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Martinez, Danilza; Kennedy, Catherine; Mercado, Jairalis; Rodriguez, Claritza – American Educator, 2023
This article offers 10 tips from parents to help other parents learn how to make a difference in their child's education.
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Advocacy, Educational Resources, Family School Relationship
Vogel, Paul – Entourage, 1987
Legal and ethical issues concerned with whether the mentally handicapped have a "right to parent" are considered in the context of Canadian and American Supreme Court decisions concerning sterilization, the role of the family, and the welfare of the child. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Civil Liberties, Contraception, Court Litigation
Multicultural Education, Training and Advocacy (META), Inc., San Francisco, CA. – 1990
This handbook for Spanish-speaking immigrant parents outlines the legal rights of immigrant children to educational services. All children in the United States have a right to attend school. Schools may require proof of residency and vaccination before enrollment, but a signed sworn statement attesting to the child's age may be substituted for a…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Immigrants
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Malta National Commission Persons with Disabilities, Santa Venera. – 1993
This flip publication, with the text appearing in both English and Maltese, outlines the right of every citizen of the Republic of Malta to receive education and instruction, the parents' right to choose special education for their child, and the State's duty to provide special schools for students needing them. The Special Education Unit of the…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Disabilities, Educational Opportunities, Educational Policy
Colorado Foundation for Families and Children, Denver. – 2002
Developed through the Colorado Fatherhood Connection, this guide, in English- and Spanish-language versions, provides suggestions and resources for fathers as well as tips on discipline, communication, and activities fathers can do with their children. Topics addressed in the guide include characteristics of responsible fatherhood, characteristics…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Community Resources, Discipline, Fathers
BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center, Geneseo, NY. – 1992
This bilingual document stresses the importance of migrant parents being involved in their children's education and discusses ways for parents to help their children succeed in school. It provides information about migrant education and the various programs available for migrant children. The document covers the following topics: (1) important…
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Migrant Children
Kupper, Lisa, Ed. – 1992
This parent's guide (presented in both English and Spanish) is intended to help families access services for young children with special needs. It is presented in the form of questions and answers arranged in three parts. Part I presents 12 questions and answers about early intervention services for infants and toddlers (ages birth through 2…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, American Indians, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Special Education Programs. – 1991
Intended for parents of children with possible disabilities in Texas, these two combined booklets (one in English and one in Spanish) outline the step-by-step process qualifying the child for special education services and explain the parent's rights and responsibilities under federal and state law. Introductory material includes a letter to…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Disabilities, Discipline