The ethological hypothesis that "parental" caregiving can be elicited by certain physical characteristics of infants was investigated in three experiments. Results demonstrated that age-related changes in physical appearance can alter the verbally reported tendency to protect or cuddle others. (Author/RH)

Argues that increasing parent involvement in the secondary schools can create goodwill in the community and enlarge the scope of services to students. (FL)

A simple but comprehensive framework views parents' involvement in their children's education along a continuum of passive to active activities. A number of involvement strategies are presented in a visual summary of the model. (MLF)

Twenty-five mothers of preschoolers with Down's syndrome completed a questionnaire about their experiences in early intervention programs. Results showed this sample to be quite actively involved, with notable variation in reactions to various program activities. (Author)

The literature on involvement programs for parents of learning disabled children was reviewed to discover the types of programs attempted, their results, and their implications. The most common program types were tutoring and counseling. Results for both types were generally positive. (Author)

Describes six secondary school reading programs that foster parent involvement. (RL)

Describes how mothers in Medford, Oregon organized a Storytelling Guild, began to tell stories in schools and libraries, developed a Storymobile, and organized a three- day Children's Festival of storytelling, dance, plays, puppetry, arts and crafts and other activities. Argues that storytelling is a valuable way of improving parent/child…

The relationship between several home background factors and reading ability was studied in working-class children, aged 7-8, using standardized tests and parent interviews. The home background factor which emerged as most strongly related to reading achievement was whether or not the mother regularly heard the child read. (Author/SJL)

A model is described for involving parents of handicapped children according to their strengths, as well as their needs. An analysis sheet for measuring parent involvement is presented. (CL)

Excerpted from an interview, the article focuses on Connor's concern with encouraging early parental involvement with systematic early education; the variety of early childhood education program models available; negative effects on early childhood programs for the handicapped caused by a backlash to P.L. 94-142; and the need for parents to be…

Describes successful efforts made at the Head Start Program in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana to involve parents in their children's preschool education. (Author/RH)

News about an increasingly occurring phenomenon--that of parents wanting to educate their children at home. (Author)

The two-part activity fosters a group sense of the shared concerns of parents of gifted children. Descriptions of 10 gifted children are provided for use in the activity. (PHR)

The article responds to a parent's questions on an exceptional child's readiness for mainstreaming. Lists of information to be gathered, both before the individual planning conference and at the conference, are provided, including information on such areas as possible placements and educational goals of different programs. (PHR)

The article describes a parental involvement program that is an integral component of an early intervention program for preschool moderately and severely handicapped children. (Author)