Family literacy programs are potential spaces of empowerment for transnational families, yet often draw from deficit logics that fail to acknowledge the rich language and literacy practices of Latinx communities. We brought together theories of critical literacy and theories of mothering as critical work to document how transnational Latina…

The focus of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a series of free workshops for parents of gifted children. The parent education workshops provided research-based information as recognized by experts in the field of counseling gifted children. Content areas include the characteristics of gifted children, identification, appropriate…

The document offers guidelines for conducting an inservice program for parents of gifted students. Initial sections describe the inservice model, list activities on identification of the gifted, and present information on emotional consequences of giftedness. Following sections address key points from other presentations, the workshop agenda, and…

Discussed is the role of the parent of the gifted preschool child, and described is a parent group based on the philosophy that home, school, and community should work together in the education of the gifted child. It is explained that the program focused on self concepts of parent and child, characteristics of gifted children, opportunity for…

The "Everyone Needs a Parent" curriculum provides a new way of getting in touch with parenting by helping people to regain old skills and develop new ones. (MM)

Qualitative methods were used to evaluate the impact of a parent education package, "Ways to Discipline Children" on 31 low income multi-ethnic mothers at four sites in Austin, Texas. Methods included one-hour pre- and post-interviews using open-ended questions about parenting models and discipline techniques, home observation schedules and…

"Multimodal Parent Training", developed by the author, is an eight-session, educationally oriented program designed for parents of elementary school age children. A brief description of the topics and activities involved in each session is provided. (Author)

Sessions of a parent-training intervention were tested to determine their effect on parenting practices. Rural families (N=209) were assigned to an intervention or control group. Parents in the intervention group noted improvements in parenting behaviors. Effects were most pronounced among mothers. The study increased plausibility that…

Describes the range and nature of parent education courses currently available in the United Kingdom for parents of teens. Identifies key characteristics of these courses, including aims, value bases, materials, methods, parents attending, outcomes, and evaluation. Discusses key issues and recommendations for future practice, policy, and research.…

Describes important components of parent education classes including: (1) class composition; (2) inherent vulnerability of participants; (3) a fun and encouraging atmosphere; (4) teachers who ask and do not tell; (5) teachers who accept mistakes; (6) a parent-friendly class that includes food, movement, and modeling; and (7) focus on parenthood as…

Developed over a two-and-a-half-year period at Des Moines Family Learning Center, this series of 30-week workshops allows parents to share problems and advice, becoming familiar with the ways in which other parents handle family situations. The series is divided into the following three sections: self-esteem, misbehavior, and emotions; creativity,…

This study assesses the impact of a six-session, lecture-discussion, behavior-practice program on basic parenting skills for parents who bring their pre-school children to library story hours at six public libraries using experimental and control groups. Research methodology, discussion of results, and recommendations for librarians are noted.…

The Family Education Association of West-Central Indiana is a response to an expressed community need for parent education. It aims at helping parents understand child behavior; recognize stages of development; clarify values and expectations; reduce family conflict; open communication between parents and children; and build greater mutual respect…

This study hypothesized that mothers from a low socioeconomic area could be trained by teachers to implement an infant tutorial program using their 1- to 2-year-old children as subjects. The 20 mothers recruited were ADC recipients or met the OEO poverty definition. Mothers agreed to attend a 2 hour weekly class to learn teaching techniques to be…

Studied perceived education interests, experiences, and learning preferences of parents of young children, usefulness of group characteristics in planning parent education as evidenced by a needs assessment process, and the importance of such a process. Found (1) parental interest in parenting help; (2) parental education level effects on learning…