Engaging african american parents in the schools: A community-based consultation model

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

Volumn 16, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 55-74

  Koonce, Danel A ^a   Harper Jr , Walter ^b,c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

^b BROWN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c University of Rhode Island ^*

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EID: 30544436554     PISSN: 10474412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s1532768xjepc161&2_4     Document Type: Review

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