This is the second of a two-part report on a study examining the relationship between effective school-community relations and student achievement. The research represents a case study of the school-community relations program of an inner-city school serving a population of 628 black students. An interview protocol was developed to gather the…

Selected 1975 parent and teacher data from the Follow Through (FT) program were reanalyzed to see if the broader goals of FT were met. Analysts focused on comprehensive services provision, parental involvement promotion, and the relation of findings to the previous national FT evaluation and the Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) FT project…

A practical model for initiating and implementing a parent-tutor program for handicapped children is described. Specific topics in the program are telephone conversations and written correspondence between prospective parent and teacher, outlines for parent-teacher conferences, training objectives and design of training sessions for parent-tutors…

Since the 1954 Brown decision, Dallas residents have engaged in avoidance, resistance, legal battles and, finally, cooperation and compromise in the desegregation of Dallas schools. It now appears that Dallas is making some progress toward desegregation. Except for some segments of the black community, who felt they had been betrayed because of a…

The paper examines staff and parent advocacy training for special needs preschool and Head Start children. The author outlines the rights and responsibilities as stated in federal and state legislation, and the aspects of advocacy not usually considered, such as maximizing the resources to provide an appropriate program. Suggestions are given for…

This paper describes the positive effects of the Parent Program of the University of Oregon Follow Through Program. Section I illustrates the positive effects of parent involvement in two case histories of parents' political activism directed at securing and maintaining quality education for their children. Section II focuses on parents'…

This abstract bibliography cites recent ERIC documents and journal articles focusing on various aspects of family/school relationships. Entries have been grouped into five sections: Family/School/Community Relationships; Parents and Teachers; School/Home Learning; Parents/School Supporting Services and General. Entries include resumes from…

This report describes an attempt to implement a cost-effective social learning intervention program for home use in which behavior modification techniques were taught to parents of 12 conduct-problem children (ages between 3 and 11 years) by psychologists at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Mother and father and mothers-only treatment…

Narrative descriptions of activities in 10 areas of Project FAITH (Family Assistance for Infants and Toddlers with Handicaps) and results of the 1977-1978 project year evaluation are presented. Cost figures, strategy activities, significant findings, recommendations, personnel responsible, product development information, and continuation plans…

This paper indicates the importance of interpersonal skills for the preschool teacher, explores the role of the preschool teacher as a leader, and provides guidelines for assessing teacher competency and developing more effective teachers. Concepts associated with effective leadership as well as specific teacher tasks that require leadership…

This document contains the Pennsylvania Model Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP) for vocational rehabilitation facilities and accompanying resource manual. The first part provides the IWPP form, which consists of a cover sheet, goal sheet, and performance notes; instructions for completing it; and an example of a completed form. An…

Approximately 400 students in grades six through nine, many of whom were low achievers, participated in the Teaching and Learning program. The program was based on commercially developed curricula and implemented using principles of individualized instruction. Instruction was characterized by diagnosis and assessment, sequenced objectives,…

This proposed magnet school program is intended to provide a fundamental education to Cleveland students at both the elementary and secondary levels. Basic elements of the program's first semester operations are used to illustrate plans for an expanded program. A detailed description of the program covers staffing, staff development, curriculum,…

Child Parent Centers (CPC) have been established in selected disadvantaged areas to provide systematic educational experiences for preschool children as young as three years of age. This study provides an update on the current state of the CPC and its latest adaption, the Child Parent Expansion (CPX) Program. A three-year, longitudinal evaluation…

This report, one of two related volumes, is the work of an Illinois task force on school violence and vandalism. It contains detailed recommendations to local districts plus a list and a brief description of resources that they can use to plan programs for reducing school and community violence and vandalism. Specific recommendations discussed…