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TAPP (Teachers & Parents as Partners)

@TAPPworks

TAPP is a research-based intervention aimed at strengthening parent-teacher relationships + promoting student success. Join projects: TAPP Online & Tele-TAPP.

 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Joined July 2018
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Talking TAPP with Nebraska educators! 💬 Today, we're sharing the Teachers and Parents and Partners intervention with hundreds of school leaders from across the state at the #NeMTSS26 Summit in Kearney. Pictured: Amanda Witte (@UNL_CYFS) & Cara Graney (@BellevueSchools)
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Today we are honoring Joyce Epstein whose seminal research helped lay the foundation for Teachers and Parents as Partners. 🩵 hub.jhu.edu/2026/08/11/joyce…
Groundbreaking education researcher Joyce Epstein dies at 85

Groundbreaking education researcher Joyce Epstein dies at 85

Epstein is remembered as a groundbreaking researcher, cherished mentor, colleague, and friend whose scholarship established the importance of school, family, and community partnerships

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This week, @UNL_CYFS' Amanda Witte joined Kim Hale & Pam Mims, both of @etsu, at the Tennessee Dept of Education's Access Conference in Chattanooga. They shared insights on tele-TAPP and the benefits of strong family-school partnerships for all.
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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! 🩵 🔗 tappconnect.org #ThankATeacher
Thank you! Teachers are essential to building strong family–school partnerships, which foster student success both at school and home. Teacher sits with student. TAPP Teachers and Parents as Partners logo.

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A Swiss researcher is spending time at @UNL_CYFS to learn more about a program designed to improve children’s academic, social and behavioral outcomes while building stronger relationships among parents and teachers. Story >> go.unl.edu/p7un #UNL #UNLCEHS #GoBigResearch
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The TAPP team is excited to welcome international scholar Caroline Villiger to @UNL_CYFS! Dr. Villiger leads the "Family–Education–School” research program at the U. of Teacher Education in Bern, Switzerland. Learn about her visit. ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=8108
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At this week's @BadarKauffman Conference at Kent State, TAPP researchers HyeonJin Yoon (@UNL_CYFS), Amanda Witte (@UNL_CYFS) and Pam Mims (@etsu) shared preliminary findings showing Tele-TAPP improves student adaptive skills & strengthens parent-teacher relationships.
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Behind the scenes of our latest TAPP video shoot! 🎦 This week, TAPP researchers Sue Sheridan, Amanda Witte & Andy Garbacz (pictured) spent time in front of the camera to create updated professional learning modules. Stay tuned... 🫰 Kudos to the Kindred Media team at @UNL_CYFS.
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At this week's Council for Exceptional Children Convention (#CEC26), TAPP researchers Amanda Witte & Pam Mims shared findings from Tele-TAPP. Tele-TAPP is highly rated by rural parents and teachers. 🔗 tappconnect.org/get-started/… #SchoolPartnership #ParentPartnership #Appalachia
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Taking TAPP research on the road! 🚗 @UNL_CYFS Research Associate Professor Amanda Witte recently shared Tele-TAPP findings at the @MSLBD1 Annual Symposium in Kansas City. What's Tele-TAPP? Visit our website to learn more: tappconnect.org/get-started/… #ruraled #behavioralhealth #UNL
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Last week, #TAPP researchers from @UNL_CYFS and @etsu showcased the latest results from Tele-TAPP's randomized controlled trial at @nasponline's 2026 Convention in Chicago! 🔗tappconnect.org/get-started/… #NASP2026 #ruraled #schoolpsych #behavioralhealth #parentpartnership #UNLCEHS
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Teachers & Parents as Partners has a NEW website! 💙 Explore a fresh look, easier navigation and resources to strengthen home–school connections. Also learn how to become a certified TAPP consultant & ways to bring TAPP to your school! 🔗 tappconnect.org #SchoolPsychWeek
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Nov. 3–7 is National #SchoolPsychWeek! 💙 School psychologists and counselors play a critical role in helping students thrive. The TAPP research team is proud to work alongside these dedicated professionals! #NSPW2025 #FindingYourPath #TAPPworks
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This week, Dr. Amanda Witte introduced Nebraska educators to the TAPP intervention at the 2025 @NeMTSS Summit in Kearney! Participants learned research-based strategies for strengthening home–school partnerships. #NeMTSS25
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Standing room only in this session. Teachers and Parents as Partners improves student behavior, positive parenting, teacher problem-solving skills & parent-teacher relationships. Learning research-based strategies for building & strengthening home-school partnerships. #NeMTSS25
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TAPP researcher Amanda Witte, @UNL_CYFS, shared the latest findings from Tele-TAPP at #APA2025 this week in Denver. Learn more about this ongoing #IESFunded study conducted in partnership with @etsu: 🔗 go.unl.edu/tele-tapp #RuralEducation #SchoolPartnership #TAPPworks
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Big news! 📣 TAPP is now part of Family Engagement Solutions—an online tool by @NationalPTA & CRRE at Johns Hopkins University. With a strong evidence rating, TAPP is set to reach even more educators & families! ›› bit.ly/43vlUC8 #EdResearch #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We’re grateful for the many teachers, administrators & specialists who partner w/ families + participate in TAPP to support student success. Thank you for all you do! 👏💙 #ThankATeacher tapp.unl.edu/
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TAPP researcher Amanda Witte (@UNL_CYFS) shared the latest research from the Tele-TAPP study at the American Council on Rural Special Education's annual conference last week in Virginia Beach. 🔗 go.unl.edu/tele-tapp #ACRES25 #RuralEd #EdResearch #IESfunded @etsu
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This week, Tele-TAPP researchers met with advisory board members at East Tennessee State University (@etsu) to discuss progress & next steps for the research program! Learn about Tele-TAPP ›› cyfs.unl.edu/TAPP/tele-tapp/ #EdResearch #SchoolPartnership #SchoolPsychology @UNL_CYFS
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The 2025 @nasponline convention is taking place this week! ~ CYFS researcher Amanda Witte (left) shared key findings from the Tele-TAPP research study along w/ Ohio University colleagues Steven Evans & Julie Owens. cyfs.unl.edu/TAPP/tele-tapp/ | #NASP2025 | @TAPPworks | #IESfunded
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