Questionnaires were sent to parents of mildly retarded children in special education classes. Parental responses reinforced changes planned by the school. An obvious need for parents of these children is an education program to provide an opportunity for increased involvement and to strike at many misconceptions which persist regarding…

Instead of completely separating children from the parents who caused their original problems, parental-child interaction and parental help are encouraged at this residential treatment center. (MK)

The article is the fourth in a series based on Parent Teacher Conferences held between 1966 and 1969 in the Lower Department of Junior High School number 47, New York City's Public School for the Deaf. (Author)

Describes a primary school in an educational priority area in London which has made a start in providing some of the community education for its parents and the local area. (EB)

Five severely language disordered children (20 months to 11 years old) and their parents participated in a 10-week sign training program. Group parent training sessions were conducted in four phases and individual training was provided on a weekly basis. All children showed substantial gains in use of productive language. (Author/CL)

Information about early intervention was disseminated via mass media and group meetings. Findings revealed that parents attending group meetings learned specific information about available services and legal educational rights. Mass media stimulated requests for information but did not measurably affect parents' knowledge of early intervention.…

Comparing developmental education for parents, parent education in child management, and a control situation, this study assessed treatment effectiveness in motivating parents to participate in home programs for developmentally delayed infants. Results indicated the superiority of the developmental program in terms of parent participation and…

Surveyed 116 mothers to ascertain their knowledge and preferences regarding parent education programs. Results showed only a third of the mothers knew what a parent education program was, but most indicated interest in attending. Mothers most interested (Blacks and noncollege-educated) preferred programs offered in schools and churches. (WAS)

Guidelines are offered to administrators beginning new preschool programs that concern curriculum, facilities, staff, and parent involvement. (MLF)

The study evaluated a reinforcement program in which three mothers earned lottery tickets and won prizes for the progress made by their handicapped preschool children during home based intervention. (Author)

Discusses the need for more relevant family life education and the sources of information about childbearing. (JOW)