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Peer reviewedCain, Leo F. – Exceptional Children, 1976
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, History, Organizations (Groups)
Peer reviewedMosier, Jack A. – Roeper Review, 1982
The gifted education movement in California is traced, and the efforts of the California Association for Gifted (a parent group) to save the California gifted program are reviewed. It is pointed out that the strongest component of California's successes in developing gifted/talented education legislation has been parent support. (SW)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, History
Peer reviewedStrader, William H. – Early Child Development and Care, 1984
Extensively surveys the literature to illustrate the concept of parent education from the 1830s to the 1980s. Describes historical "modes," or views, of childrearing and the role of the private sector and the federal government in parent education programs. Implications for early childhood education are pointed out. (AS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, History, Parent Associations
Gilbert, Francoise – Entourage, 1986
The article outlines the history of integrating mentally retarded children in regular classes in Quebec. Stressed is the role of parents through the Quebec Association for the Mentally Deficient. (DB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, History, Mainstreaming
Action for Children's Television, Boston, MA. – 1975
An overview of the history and activities of a nationwide citizens' group, Action for Children's Television, is provided. The organizational structure of the group is outlined, its aims and objectives specified, and its advisory board listed. ACT positions and activities in the area of advertising in children's programs, televised violence,…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Cable Television, Children, Childrens Television
Bjorklund, Gail – 1977
This paper traces the development of parent education in America from 1700 to the present. Discussed are the emphasis, scope and organizational patterns of delivery during five periods: 1700-1850, 1850-1900, 1900-1930, 1930-1955, and 1955-present. From 1700 to 1850 information to parents generally reflected Calvinist-Evangelical philosophy. The…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Church Role, Federal Programs, History
Finkelstein, Harry – 1981
The history of educational services for mentally retarded persons in Denmark is traced, along with the evolution of attitudes toward the population from a protectionist philosophy which promoted segregation to current thinking about normalization. The role of the national parents' association in influencing service review and reform is stressed.…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Civil Rights, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textVohs, Janet R., Ed. – Coalition Quarterly, 1985
The first four volumes of the "Coalition Quarterly" journal are compiled in this document designed as a management resource for consumer organizations (especially parent coalitions) that operate centers for families of handicapped persons. The introductory issue describes the intent of the publication, proposed topics for future issues,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Career Planning, Court Litigation, Disabilities
