Since 1967, a series of legal actions initiated by parents and ratepayers has led to a major revision of part of the Education Act of 1944 and to judicial reinterpretation of other sections of it. (Author/IRT)

Evaluation of parent involvement in the following ten early childhood programs in the Philadelphia school district is presented: (1) Child Care (CC); (2) Head Start (HS); (3) Parent Nursery (PN); (4) Get Set (GS); (5) Durham Child Development Center (DCD); (6) Preschool Child Development Project (PCD); (7) Original Follow Through (OFT); (8) Follow…

Part of a 10 booklet series on talented and gifted education, the booklet discusses organizing a support group for parents of talented and gifted children. Aspects described include making the contacts, developing the structure of the group, possible group projects and activities, and suggested program topics. Techniques for insuring group success…

This manual is designed to assist teachers in performing their tasks more effectively. Learning goals and activities are identified for students to accomplish in the following areas: (a) communication, (b) reading, (c) creative writing, (d) social studies, and (e) mathematics. Learning centers and free-choice interest centers are defined. Sample…

The Parent Interview was designed by the Bank Street staff in collaboration with Head Start parents and staff from the communities. The purpose was to investigate the attitude of Head Start parents toward the program and the degree of parent participation in the three aspects of the parent program that characterize the Bank Street approach: (1)…

Despite discouragement about what a couple of studies reveal about some administrators' views of community education, these authors are optimistic that the concept can help schools cope with today's problems and that, perhaps, it holds the key to positive change. (Editor)

Parent participation in the construction of a playground is related here. Four criteria were considered in the process: exercise, social interaction, safety and durability, and availability of materials and labor. (DS)

The Cats Care Program at Northlake Elementary School in Dallas, Texas, has the continuing goal of each student becoming aware of and practicing good community living. (Author/IRT)

Other relatives and friends, as well as parents, can contribute to a youngster's achievement in school. For parents to have an impact, they must be made to feel welcome in the schools. (Author/IRT)

Barriers to the involvement of parents of school-aged special education students are considered, and suggestions to improving communication between parents and professionals are offered. (SBH)

Discussed are guidelines concerning informed consent by parents and guardians when aversive treatments for developmentally delayed persons are considered, and provided is a model consent form. (IM)

Describes the playcentre, a parent-based center resembling the preschools of Western societies, but serving a wider age range, from 2 1/2 to 5 years. Includes a section on parent training. (BR)