THE YALE-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PROCESS, OUTCOMES, AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

The plight of urban education in America continues to evoke considerab le concern among many educators, policymakers, and average citizens. U rban schools whose populations are disproportionately minority continu e to experience high rates of failure despite the many school improvem ent efforts of the past three decades. The most effective strategies a re those that address the socioemotional and psychoeducational needs o f children. The linkage between school programs and communities, inclu ding families must be strengthened The School Development Program of t he Yale Child Study Center has been successful in improving urban scho ols because of its emphasis on systemic change, child development, and parent involvement.