Adolescent Parenthood and Education: Exploring Alternative Programs / Edition 1

by Mary Pilat

Overview

Grounded in both research and practice, Adolescent Parenthood and Education examines five alternative education models and offers practical suggestions for their implementation. This unique book presents the perspectives of teen mothers, their families and friends, service providers, administrators, and policy makers, cutting across disciplinary lines and illuminating the complex needs of young parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815318842
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/1997
Series:	MSU Series on Children, Youth and Families , #2
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

A presentation of strategies for developing and implementing academic alternative education programs for childbearing teenagers, unique for its attention to the stories of all groups involved including adolescent parents, families, service providers, and policy makers. Pilat (Purdue U.) studies five alternative education models and offers practical suggestions for implementation, describes the complexities of teen parent life, and surveys the services, programs, and policies necessary for educational initiatives. Includes 12 appendices related to the research design and data, protocols for interviews, forms for procedures, demographic data, and child care requirements. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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