Small group and individual training sessions for 14 mothers of handicapped preschoolers resulted in significant knowledge increases regarding instruction. Training involved instruction in record keeping. Results emphasized the need for including fathers in parent training. (CL)

The article describes a joint competency based training program to enhance cooperation between parents and teachers of handicapped children. Evaluation with 143 participants is noted to support the model's feasibility. (SB)

The study determined that parents from bilingual and culturally diverse environments could be trained by bilingual educators to enhance attitudes toward reading and reading-related behaviors of their primary level children. (Author/NQ)

The author's style of writing has implications for the ease with which the written material can be read. Using the Flesch Reading Ease Formula, the mean readability score, the standard deviation, and range are given for 50 parenting books. Discussion suggests how the list might be used by parent educators. (Author)

A comprehensive assessment of the needs for and sources of parenting information was conducted. Results showed that parents preferred to use pediatricians, teachers, counselors, and other parents as their sources of advice on parenting. Expectant parents expressed a high need for information for age-specific items. (CT)

An annotated bibliography of recommended materials parents can use at home to reinforce basic skills. Citations are grouped by age levels, preschool through the eighth grade. Publishers' addresses and prices are provided. (SJL)

Nearly all parents surveyed indicated that they did at least some child care reading when their children were young to obtain general information about child development and care. Findings suggest that today's parents are consulting these materials more frequently than did earlier generations of parents. (Author)

Describes the development of curriculum materials for educating foster parents of mentally retarded children. (RH)

Videotaped sessions of parents in one to one and small group instruction with deaf preschool children provided parents with opportunities for feedback and self evaluation. (CL)

The parent's role in treatment of children's learning problems is discussed. A developmental view of causation based on Piagetian theory is presented, as well as a plan for parent workshops. (Author/SBH)

Discusses the need for a life cycle approach to parent education, implemented through use of resources centers, workshops, curriculum development, and teacher training. (MS)

Discusses the development and philosophy of parent-infant education programs provided by Washington State community colleges and vocational technical schools consisting of parent-participation classes and cooperative preschools for 10,000 families. Describes program at Seattle Community College. (BF/JH)

Assesses possible correlates of attendance at a time-limited parenting program for adolescent and young adult parents (N=161). Results revealed these positive predictors: receipt of aid to families with dependent children; endorsing goals of meeting other parents and learning how to relax; and number of children. Implications for practice are…

Examines the effectiveness of parent education newsletters among 726 White parents of 9th to 12th graders. Results show that parents who read all of the newsletters reported closer monitoring, higher responsiveness, and more parent/teen discussions when compared to a control group. Newsletters helped parents who faced single or multiple risks.…