Describes a program designed to help parents aid their children in the development of reading readiness skills. (MKM)

Describes the nature and function of preschool playgroups in the United Kingdom, highlighting recent trends in financing, facilities, qualifications of volunteer staff, and parent participation. Also discussed are offerings of the Preschool Playgroups Association such as educational materials, courses and training on running playgroups, and a…

Described is the Parent Infant Program at the United Cerebral Palsy Center in New York City, an interdisciplinary program for atypical infants and their parents. (CL)

This pilot project, using television as a catalyst for parent child communication, was conducted in three school systems: (1) Americus, Georgia, (2) Charlottesville, Virginia, and (3) New York City, New York. (STS)

Maternal involvement effects on symbolic play development in toddlers were investigated. Sixteen mother-child dyads were observed at bimonthly intervals in a free-play setting during the period from 20 to 28 months of age. The complexity and length of play episodes increased when the mother was available to play with the child. (Author/BN)

Using the massive High School and Beyond data set, this study examined the direct effects of perceived parental involvement on grades and the indirect effect through television time and time spent on homework. Findings are given and conclusions discussed. (Author/MT)

Regardless of career choice, all students will need to be mathematically powerful to fully participate in daily living. How parents can ensure that schools adequately prepare children for the future is discussed. The need for parents to encourage success in mathematics is emphasized. (MT)

Three hundred and twenty-five parents of five categories of exceptional students answered a 30-item questionnaire; findings revealed that while parents tended to have an accurate perception of their child's problems and services provided, they perceived themselves as having low levels of involvement in school, including Individualized Education…

Describes highlights of educational programs at Divide County High School (Crosby, North Dakota), which was one of the few rural schools cited by President Reagan in 1984 for excellence in education under the Secondary School Recognition Program. (BRR)

The study examined parents' and educators' involvement in four individualized education program planning conferences for children exhibiting behavior, social, and learning problems. Data are presented regarding who participates in IEP conferences, how long the conferences last, and topics of discussion. (Author)

The article illustrates how social change for individuals with disabilities can be made through the legislative process. The author recounts a four-year process that concluded with the passage of legislation for a preschool program for handicapped children supported by an appropriation of one million dollars. (Author/CL)

Treatment of 35 children (between 1 and 5 years of age) with sleep disorders was focused on helping the child stay in bed quietly if awake and to settle into sleep without parental attention. Improvement occurred in 77 percent. Results illustrate effects of treatment sample selection and indicate dangers of generalizing findings. (Author/RH)

What began as a community involvement event became a Renaissance Festival to celebrate learning that featured a math arcade, an individual investigation display, a gymnastics and physical fitness demonstration, a minifair for kindergarten and first-grade children, an art show, and a talent show. (MLF)

A school facing extinction, straddling the border between an affluent area and a largely minority neighborhood, implemented a Basics Plus program and became a magnet school. It offers a traditional atmosphere, structure, and an emphasis on a solid curriculum but also values art, music, computers, physical education, and foreign language. (MT)

This study compared compliance rates in two exercise programs for children aged 8 to 14, one a well-structured program, the other a home running program prescribed by a pediatrician. The greater success of the first program was attributed to enthusiastic leadership, parental support, and feelings of accomplishment in the participants. (MT)