Changes that have occurred in the education system and the implementation of learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic have become a challenge for teachers, especially in learning for children with intellectual disabilities. The lack of collaboration between teachers and families is an obstacle in home-based learning for children with intellectual…

This report is the result of the participation of hundreds of students, families, school educators, and researchers who dedicated their time and energy to investigating the critical role that families and communities play in ensuring students and schools can flourish. It is a culmination of over two years of collaborative research and hundreds of…

This paper considers recent evidence on autism education in Greece in order to shed light on current developments and attitudes. Given the increase in relevant research in the country, a scoping review to identify topics that have been explored so far and propose areas for future research and implications for practice is timely and necessary.…

To our knowledge, no previous literature review has focused specifically on the effectiveness of transition programs that target collaboration between primary school and pre-school teachers, parents and children. Hence, in this paper we sought to review the literature on this topic. The findings of published studies to date reveal that,…

The role played by the Black family in the self-concept development and achievement orientation of Black children is discussed. Also examined is the role teachers can play in maintaining and reinforcing these values in adolescents. (MC)

This paper addresses the transition of young children from preschool programs that provide special education services to kindergarten or alternative elementary school placements. The roles of the child, family, and service providers in transition preparation, planning, implementation, and evaluation are described. Components of successful…

Three papers from the 1980 American Educational Research Association Conference, with an introduction and afterword, examine the evidence, possibilities, and problems for parental involvement in curriculum decision-making. The introduction, by Ralph Tyler, places parental involvement in education in its historical context, summarizes the three…

Engaging in lifelong learning is rapidly changing from an option to a necessity for remunerative employment, competent citizenship, and everyday personal life. This booklet examines why today's students need to become lifelong learners, the kinds of attitudes and skills required, and the kinds of preschool-through-grade-12 educational practices…