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Passed Task
Course D035
WGU D035 - Task 2- Passed AMP2 - Annotated Bibliography | 100%
Verified & Correct (Updated Vision) 2025/2026
August 27, 2025
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A. Recap
Research Topic
Jefferson Middle School (pseudonym) has a remarkably low level of engagement
from parents and families of its 8th-grade students. This has been evidenced by a
marked decrease in the percentage of parent/family engagement when compared to the
5th, 6th, and 7th grade classes at the school. A recent poll of all teachers at the school
indicated that in 5th grade, approximately 35% of parents/family members regularly
volunteer for grade-level activities. The percentage of 6th- and 7th-grade parents who
regularly volunteer for grade-level activities is approximately 33% and 32%, respectively.
By the time students reach the 8th grade at the school, the percentage of parents/family
members who regularly volunteer for grade-level activities dropped significantly to
approximately 10%.
There is a direct correlation between parent involvement and student success. A
2019 review by the American Psychological Association indicated that students show
higher academic achievement and motivation when their parents are actively involved in
their schooling. (Stanford, 2023) Implementing a plan to better communicate with
parents and families, encouraging them to be more involved in 8th-grade-level activities,
is the first step to improving this situation.
Problem Statement
At Jefferson Middle School, parent and family engagement among 8th-grade
students is notably low, as seen in low participation in volunteer opportunities and
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minimal responses to school communications. This lack of involvement reduces
opportunities for families to support students as they prepare for the critical transition
to high school, where engagement is strongly linked to student success and persistence.
Research Question
1. How does implementing a communication outreach plan impact 8th-grade family
engagement at Jefferson Middle School?
Proposed Solution
The 8th-grade teachers at Jefferson Middle School will develop and implement a
communication outreach plan in order to encourage 8th-grade parents and families to become
more involved in grade-level events and volunteer opportunities. This communication outreach
plan will include the following:
● Establish multiple platforms, such as email, phone calls, newsletters, and
inperson events, to reach diverse parent groups.
● Create structured volunteer opportunities tied directly to grade-level initiatives,
such as 8th-grade event support, hall monitoring, and mentoring.
● Partner with parent leaders and community organizations to strengthen cultural
inclusivity and representation.
● Monitor outcomes via parent participation data, surveys, and student
achievement data.
B. Annotated Bibliography
Passed Task
Course D035
WGU D035 - Task 2- Passed AMP2 - Annotated Bibliography | 100%
Verified & Correct (Updated Vision) 2025/2026
August 27, 2025
, 2
A. Recap
Research Topic
Jefferson Middle School (pseudonym) has a remarkably low level of engagement
from parents and families of its 8th-grade students. This has been evidenced by a
marked decrease in the percentage of parent/family engagement when compared to the
5th, 6th, and 7th grade classes at the school. A recent poll of all teachers at the school
indicated that in 5th grade, approximately 35% of parents/family members regularly
volunteer for grade-level activities. The percentage of 6th- and 7th-grade parents who
regularly volunteer for grade-level activities is approximately 33% and 32%, respectively.
By the time students reach the 8th grade at the school, the percentage of parents/family
members who regularly volunteer for grade-level activities dropped significantly to
approximately 10%.
There is a direct correlation between parent involvement and student success. A
2019 review by the American Psychological Association indicated that students show
higher academic achievement and motivation when their parents are actively involved in
their schooling. (Stanford, 2023) Implementing a plan to better communicate with
parents and families, encouraging them to be more involved in 8th-grade-level activities,
is the first step to improving this situation.
Problem Statement
At Jefferson Middle School, parent and family engagement among 8th-grade
students is notably low, as seen in low participation in volunteer opportunities and
, 3
minimal responses to school communications. This lack of involvement reduces
opportunities for families to support students as they prepare for the critical transition
to high school, where engagement is strongly linked to student success and persistence.
Research Question
1. How does implementing a communication outreach plan impact 8th-grade family
engagement at Jefferson Middle School?
Proposed Solution
The 8th-grade teachers at Jefferson Middle School will develop and implement a
communication outreach plan in order to encourage 8th-grade parents and families to become
more involved in grade-level events and volunteer opportunities. This communication outreach
plan will include the following:
● Establish multiple platforms, such as email, phone calls, newsletters, and
inperson events, to reach diverse parent groups.
● Create structured volunteer opportunities tied directly to grade-level initiatives,
such as 8th-grade event support, hall monitoring, and mentoring.
● Partner with parent leaders and community organizations to strengthen cultural
inclusivity and representation.
● Monitor outcomes via parent participation data, surveys, and student
achievement data.
B. Annotated Bibliography
