaviors.
  • Observations of classroom behaviors and engagement.
  • Reports of home behaviors and social skills.

TAPP parents increase the use of:

  • Effective parenting strategies, at rates greater than 60-70% of other parents.
  • Problem solving and collaboration and face fewer barriers in working with their child’s teachers, exceeding 75-80% of their peers.

TAPP teachers improve the use of:

  • Effective behavioral strategies to support students, at rates greater than 65% of their peers.
  • Problem solving, collaboration and communication with parents, outperforming 67-72% of their peers.
  • TAPP students perform better than two-thirds of their peers on measures of academic performance, social skills, adaptability and positive behaviors.
  • TAPP students improved their classroom behaviors — spending more time actively engaged with less time distracted — outperforming more than 67% of their classmates.
  • TAPP students show significant improvements at home, with stronger social skills and fewer problem behaviors than two-thirds of their peers.
  • TAPP parents report increases in problem solving and collaboration, and face fewer barriers in working with their child’s teachers — exceeding 75-80% of their peers.
  • TAPP parents demonstrate improvements in their ability to support their child’s behavior using effective parenting strategies — outperforming 60-70% of their peers.
  • TAPP parents report improved communication with children and teachers, and meaningful input on classroom goals and strategies.
  • Parents and teachers engaged in TAPP report stronger relationships with one another, with gains surpassing 67-70% of their peers.
  • TAPP teachers report improvements in their ability to support students by using effective behavioral strategies at rates exceeding 65% of their peers.
  • TAPP benefits for teachers include improved classroom climate, better relationships with parents and enhanced management skills for students with behavioral issues.

Key Findings

1

Students receiving TAPP performed better than two-thirds of their peers on measures of academic performance, social skills and positive behaviors.

2

Children receiving TAPP show improved academic behaviors, such as active, engaged time and compliance, and improved social behaviors.

3

TAPP benefits for teachers include improved classroom climate, better relationships with parents and enhanced management skills for students with behavioral issues.

4

Parents report improved communication with children and teachers, and meaningful input on classroom goals and strategies.