In July, 1979, the March of Dimes and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development cosponsored an institute on adolescent pregnancy for educators, health professionals, and the PTA. This article, describing some educational efforts in Pennsylvania, is reprinted from a conference report appearing in the "ASCD News Exchange" of…

The Parents' Union of Philadelphia features a special education committee which offers parents of disabled children assistance in understanding and monitoring implementation of federal and state laws. Examples of the union's advocacy in placement, evaluation, and Individual Education Program matters are cited. (CL)

The growing role of teachers' unions in educational decision making, the emergence of educational bureaucracies, the rise of consumer consciousness, and the passage of laws that provide a legal basis for parent power have all stimulated the development of independent parent groups. (ST)