Discusses how teachers can effectively begin and lead discussion groups for parents of young children. Needs for and characteristics of parent guidance groups are indicated, aspects of the role of the group leader are specified, and ways to begin a parent guidance group are suggested. In conclusion, common concerns of parents are described.…

Describes approaches to inservice evaluation of early childhood teachers, and provides a rationale and guides for conducting teacher evaluations. A sample form for inservice evaluation is included. (RH)

Reviews and discusses the implications of Carew's (1980) research on the influence of young children's everyday experiences on their intellectual development. (RH)

Briefly discusses problems of and prospects for child care policy under the Reagan administration. (RH)

This article is an essay review of the book "Project Head Start: A Legacy of the War on Poverty," coedited by Edward Zigler and Jeanette Valentine. (DB)

Explores four questions: What is child day care? Is day day-care regulation sufficiently different from 24-hour care licensing to require a whole new statutory base? Is facility licensure the most appropriate regulatory safeguard for all categories of day care? What other regulatory safeguards are needed? (Author/DB)

Discusses emotional difficulties of young children regarding experience in hospitals and presents ways to prevent such problems from occurring. (DB)

Discusses various barriers which discourage Hispanic American families from partaking of child-care services. Nine suggestions, with a rationale for each, are provided for designing day-care programs which would interest Hispanic Americans. (DB)

Describes a procedure used to teach new teachers how to give equal verbal attention to all students in a classroom. (DB)

Examines current needs and trends of child care options in the United States, and discusses industrial responses to providing day care services. The advantages and disadvantages of industry-related day care and options available are also discussed. (Author/DB)

Argues that multicultural education can be incorporated into every aspect of early childhood education and discusses the teacher's role and some misconceptions about the nature of multicultural education. Guidelines suggested for integrating a multicultural perspective into the curriculum include enhancing self-concept and cultural identity,…

Discusses the major sources of stress for teachers of young children, psychological and physical effects of stress, and means of coping effectively with stress associated with early childhood education. (Author/DB)

Describes the components of an educational project which teaches parents advocacy skills necessary for successful interaction with various kinds of agencies affecting their children's welfare. The components described include intake and assessment, staffing, medical visits, and program rationale. (Author/DB)

Reviews a 1977 research report on infant day care in New York City. Topics discussed include the sample, physical health and health surveillance, psychological development, and the children's daily experiences in child care. Main findings are summarized, and implications are discussed. (Author/DB)

Reviews the history of Project Head Start from inception to the present and assesses implications of the current economic recession (1982) for the future of the program. The argument is made that the accomplishments of the past are in danger of being set aside by newly proposed federal policies. (Author/RH)