The aim of this study is to identify the views of parents of secondary school students' about their ability to support their children's learning. In this research, concurrent transformative mixed method. A survey was applied to parents; then semi-structured interviews were conducted. Quantitative data were obtained from 300 parents and…

This guide informs parents about some instructional practices that work well for all elementary school students, in particular English learners. It includes questions parents can ask teachers and principals to help them understand how their children's school approaches teaching and learning. Both English and Spanish versions of the document are…

The booklet is composed of columns that have appeared in each issue of "PACESETTER," a newsletter published by PACER Center, a coalition of 18 Minnesota disability organizations focusing on appropriate education for handicapped students. Columns are intended to address topics of interest to parents, including changes that may be made in students'…

This handbook is designed to help Chinese parents of school age children in California understand the operation of the California public schools. Printed in Chinese and English, it is presented in a question and answer format. Included in the handbook is information on student enrollment from kindergarten through grade 12, public school programs…

This handbook is designed to help Korean parents of school age children in California understand the operation of the schools. Printed in Korean and English, it is designed in a question and answer format. Included in the handbook is information on student enrollment from kindergarten through grade 12, public school programs and curriculum,…

This bilingual handbook is intended to help parents understand their rights under P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. The following topics are addressed: the Act's legislative history, identification of special education, explanation of P.L. 94-142, parents' rights to know, student records, student testing, students'…

This handbook is designed to help Vietnamese parents of school age children in California understand the operation of the schools. Printed in Vietnamese and English, it is designed in a question and answer format. Included in the handbook is information on student enrollment from kindergarten through grade twelve, public school programs and…

These five booklets, containing information on how parenting can effect children's school achievement, are part of a series of 22 innovative booklets designed specifically to help parents understand and help their children learn. Booklet #1, "Parents--Teach Your Children to Learn [Before They Go to School]," defines intelligence and…

The booklet is intended to help Arizona parents understand their role in the education of handicapped children. A question and answer format draws upon contents of P.L. 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Arizona revised statutes; and the State Board of Education rules and regulations. Four main topics are covered: (1)…

Noting that parents play an important role in the school success of their elementary- and middle-school-aged children, this booklet offers research-based tips to provide both practical guidance and information about a range of education-related topics. Presented in a question-answer format in both English and Spanish versions, the booklet provides…

This document consists of 15 separate one-page clip sheets each providing specific advice on key topics for migrant parents. One side is in English, the other in Spanish. The topics covered are: (1) Carry Important Papers with You (documents that migrant workers might need to enroll children in school or to obtain other services); (2) Encourage…

These five booklets on parent involvement in education are part of a series of 22 booklets designed specifically to help them to learn. In "Parents: Your School Improvement Can Help Your Child" (booklet #4), the school setting is explained and specific recommendations are made about parental involvement in the school and how children can…

Noting that the gains made by children must be understood and supported by the family and community, Head Start gives parents and other family members many opportunities to develop an appreciation of the young child's needs and how to meet those needs. Successful parental involvement enters into every aspect of Head Start; therefore, Head Start…

This report, presented in English and Spanish, profiles nine successful parent leadership programs in communities throughout California. Common factors contributing to the programs' success are parents learning by doing, acquiring knowledge and skills, learning from other parents, and making a personal connection. Other contributing factors are…

Materials have been assembled in these appendices to provide practical help to Community Advisory Committees (groups composed of parents, handicapped pupils or adults, professionals, and interested citizens). Materials are grouped under the following headings: (1) Legislative Fact Sheets, (2) Parent Handbooks and Pamphlets, (3) Newsletters, (4)…