Noting that many elementary schools are introducing personal development programs into the curriculum, this newsletter focuses on a number of issues related to such programs. Various sections of the newsletter (1) define personal development for both teachers and parents; (2) present practical ideas and teaching strategies for programs in two…

Included in this booklet is an account of children's concepts of death at various ages. Specifically, the discussion examines the "average" or "normal" reaction of children from birth through 2 years; 3 through 5 years; 5 through 8 years; 9 through 10 years; and at 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 years. Children's reactions to the death of a pet and…

A study was undertaken to explore the problems beginning writers face and how they grapple with them. The subject, a six-year-old boy, was observed over 10 writing sessions and an analysis was made of his composing behavior and the illustrations and texts he produced. In addition, his composing aloud protocols were analyzed. Results suggest that a…

Consequences of mothers' participation in child care (interaction and child-care tasks) on 160 Caucasian middle-class fathers and mothers were examined in an interview study of parents of kindergarten and fourth grade children. In half of the families, mothers were employed. Three forms of mothers' participation were examined in relation to two…

In New York City, the Educational Alliance, a settlement house, provides comprehensive, coordinated educational-mental health care through its special unit for young children. Services range from a day care center, a multiethnic, trilingual Head Start program, to after-school, summer school, and day camp programs. (Author/CS)

The module is designed to equip educators with some skills in understanding the feelings of parents of handicapped children, listening, contacting parents, and planning activities for parental involvement. Separate sections cover the four program components: parent feelings, parent contact techniques, evaluation of a parent involvement program,…

Intended for parents of handicapped children, the booklet provides guidelines for working effectively with a variety of professionals. Sections address the following areas: selecting a professional; making an appointment with medical, psychology, educational, and social services professionals; the professional interview; preparing for a…

Presented are proceedings of a conference designed to increase awareness, knowledge, and feelings of competency of adults who work with children, with particular emphasis on the positive aspects of child rearing and practical suggestions for daily activities and interactions. In the keynote address titled "How to Drive Your Child Sane," A. Ginott…

Described is the Kendall County Special Education Cooperative Early Childhood Program which reflects an innovative team approach to servicing young handicapped children (aged 3 to 5 years) and their families in a rural area. The following program components are outlined: program philosophy and background; child find procedures; development of an…

Designed to construct a frame of reference and to encourage attitudes that facilitate productive dialogue during and after the conference, this address gives an overview of American mobility, re-examines the problem of managing the education of the migrant/mobile student, explains the structure of the National Policy Workshop on Education for…

Research has confirmed that what parents view as being important for their children to learn and how they believe their children are able to learn are reflected in both the learning opportunities parents provide in the home and the teaching strategies they use with their children. Tape recordings of children and their parents during planned…

To provide a scholarly basis for justifying and implementing a parent involved reading program, this annotated bibliography provides a review of the literature that helps to clarify the role of the parents, teachers, and administrators in reading progress; gives suggestions regarding the way parents can help their children in reading; and compiles…

This guide is designed for school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents and others concerned with meeting the guidance needs of Oregon youth. Although geographically specific, this material may be helpful to any individuals who are examining current guidance programs in elementary schools and seeking directions for improvement. An…

A parenting curriculum need not be confined to the high school's home economics or social studies departments. When students are made aware that books are written for children who cannot yet read, there is no problem eliciting justifications for a unit on children's literature in the high school English class, a unit that compares the…