This casebook on parent and community participation is part of a series of resource booklets to be developed in conjunction with each of the eight characteristics of effective schools used in the Illinois Quality School Index (IQSI). The resources identified are derived from computer searches in the ERIC database, contact with national professional organizations, and assistance from Illinois colleges of education. The first section provides computer search printouts of journal annotations and document abstracts from the ERIC resource system on the topic of parent and community participation. This is followed by copies of two newsletters published by the National Association of Elementary School Principals on "Winning Public Support for Education" and "Effective School PR and How to Get It." Thereafter, addresses and descriptions of suggested organizational resources are provided, including lists of pertinent publications available from each. The last two sections consist of suggestions for further study and a listing of resource agencies in Illinois and nationwide. (TE)