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Demos, Elene S. – Reading Horizons, 1988
Fourth in a series of four articles devoted to parents and reading. Describes how parents can use recent technological advances such as television, VCRs, and computers to enhance their children's reading, writing, and problem-solving skills. (ARH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Parent Participation

Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – Reading Horizons, 1986
Describes ways to involve parents in supporting quality reading instruction through communication and activities. The New Haven (Conn.) Public Schools used school book lending, newsletters, school-sponsored family nights, daytime parent visitation, and other strategies to increase parent participation. (SRT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Program Content

Clary, Linda Mixon – Reading Horizons, 1988
Describes a variety of simple, structured techniques that reading teachers might recommend to parents who want to help their children. (ARH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Student Relationship, Reading Comprehension