CHILD STUDY ASSOCIATIONS are of two types, those whose programmes are devoted to child study in general and those who have incorporated in their programmes a depart ment of special work. In the United States the associations either organize or encourage the organization of study groups, and undertake research, lectures, conferences, consultation serv ice, training of leaders for study groups, service to schools and colleges and the publication of books and pamphlets.
In England, the British Child Study Association (founded 1894), the Childhood Society and the Parents' National Educa tional Union are the most outstanding associations. In the United States, The Child Study Association, National Congress of Parents and Teachers, American Association of University Women, American Home Economics Association, Progressive Ed ucation Association and the Parents' Publishing Association which publishes Children, the Magazine for Parents, are all doing sig nificant work. The New Education Fellowship in several countries in Europe has a programme similar to that of the Progressive Education Association.