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Parental Participation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order America's Promise Alliance 
 Website for this organization founded by Colin Powell that is "committed to seeing that children experience the fundamental resources they need to succeed." Features details about initiatives and activities in five areas: caring adults, safe places, healthy start, effective education, and opportunities to help others. Includes material such as the 2009 "Cities in Crisis" report on high school drop out rates, and a map showing the "100 Best Communities for Young People." http://www.americaspromise.org/ Topics: Families, Health, K-12 Education Last updated May 14, 2009 Education Place
This site has K-8 resources for teachers, parents, and children in the areas of language arts, mathematics, and social studies. It includes games; project materials; searchable, annotated resource links; and more. Browsable by a number of criteria including topic and grade level. From the Houghton Mifflin publishing firm. http://www.eduplace.com/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Aug 19, 2002 FamilyEducation Network
This site's mission is to "help parents help their kids learn." The content covers educational topics including homework help, parenting, learning at school, college planning and more. Lots of useful information from experts, articles, and parent discussions. http://www.familyeducation.com/home/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Figure This! Math Challenges for Families
"Demonstrates challenging middle school mathematics and emphasizes the importance of high-quality math education for all students." Each month the site posts four challenges that contain descriptions of the math involved, how the math is used in the real world, hints on getting started, fun facts, related resources, and more. Also provides solutions. Find resources for family members in the "Family Corner." Some sections available in Spanish. From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://www.figurethis.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics Last updated Apr 24, 2005 Getting Ready for College Early: A Handbook for Parents of Students in the Middle and Junior High School Years
A guidebook to "help you and your children understand the steps you need to take during the middle and junior high school years to get ready for college." Covers making the decision, getting ready, planning ahead, and paying for college. From the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly/ Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 2, 2006 Going to School
This resource "delivers practical strategies and useful insights to help parents guide their kids through school." Provides a grade-by-grade summary of learning topics (through grade 5), and suggestions for adjusting to starting school and for talking with children about school, your child's social life, parent-teacher relationships, and more. Part of a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) website for parents; co-produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and Content Inventions, an educational media consulting firm. http://www.pbs.org/parents/goingtoschool/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Apr 16, 2007 The Graduation Guide
This "Graduation Guide presents both parents and the [high school] graduate with a great deal of helpful and practical information about party planning (themes, dates, menus, and more), what to expect from the ceremony, how to address and send out announcements and thank you notes, proper etiquette and much more." Also includes gift ideas, suggestions for thank-you notes, and recipes. From a provider of graduation-related products. http://www.jostens.com/graduation/graduation_guide.asp Topics: K-12 Education Last updated May 23, 2007 GreatSchools: Your Child with Learning Difficulties
Resources for parents to help children with learning and attention problems, such as learning disabilities (LD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), dyslexia, and Asperger's syndrome. Covers working with a child's teacher, social skills, signs and symptoms of learning difficulties, and much more. Some material available in Spanish. http://www.greatschools.net/content/specialNeeds.page Topics: Disabilities, Education, Families, K-12 Education, Mental Conditions Last updated Sep 9, 2008 Harvard Family Research Project
Provides results of research on topics related to "family-school-community partnerships and strategy consulting and evaluation." Publication topics include out-of-school time, evaluation and accountability, professional development, early childhood care and education, and family-school involvement. Also features the project's evaluation periodical. Part of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. http://www.hfrp.org/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education Last updated Aug 19, 2008 How Can I Help My Child Become More Interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics?
This article provides suggestions for parents to develop an interest in science and technology in their children. Some of the ideas include helping children see how math and science are a part of their daily lives, and participating in informal learning activities at museums, zoos, science centers, and other institutions. Includes annotated links to related websites. From NASA's Kids Science News Network, a production of the NASA LaRC Office of Education. http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/parent.html Topics: K-12 Education, Science Last updated Dec 17, 2007 Prom Resources for Prom Night: Getting Ready for the Prom
"Prom information, resource tips, and articles on your teenager's prom. The prom is a very important event for your teenager. Learn how to keep them safe while they enjoy themselves by developing a prom budget, finding the right prom dress and much more." Topics also include prom photos, how to be a chaperone at a prom, prom locations, and planning post-prom activities. From About.com, a site from The New York Times Company. http://parentingteens.about.com/od/promresources/Prom_Resources_for_Prom_Night_2006_Getting_Ready_for_the_Prom.htm Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Dec 6, 2008 |
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