1. A state's representative to the U.S. Congress wants to decrease funding to the Head Start program. In a debate on the House floor, he maintains that the program is no more than expensive childcare. What should the representative know about the latest research into how the Head Start programs benefits low-income children and their parents?
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/press/2000/ehs112.htm 2. Charles and Joanne are preparing for their first IEP meeting concerning the education of their 7 year-old daughter, Kara, who has autism. What should they do to prepare for the IEP meeting? What are some things they need to do at the meeting?
http://specialed.about.com/education/specialed/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Ftayloredmktg.com%2Fdyspraxia%2Fiep.html 3. Juan and Carmen have been married-and employed-for 30 years. They have enough savings that they don't need to work and they plan to retire at the end of this year. What should they know about the effect of retirement on their marriage and their individual social and emotional well being?
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