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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Statewide Parent-to-Parent Programs: Partners in Early Intervention.
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Santelli, Betsy; Turnbull, Ann; Marquis, Janet; Lerner, Esther – Infants and Young Children, 2000
This article reports on the descriptive results of a national survey of statewide parent-to-parent programs. Results are summarized concerning demographics and organizational models; program components, supports, and services; matching referred parents with veteran parents; and technical assistance provided to local program coordinators or…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, National Surveys, Organizational Development
Parent to Parent Programs: Parent Preferences for Support.
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Santelli, Betsy; And Others – Infants and Young Children, 1996
A national survey of parents (n=240) newly referred to Parent to Parent programs was conducted. These programs match an experienced parent of a special needs child in a one-to-one relationship with a newly referred parent. Newly referred parents preferred a wide range of supports, with the child's age and severity of disability affecting the need…
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Family Needs, Helping Relationship
Parent to Parent Programs: A Unique Form of Mutual Support.
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Santelli, Betsy; And Others – Infants and Young Children, 1995
This article reports results of a national survey of 629 veteran and 704 referred parents participating in Parent to Parent programs, noting the program's role as part of comprehensive family-centered services for parents of young children with special needs. The survey collected information about where programs are, services they provide, and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Infants, Mentors, National Surveys