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Eaton, Marie – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1978
The article presents educators with guidelines for developing a structured program in which parents tutor their learning disabled children. (DLS)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Learning Disabilities, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Participation
Herrmann, Beth Ann, Ed. – 1994
Intended for volunteers in community literacy programs, one-on-one tutors, or parents who want to support classroom learning, this book presents tutoring ideas, teaching activities, and evaluation suggestions. The book guides tutors as they teach students to become independent learners and shows tutors how to provide support but not "do"…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Literacy Education
Download full textPotter, Jana; Blankenship, Judy; Carlsmith, Laura – 1999
Considering 61 reading tutoring programs established in response to the "America Reads Challenge," this publication encourages all Americans to collaborate with classroom teachers and parents so that every child can read well and independently by the third grade. It discusses ways to build effective partnerships among the community, and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Parent Participation, Primary Education, Program Descriptions
Huggins, Allen L. – American School Board Journal, 1980
Describes a successful after-school tutoring program that involves teachers, students, and parents, and has resulted in higher scores on both minimum-competency tests and achievement tests. Includes guidelines for starting such a program. (IRT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Harris, Alberta Farmer; Owens, LaVerne – 1984
The aim of this booklet is to provide guidelines for community involvement in elementary school educational programs. Included are a list of objectives for volunteer programs; a statement of school board policy on volunteers in Muskogee, Oklahoma schools; a teacher request form for volunteer services; an information sheet for volunteers; a list of…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Sawyer, Donna, Comp.; And Others – 1993
This implementation manual has been developed to describe four model mathematics and science programs designed to increase African-American students' interest in mathematics and science. The manual will help affiliates of the Urban League to mobilize existing community resources to achieve the goals of the national education initiative. The four…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Students, Community Action, Community Organizations
