Intended for parents of mentally retarded children, the booklet describes the organization of a parent support program in Canada. Sections outline seven steps involved in the development of a Pilot Parents Program: (1) one or two parents in a local association for the mentally retarded chapter decide to start Pilot Parents; (2) a Pilot Parents…

This handbook has been written to address issues such as how to organize an effective parent group, how to develop a plan of action that gets results, how to deal effectively with school officials, how to make a parent organization work, and how to develop leadership, plan meetings, use funds, and find resources. It is directed toward parents who…

This brochure from the National PTA outlines the roles of parents and principals in the education of youth and suggests how they can work together. (JM)

This issue of the quarterly newsletter, "PLAINTalk," is the third in a four part series, reprinting chapters from Sharon and Craig Ramey's book, "Going to School." This issue presents practical and useful techniques for parents covering the following topics: (1) What Is "Parent Involvement"?; (2) The Right Balance of "Parent Involvement"; (3) Why…

Presented is a manual which focuses on the Chairperson-Sponsor relationship of Parents Anonymous (PA), an organization for helping parents with child abuse problems. Brief sections cover the following topics: Jolly and Leonard (the cases of two people, one an abusive mother and the other a psychiatric social worker, involved in PA); the basic…

This handbook is written to give groups of parents and citizens the insight and basic tools they need to develop their leadership potential. The four chapters focus on leadership styles, strategies of a leader, group functions, and motivation. Because the development of leadership is so closely related to organizing for action, this handbook…

Several subjects of interest to parents are covered in the collection of six chapters authored by parents of gifted and talented children. In "The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare for It" by D. McCartney, reasons for paying special attention to the education of the gifted and talented are pointed out. Recounted in a second…

A wide range of information pertaining to foster care and the role of foster parents is presented in this handbook. The nature of and the need for foster care are discussed briefly. Specific information is presented on the relationship of foster children to their parents, the court, their custodian and their guardian, and the process of becoming a…

The guidelines outlined in this pamphlet were developed in cooperation with members of local parent advisory councils and school officials. The guidelines describe the rationale for parental involvement, the specific steps to be taken in organizing parent advisory councils, and the roles and responsibilities of these councils. (CLK)

This packet consists of eight brochures which comprise a National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) program in parent education. Designed for parents of elementary school children, the brochures can be used at PTA meetings, for parent discussion groups or by individual parents interested in specific aspects of child rearing. Each brochure discusses…

This booklet is a comprehensive report and resource manual on parent-run cooperative playgroups based on 2 years of experience by the Childcare Switchboard in San Francisco, which refers parents to playgroups, family day care homes, and child care centers in the city and offers advice and help to fledgling playgroups. Practical advice is given on…

This manual for child advocates in New York describes detailed procedures for organizing and operating citizen adoption groups and provides background information on the decision-making bodies, funding sources and resource organizations involved in adoptions. Procedures for changing bureaucracies and influencing legislation are emphasized.…

Parents and taxpayers should understand Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act so that they can ensure that funds are properly spent, that children who need help most receive it, and that Federal and State laws are followed in distributing and using Title I funds. This booklet is written especially for parent advisory council…

In this paper, boards of education are urged to evaluate their policies and their performance in relation to parent and citizen involvement and to consider seriously how programs at districtwide and school levels can be improved. The emphasis in such programs should be on developing open two-way communications and full participation aimed at…

One of six staff development training manuals for career guidance infusion in the elementary school curriculum (K-6), this manual focuses on parent education and consultation. It is divided into the following seven major sections: (1) a list of the major goals and activities covered in the manual; (2) an overview chart displaying the goals,…