We use research to help you generate the insight necessary to gain a clear and deep understanding of your situation. 

Below, you will find some of our most recent research initiatives.

A Market Analysis of Parent Engagement Programs in Washington, D.C. (2009)

This report presents the conclusions from a market research study we conducted in 2009 on the supply of, and demand for, parental leadership programs in the District of Columbia. The study involved in-depth interviews and focus groups with parents, conversations with seasoned parent trainers, and an intensive review of leading parental leadership programs across the country. The central conclusion of our study is that a significant percentage of parents in economically distressed communities do not have the necessary skills to actually assume effective leadership roles that help to shape the future for their children, family, school, and community. Investing in resources and programs that combine leadership skills with the knowledge about the mechanics of systemic change is the next frontier in the movement to empower parents as partners. Download report (.pdf).