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Peer reviewedKelly, Francis J. – Young Children, 1981
Discusses how teachers can effectively begin and lead discussion groups for parents of young children. Needs for and characteristics of parent guidance groups are indicated, aspects of the role of the group leader are specified, and ways to begin a parent guidance group are suggested. In conclusion, common concerns of parents are described.…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Early Childhood Education, Guidelines, Leadership Qualities
Rockwell, Robert E.; Andre, Lynda C.; Hawley, Mary K. – 1996
Recognizing the critical importance of parent involvement in early education, this textbook presents a variety of strategies and techniques for parent involvement in early childhood education programs. Chapters in the first part of the book focus on specific issues and challenges in implementing parent involvement. Chapter 1 examines the need for…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedBlack, Kathryn Norcross – Contemporary Education, 1979
Suggestions are offered to teachers for strengthening the value of parent conferences. (MM)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parents
Coleman, Geraldine J. – 1982
This is the fourth in a series of six monographs developed to help local educators use and report Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test results. Sharing MEAP test reports with parents gives them information on their child's basic skills and generates parent involvement and support for the school. This sharing should be addressed on…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination, Models
Richardson, Donald M. – 1988
An elementary school principal implemented a practicum to improve school-home communication at a school where administrators believed that a history of poor communication between parents and teachers negatively influenced the school's academic and parent involvement programs. Specific practicum goals were to improve: (1) school-home communication…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Improvement Programs
Decker, Larry E.; And Others – 1995
The role of the classroom teacher in the success of parent and community involvement efforts in American public schools is this document's focus. Because schools need to discover new ways to foster parental and community involvement in education, this document outlines a new perspective concerning parental and community involvement that…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textMcCarthy, Alice R. – 2000
This monograph is a guide to teen development and the world of 11-18 year olds in contemporary America. It provides practical suggestions to parents and other concerned adults as they guide children through adolescence. The 12 chapters are: (1) "Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds"; (2) "Teens, Families, and Schools"; (3) "Teens…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse
