TAPP - Teachers & Parents as Partners

05/06/2026

Teachers are essential to building strong family–school partnerships — supporting student success both in the classroom and at home.

Special thanks to all the educators across the U.S. who partner with TAPP. We appreciate you! 🩵

🔗 https://tappconnect.org

04/22/2026

The TAPP team is excited to welcome international scholar Caroline Villiger to the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools!

Dr. Villiger leads the "Family–Education–School” research program at the University of Teacher Education in Bern, Switzerland (Pädagogische Hochschule PHBern). During her visit to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she will study the Teachers and Parents as Partners intervention.

We look forward to gaining insights from her work in Switzerland, as well as sharing what we've learned works best to support school-age children in the U.S. who are struggling with a variety of behavioral, social and academic challenges.

Swiss researcher visits CYFS to observe TAPP for implementation in Switzerland Dr. Caroline Villiger, professor and head of the “Family–Education–School” research program at the University of Teacher Education in Bern, Switzerland, arrived in Lincoln April 14 to study the Teachers and Parent...

03/29/2026

At this week's Badar-Kauffman Conference at Kent State University, TAPP researchers HyeonJin Yoon (UNL), Amanda Witte (UNL) and Pam Mims (ETSU) presented, "Tele-TAPP in Appalachia: Improving Rural Student Behavioral Outcomes."

Preliminary findings show Tele-TAPP improves student adaptive skills and strengthens parent-teacher relationships.

🔗 https://www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/badar-kauffman-conference

03/28/2026

Behind the scenes of our latest TAPP video shoot! 🎬

This week, TAPP researchers Sue Sheridan, Amanda Witte and Andy Garbacz (pictured) spent time in front of the camera to create updated professional learning modules. The modules explore family-school partnerships and outline the TAPP process. Stay tuned...

Kudos to the creative team at Kindred Media, part of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, for bringing the content to life.

03/14/2026

At this week's Council for Exceptional Children Convention, TAPP researchers Amanda Witte (Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools) and Pam Mims (East Tennessee State University) shared findings from Tele-TAPP. Study results show high satisfaction from rural parents and teachers using the TAPP family-school partnership model with distance technology.

🔗 https://tappconnect.org/get-started/tele-tapp

03/10/2026

Taking TAPP research on the road! 🚗 Amanda Witte, research associate professor in the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, recently shared Tele-TAPP findings at the MSLBD (Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders) in Kansas City.

What's Tele-TAPP? Check out our website to learn more: https://tappconnect.org/get-started/tele-tapp/

03/02/2026

Last week, researchers from the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools and East Tennessee State University showcased the latest results from Tele-TAPP at the National Association of School Psychologists 2026 Convention in Chicago!

🔗 Learn more about this impactful work: https://tappconnect.org/get-started/tele-tapp

11/05/2025

We’re excited to share our new Teachers and Parents as Partners (TAPP) website!

Explore a fresh look, easier navigation and resources designed to strengthen relationships between home and school and support student success. You can also learn how to become a certified TAPP consultant — and discover ways to bring TAPP to your own school community. 💙

Check it out today: https://tappconnect.org 🔗

11/05/2025

Nov. 3–7 is National School Psychology Week! 🩵

This is an opportunity to recognize the critical role school psychologists play in helping children and youth thrive. School psychologists and counselors partner with families, educators and administrators to create safe, supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school and community.

The TAPP team is proud to work alongside these dedicated professionals to help students reach their full potential.

National Association of School Psychologists

08/08/2025

TAPP researcher Amanda Witte, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, shared the latest findings from Tele-TAPP at the American Psychological Association's 2025 conference this week in Denver.

Learn more about this study conducted in partnership with East Tennessee State University: 🔗 go.unl.edu/tele-tapp

05/14/2025

Big news! 📣 TAPP is now featured in Family Engagement Solutions, a free online tool launched by the National Parent Teacher Association and the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Education.

The tool helps district and school leaders, educators and advocates find evidence-based programs that strengthen family-school partnerships and improve student outcomes. With a strong evidence rating, the TAPP team is excited about the opportunity to support even more educators, students and parents across the U.S.!

Learn more ›› https://bit.ly/43vlUC8