This periodical issue focuses on the theme of involvement of families in the education of their children with disabilities. It includes papers with the following titles and authors: "A Message from the Assistant Secretary: Developing Successful Partnerships between Parents and Service Providers" (Robert R. Davila); "Parent Advocacy and Children with Disabilities: A History" (Martha Ziegler); "Supporting Families: What They Want Versus What They Get" (Susan O'Connor); "A Family Responsive Approach To the Development of the Individualized Family Service Plan" (Ann P. Turnbull and others); "Project Vision: Outreach to Infants in Rural Settings" (Jennifer Olson); "Angles of Influence: Relationships among Families, Professionals, and Adults with Severe Disabilities" (Philip M. Ferguson and others); "Training Part H Early Intervention Practitioners To Work Effectively with Families" (Carl J. Dunst and Angela G. Deal); "Implementing Individualized Family Service Planning in Urban, Culturally Diverse Early Intervention Settings" (Lisbeth J. Vincent); "Parents: The Critical Team Members" (Patty McGill Smith); and "Serving Minority Children Who Are Severely Emotionally Disturbed and Their Families: The Need for Culturally Competent Systems of Care" (Marva P. Benjamin). (JDD)