The directory presents a listing of disability-related information resources in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Organized alphabetically by state, entries address the following categories: vocational rehabilitation office, client assistance program, governor's committee on employment of the handicapped, protection and advocacy agency,…

The handbook focuses on ways in which local Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) groups can meet the needs of young parents with retarded children. The importance of recruiting young parents is stressed, and perceptions of these parents toward the ARC are considered. Local ARC units are advised about ways to find young parents in the community,…

Described are the objectives and activities of a 5-year-old local (Richmond County, Georgia) association for parents of gifted children. Organization objectives are listed and include presenting parents with information for better understanding of gifted students and supporting projects planned by the resource teachers for the gifted (such as…

This guide, designed for use in the Detroit, Michigan public schools, is intended to help parents become participants in bilingual/bicultural programs. Beginning with an overall perspective on bilingual education, the guide outlines the specific requirements of the State of Michigan's Bilingual Education Law. The next section provides an overview…

This handbook, designed for members of Title I parent advisory councils, explains the Title I program and serves as a guide to organizing and conducting parent councils. The first chapter contains a brief summary of Title I history and intent. Chapter two explains laws and amendments relating to parent advisory councils. The third chapter offers…

The Parent Teachers Association (PTA) has had a long interest in physical education. At the convention at which the PTA was founded, a major address was presented on the subject of "physical culture." After 80 years, the PTA is still concerned with the physical as well as mental education of children. A major concern is with the…

The annotated directory of national associations, organizations, and agencies whose services relate to exceptional children, both handicapped and gifted, contains 89 entries, listed alphabetically. Following the name, address, and phone number (where available) of each organization, a descriptive paragraph summarizes its purpose, membership…

Groups such as the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped are taking a stronger advocacy view which stresses the natural rights of the handicapped to the same benefits as the nonhandicapped under the constitution. (DB)

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)

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…

Discusses political action by and on behalf of parents. Suggests ways that existing interest group theory can further our understanding of how parents' interest is or is not represented in educational policy making. (Author/GC)

A national survey of parent/educator advocacy associations for gifted and talented education found membership ranging from 50 to 6000, with most being organized, led, and managed by volunteers. Associations produce publications and state associations hold annual state-wide conferences. (Author/DB)

This guide, in Spanish, notes the value of parent groups for parents of children with disabilities, as they offer parents a place and a means to share information, give and receive emotional support, and work as a team to address common concerns. Typical activities of a parent group are listed, and ways of identifying parent groups that exist…

The National Parent Involvement Summit brought together representatives from 28 organizations, associations and businesses, including educators, advocates, policymakers, and business leaders. The mission of the Summit was to obtain or renew a strong commitment to family involvement; generate visibility for its mission; strengthen efforts to meet…