Italian Americans: Looking Back--Moving Forward is an interdisciplinary guide designed to integrate Italian American heritage and culture into educational programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The guide was developed with the recommendations of an Advisory committee and the expertise of many consultants. The Historical Overview was adapted and updated from the Study Guide on Italian Americans published by the United Federation of Teachers in 1979. In some cases, those mentioned in the guide are not Italian Americans, But rather Italians who have had an impact on American life.