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Peer reviewedExceptional Children, 1978
Presented is an interview with Frank Bowe, director of the American Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Interviews, National Organizations
Peer reviewedMassenzio, Susan – Exceptional Children, 1983
The author reviews the history, current activities, and concerns of the Closer Look Information Center, parent information centers, and the Protection and Advocacy Network, finding that these have disseminated basic rights and specific information well, but now need to address problems requiring broad legal knowledge and sophisticated analysis.…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Information Centers, Legal Aid
Peer reviewedBiklen, Douglas – Exceptional Children, 1976
The author examines the concept of advocacy as a new helping relationship. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, Legislation
Peer reviewedMcGregor, Daniel J. – Exceptional Children, 1982
Five professionals in special education present their views regarding the conflict which arises between acting in the role of child advocate and functioning as a professional employee. Reference is made to suggestions for teacher preparation institutions from G. Frith. (SW)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHeshusius, Lous – Exceptional Children, 1982
The conflict which sometimes arises between acting simultaneously as a child advocate and as a professional employee is related to the philosophical underpinnings of special education today. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFrith, Greg H. – Exceptional Children, 1981
A difficult situation arises for special educators when they are asked to serve as active advocates for handicapped children, while simultaneously being employed by a public school system, institution of higher education, or state education agency charged with responsibility for implementing various aspects of Public Law 94-142, the Education for…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Employer Employee Relationship, Organizations (Groups)
Peer reviewedRock, Stephen L.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1992
A survey of 530 members of the Council for Exceptional Children assessed their attitudes about the 1983 Standards for Professional Practice in Advocacy. Results indicated that respondents supported the standards and were active advocates. There were differences in advocacy activities among teachers, administrators, and others. Most districts and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Advocacy, Child Advocacy, Disabilities
Peer reviewedD'Alonzo, Bruno J. – Exceptional Children, 1976
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Civil Liberties, Extramural Athletics, Handicapped Children
Peer reviewedIrvin, Tom – Exceptional Children, 1976
Discussed are the interrelated roles of the Aid to States Branch of the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped in implementing P.L. 94-142, which calls for education of all handicapped children. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education
Peer reviewedDean, Dorothy – Exceptional Children, 1975
Described is Closer Look, a parent information service begun in 1970 to meet parental needs for emotional support, and adequate information on educational and legal matters. (CL)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Exceptional Child Services, Handicapped Children, Information Centers
Peer reviewedAlper, Sandra; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1996
This article describes models and methods of advocacy for families of children with disabilities in elementary and middle school, including self-advocacy, social support advocacy, interpersonal advocacy, and legal advocacy. Issues for parents during these years are discussed, as are the role and needs of siblings. Advocacy is seen as a dynamic…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Family Involvement
Peer reviewedMartin, Edwin W. – Exceptional Children, 1976
The increase in federal funding and programs for the handicapped is traced from the Carey Committee hearings on the educational needs of handicapped children to the passage of P.L. 94-142; and the growing emphasis on the individual in special education is discussed. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education
Peer reviewedJones, John – Exceptional Children, 1976
Implications of the Education of the Handicapped Act, Part B are discussed in terms of comprehensive state plans, the new provisions called for by P.L. 93-380 and P.L. 94-142, and direct technical assistance. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education
Peer reviewedMueller, Max – Exceptional Children, 1976
Reviewed are federal legislation, federal funding, and future planning relating to research and related activities in meeting the educational needs of handicapped children. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Educational Research, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedHarry, Beth – Exceptional Children, 1992
Two traditions that have combined to discourage participation of African-American parents in special education procedures are described: a deficit view of African-American families and a deficit view of children's learning difficulties. Including parents in assessment, placement, policy making, and advocacy is recommended to restore the balance of…
Descriptors: Black Students, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Disabilities
