This article describes a literature search process employed to identify research in Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and special education, organizes some initial search results, briefly summarizes them, and raises important questions for the purpose of generating a future research agenda. The authors hope that this examination of literature…

The resource guide lists approximately 700 print materials and audiovisual programs (1970-1979) designed to support training efforts for parents of handicapped children. Intended for parent training, for direct parent use, and/or for professional training, the materials are organized into four categories (sample subtopics in parentheses): impact…

This bibliography provides a listing of 111 English-language books, articles, and audiovisual resources on the subject of relations between professionals and the parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities. Specific topics covered include, among others: parent attitudes, goal-setting, family assessment, stress, support groups, parent…

A review of research on homework is presented in the form of an annotated bibliography. The first part of the study deals with the historical development of homework in the late 19th and 20th centuries. In the second section, the nature and purposes of homework are explained as well as how assignments should be used to be more effective. The third…

The annotated bibliography examines parental involvement in special education. Citations are presented and information examined for eight topic areas: (1) legal rights, (2) theoretical models, (3) parental-school relations, (4) mainstreaming, (5) training, (6) counseling, (7) consumer perspectives, and (8) bibliographies. Entries include general…

This second updated search of the ERIC system, "Dissertation Abstracts," and journal literature has yielded 87 document abstracts which cover ways in which the school can involve the parents in the education and social development of the child. (CJ)

Outlines the importance and the relationship between the teaching of cultural literacy and the teaching of basic skills (such as reading) to students in the early grades. Points out that educators need to reexamine the slogans that undermine the teaching of traditional knowledge to young children. Includes references. (MD)

This final report describes activities undertaken by three school districts in the Austin, Texas area to monitor the implementation of the Employer-Supported Parental Involvement in Education (ES/PIE) Program, an initiative of the Working Parents Project (WPP) of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL). The ES/PIE program was…

This report documents the findings and implications of a nationwide assessment of current education policies and practices regarding child abuse. The report offers guidelines to help education policy makers formulate child abuse policies. In line with these two purposes, the body of the report is divided into two main sections. The first deals…

This handbook, funded by the Veatch Foundation of Plandome, New York, is a resource guide for parents who want to become involved in and advocate for their children's education. The first section gives background on Title I/Chapter I and the opportunity this program gave parents to get involved in education. The importance of parental involvement…

The final module in a series of seven focusing on early intervention for young (birth to age 3) handicapped children is designed for professionals who work with other adults (including teacher trainers, parent educators, and community liaison persons). The first part deals with materials designed for understanding adults as learners and adult…

This comprehensive bibliography on parent involvement in education includes published and unpublished materials on this topic dating from January 1970 through October 1978. References were gathered from the following sources: "Education Index,""Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature,""Books in Print," and the ERIC data base ("Current Index to…

This annotated bibliography lists 136 entries, divided among 9 chapters, on the collaboration between professionals and families of children with emotional disorders. Entries are listed alphabetically by author within each chapter and date from 1974 through 1993. The first chapter, "Need for Collaboration," briefly surveys the literature…

The ERIC Review is published three times a year and announces research results, publications, and new programs relevant to each issue's theme topic. This issue examines education-community-business partnerships via two principal articles: "Collaboration To Build Competence: The Urban Superintendents' Perspective," by Terry A. Clark; and…

Points about the special educational needs of handicapped children and opportunities for them are suggested as possible discussion topics at parent teacher association meetings. An annotated bibliography of books about the handicapped and their familes is included, along with references to audiovisual presentations and other sources of…