This handbook discusses the following types of parent involvement in education: (1) decision-making; (2) parents as educators; (3) advocacy; (4) school support; and (5) parent education and support. The benefits of parent involvement are outlined. Examples from New York City's 1987-88 Parent Involvement Program (PIP) demonstrate that parent…

This paper summarizes principles of the Technology Access for Arkansans project initiated in 1989 to: (a) identify needs and quality of technology provisions in Arkansas; (b) disseminate information about appropriate technology and funding; (c) educate Arkansans about technology and advocacy; (d) develop a coordinated state plan for technology;…

A unit within the Division of Student Affairs at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville is described. The Rape and Sexual Abuse Care Center has existed for 12 years, providing services to traditional and nontraditional students and community residents. The three programs at the center, the adult sexual assault program, the child sexual…

This annual report reviews the work UNICEF has been doing to help transform the "Child Survival Revolution" from a dream into a reality. Discussion focuses primarily on child health and nutrition and other basic services for children. Throughout, the review is supplemented with profiles of program initiatives made to improve the…

This conference report summarizes 12 presentations, small and large group discussions, conclusions, and policy suggestions. The conference's purpose was to initiate a coalition between the policy domains of early education and child care and to encourage the dissemination of information about possible service arrangements which bring together the…

The research project summarized here assesses the potential for child advocacy as a strategy for improving schools--especially for poor, minority, handicapped, and female children. Research activities included 50 weeks of observation and interviewing to assess the work of eight experienced child advocacy groups. The resulting qualitative data were…

Research conducted by Eastern Stream Child Abuse Prevention and Education (ESCAPE) from 1982-1985 clearly identified migrant children as a population at high risk of being maltreated. It is therefore imperative that migrant teachers understand the dynamics of maltreatment and what they, as individuals, can do to prevent it. Child abuse is…

The model, structure, program, and impacts of the Newton (Massachusetts) Community Schools are described as exemplary of community education service delivery. The Newton Community Schools have two components: education of the whole community and the involvement of citizens in program and policy decision-making. Section 1 of the report provides a…

The manual was the outcome of a 3-year project to develop a training program on self-advocacy for special education students. The student training is a 3-4 hour program aimed at increased student awareness of their rights and responsibilities as they begin the transition process. Training materials include outlines for each session, student…

This manual is designed to help students' advocates in their work on school discipline issues--when representing students in school disciplinary hearings, preparing court challenges, or working with groups of students and parents to change school disciplinary policy. The main body of the book is devoted to analysis of students' legal rights. The…

This document consists of a compilation of fact sheets and newsletters on specific topics related to handicapped children and youth. The specific titles are as follows: (1) General Information about Handicaps and People with Handicaps; (2) Sources of Help and Information; (3) Autism; (4) Cerebral Palsy; (5) Deafness; (6) Down's Syndrome; (7)…

Formed in 1971 to provide advocacy and representation for elected leaders of American Indian tribes that are recognized as eligible for services from the federal government, the National Tribal Chairmen's Association (NTCA) presents its position on five current issues pertaining to American Indians. The first paper is a statement in regard to…

This volume serves as a source of information about the relationship of Teacher Corps Youth Advocacy Project activities to the field of secondary school reform for troubled youth. This document presents major theories about educating troubled youth, theoretically-based programs, and research and evaluation on their effectiveness. Theories are…

The directory lists sources of information regarding the education of handicapped and gifted children. Title, address, contact name, phone number, and brief descriptions are given for sources in the following areas: general information; statistical/incidence/demographic; training and manpower; curriculum; child use instructional materials and…

Over 800 items on citizen participation in educational decision-making, policy development, and school governance in public schools and school systems are described in this annotated bibliography. Major emphasis is on published books, pamphlets, monographs, and articles, although documents obtainable through the Educational Resources Information…