Material related to routine as well as sensitive aspects of parent/day care center relationships is presented in this training module, one of a series providing staff development information for programs operated for dependents of military personnel. The module offers a brief discussion of ways caregivers can help parents feel at ease about…

This paper discusses the need for early identification of children's character disorders, because by the time a character disorder becomes a serious problem in the home, school or community, the child is approaching adolescence and it is too late to treat it effectively. Thus the need for early identification in the school. Ten identifying…

This article is an example of the paternal concern of the Communist Party and the USSR government for the rural family and of the rendering of maximum assistance to rural working people in the rearing of their children. (Author/ND)

Article gave an insight into the problems of educating and caring for the "battered child" and considered some steps taken to aleviate his condition in order to help him to grow. (RK)

THE CONTRIBUTION OF WHITE-COLLAR FAMILIES TO THE NUMBER OF DROPOUTS HAS BEEN WIDELY IGNORED. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A STEREOTYPING OF LOW-INCOME YOUNGSTERS THAT COMPLETELY OVERLOOKS THE DIVERSITY AMONG THE AMERICAN POOR. THE FACT THAT JEWISH LOW-INCOME AREAS HAVE HIGH GRADUATION RATES HAS BEEN USED TO CRITICIZE NEGROES AS UNWILLING TO HELP…

A study investigated whether various home and school factors were related to first grade reading gain. Parents of all second grade students in a school district were asked to complete questionnaires eliciting the number of persons living in the household, the strictness of parental discipline, number of hours spent reading to the child each week,…

This booklet describes the guidelines, activities, and problems of a program designed to facilitate parent participation in a day care center. The program revolves around a weekly parent visit (the "Family Hour") during which parents are encouraged to relax, enjoy themselves and observe the children at play. Benefits to parents and staff…

Because of the need for trained personnel to help people cope with their problems, the focus must shift from training persons who give direct services to training persons who function as consultants. The consultant works with a consultee (who is often a parent or a teacher) to help a third party (who is often a client). The author presents a…

Article focused on school district strike plans that are prepared for the atypical occurrences that take place during teacher strikes. (RK)

A partnership of home and school working toward common educational goals continues to be the unformulated ideal of our society. In an effort to promote serious consideration of this relationship, six home-school relationship models are examined in light of what the author considers the "mindlessness" of present day educational planning.…

The home is viewed as a critical component in the development of creativity in children and a force to improve the effectiveness of educational programs. The article defines creativity and its importance, describes early facilitating environments (involving respect for the child, independence, and enriched learning), and discusses the home-school…

Based on the experiences of hundreds of families who have mainstreamed their hearing-impaired children in the last decade, the effects of P.L. 94-142 are described. Stressed is the parent's role as case manager in providing both broad direction and day-to-day monitoring. Suggestions for preparing for mainstreaming are given. (Author/VW)

Study of desegregation efforts in the Oklahoma Independent School District and residence patterns in the Oklahoma City metropolitan region reveals that desegregated schools do not lead to desegregated housing: there is little if any direct relationship between student assignments and household relocation behavior. (BJV)

This article asks and discusses 23 questions that can help schools determine how well they are accommodating the needs of single and working parents and their children in several areas: the organization and scheduling of activities, teacher sensitivity to family types, and support and counseling for parents and children. (PGD)

Demonstrates feasibility and benefits of involving parents in learning by explaining the Coventry Community Education Project (CEP). Gives practical examples of strategies used and discusses research data to support belief that high standards can result from such intervention programs. Implications for curriculum planners and educational policy…