Parent Power in the Schools.

This handbook was designed for principals, parents, and teachers concerning home-school communication and parent volunteer programs. Contents of the booklet include a section on developing parent leadership in the school through a Parent Advisory Council. Another section deals with educating and communicating with parents and offers suggestions for the following: (1) publishing newsletters, (2) publishing handbooks, (3) setting up an information center, (4) making a slide-tape, (5) running programs for parents, and (6) obtaining newspaper publicity. Volunteering in the schools is discussed, as is fund-raising. An appendix includes sample materials for the different programs and projects. (PC)