A model of parent involvement in computer education is discussed in relation to activities of the Computer Discovery Project at the Center for Young Children, University of Maryland. Content focuses on parents' attitudes and concerns about the use of microcomputers in educational settings. Growth in parents' involvement with computers is documented and is reported to be largely due to a policy allowing parents to take microcomputers and software home over weekends. In addition, the design of a research project to assess parents' evaluation of software is described. Pilot study findings have indicated that opinions of parents vary widely on the value of each piece of software used and that preferences for particular programs are evident. Concluding remarks describe other school/community outreach programs, including (1) the Community-Classroom Computer Connection Program, which emphasizes the need to coordinate the use of home technologies with school activities and goals; and (2) the "Playing to Win" project, which offers computer experience at correctional facilities, public libraries, and to parents and children living in lower socioeconomic housing in East Harlem. (RH)