This report describes a program for increasing literacy skills in kindergarten students. The targeted population consisted of kindergarten students from two schools in a growing unit district located in a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The lack of literacy skills was documented through student assessment and teacher observation. Analysis…

Parent involvement is a key element of efforts of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to enhance students' academic and social success. Every AISD campus has a Campus Advisory Council or some other group with parent representation, and schools receiving funds under federal "titles" are required to include parent representation…

This study examines the education of immigrant preschool children in Sweden, focusing on native language instruction, Swedish instruction, cultural awareness, parent participation, and teacher preparation for working with immigrant students. Data collection involved observation of preschool classes and interviews with teachers at one preschool and…

The goal of "closing the achievement gap" in education is often proclaimed and is emphasized in the "No Child Left Behind Act." What is meant by the achievement gap and how much progress has been made? A large body of literature examines the causes, conditions, and explanations for the achievement gap. Many educational…

Results of the analyses of over 1000 Project DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) questionnaires from over 100 public and private schools, in-depth interviews with randomly selected teachers, surveys from nearly 100 DARE teachers, and the data from parents, officers in-training, and student essay winners were uniformly positive. Teacher comments…

This paper provides guidelines (based on the 1997 Amendments of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) to Florida educators concerning reevaluation procedures for students with disabilities. The first section defines reevaluation as the process of determining the following: whether a student continues to have a disability; present levels…

Noting that parents are vital partners in the educational system, this handbook provides parents with information about the senior high school (grades 10-12) curriculum in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Programs of Study: Senior High School," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students in Alberta…

The Family Resource Coalition of America (FRCA) and the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice convened a meeting of evaluators, policymakers, and program practitioners to discuss the issue of evaluation in the field of family support. The goal was to bring together those who were implementing programs, evaluating programs, and…

Possible factors influencing enrollment in vocational agriculture are considered; involvement of students and parents is seen as a key factor. (EA)

A major 6-year program in the Chicago schools has proven that the traditional gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students can be systematically and substantially eliminated. The Chicago Child Parent Center program is described. (Author)

A central premise of the Home Start program is that parents are the child's first teachers and that many parents want training to help them meet the challenges of parenthood. (Author)

Study results suggest that factual knowledge and liberal-conservative'' attitudes toward drugs is significantly related to age. Sex of parent was also found to be a factor as was level of educational attainment. It was concluded that a comprehensive drug education program should include education'' of parents as well as children. (Author)

Reports on an investigation of the involvement of parents in the demands for decentralization, and parental attitudes about the nature and extent of their contact with the school system. (DM)

On the assumption that parents can provide significant educational experiences for their preschool children, a Parent/Child course has been initiated in conjunction with the Toy Library at the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development. (Authors/CB)

The responsibility for learning belongs to the child. In most cases a child will accept this responsibility. (Author)