Describes St. Maria Goretti School's Home/School-Read/Discuss program in which parent, teacher, and child sign a contract for leisure reading. Both parent and child read and discuss the selected books. Responsibilities of each participant are listed on the sample reading contract provided. (SJL)

Examines a whole language "school" run by 14-year-old Bryan Sans of New Rochelle, New York, describing the after-school and weekend activities that he organized for his younger siblings and neighborhood children. (MDM)

An overview of a program to overcome the lack of activity and relevancy in the elementary school by providing elementary students with hands-on science experiments that they can complete at home is given. Activities for second- and third-grade students are described and results are discussed. (CW)

Describes a home-based family literacy intervention with a mother and her four children. Highlights the importance of motivation and family involvement in developing literacy skills.(SR)

Described is a program which encouraged parents to become involved with their children in a science program at home. Discussed are the activities and organization of the program. A list of resources is provided. (CW)

Experience gained from the 1973 summer teaching/training session of the Sodus Migrant Program constituted the planning core for the 1974 summer school program. In this 6 week session, 200 children (K-6) participated in individualized instructional activities and relationships focused on the program theme "Learning for Life." Academic…

Describes a program to improve the reading skills of primary and junior level students by encouraging parents to listen to their child reading at home for at least 20 minutes daily. Notes program results including improved reading development, better home-school relationships, and increased circulation for school and community libraries. (JHZ)

This report describes the evolving activities of an educational intervention program which is composed of (1) a comprehensive early childhood program for children from infancy through age 6; (2) a subsequent elementary program offering continuity of developmental support; (3) day care services, including after-school activities for school-age…

Describes a program to improve problem-solving skills of children by incorporating parents as partners in cooperative learning experiences with the children. Research results indicate that students working with parental partners displayed higher problem-solving ability on posttests than those not working with partners. (MDH)

The 23 products selected in the Panel Review of Products (PROP) in 1972-1973 and the dissemination recommendations made are discussed, and product descriptions are provided. The product descriptions present information as to what each product is, what it does, and whom it is designed to serve. Emphasis is given to evaluation evidence on…