Resources for Parents Archive

The National PTA

The National PTA site has many useful resources for parents and educators alike. You'll find many documents written in Spanish, as well as Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Filed under Parents Schools and tagged with PTA on October 17, 2008 #

A Practical Guide to Talking With Your Community About No Child Left Behind and Schools in Need of Improvement

Polls show that parents and the public at large are not well informed about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and how it will affect their children and schools. While this may create uncertainty and confusion in your community, it also offers school leaders a chance to discuss the law with them and enlist their support in meeting its new challenges. No Child Left Behind is controversial, with vocal supporters and critics. The materials presented here are not intended to engage debate about the pros and cons of the law. They are designed to help school leaders communicate with parents and the public about the law and its effects in each community. These were written primarily for district superintendents and principals, since they are often the first to be called to comment on school issues. But these materials can be readily adapted for use by teacher leaders, PTA presidents, school board members, and others. This Guide also contains links to many other resources on the law and other education issues. You will most likely want to adapt these for your community, picking and choosing the issues that are most relevant and modifying them with some specifics from your district and state. Many of the materials are designed so that they can easily be converted into brochures or flyers.

Filed under Parents and tagged with NCLB community on October 17, 2008 #

PEN & NCLB

At this site you will find action briefs for the major themes covered by NCLB developed by the Public Education Network and the National Coalition for Parental Involvement in Education. The action alerts can be used in multiple ways -- as a training tool, for professional development, or an easy reference to the law's intricacies -- with a variety of audiences.

Filed under Parents Schools and tagged with PEN NCLB on October 17, 2008 #

Rethinking Schools

Rethinking Schools is an 18-year-old organization begun by teachers. They stand for a commitment to equity and to a vision that public education is central to the creation of a human, caring, multiracial democracy. While diversity is an issue that impacts all of society, Rethinking Schools emphasizes problems facing urban schools--particularly issues of race. It is an activist publication, with articles written by and for teachers, parents, and students.

Filed under Parents Schools and tagged with teachers on October 17, 2008 #

GreatSchools.net

GreatSchools.net is a nonprofit online guide to K-12 schools that provides parents with the information they need to guide their children's education. The purpose of GreatSchools.net is to help parents understand how their children's schools are performing, choose the right schools for their children, support their children's learning and advocate for education excellence.

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Thinkfinity

Verizon Thinkfinity offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources created by our content partners – the most respected organizations in each academic subject and literacy. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and are aligned with state standards.

Filed under Parents Schools and tagged with literacy on October 17, 2008 #

A Grade-by-Grade Guide to What Your Child Should be Learning in School

As your child moves through the school years, you will see changes that may mystify or delight you. At times you may wonder, "Is my child normal?" and so may she. While each child develops at his or her own pace there are some milestones to be reached as they march from elementary school to the upper grades. The following grade-by-grade guide from Better Home and Gardens, highlights some of the behaviors and learning opportunities that your child may experience.

Filed under Parents and tagged with - on October 17, 2008 #

Strategy Briefs

Strategy Briefs are lessons from the field: the policies, strategies and programs that people are using to make meaningful connections that make a real difference for students.

Filed under Parents and tagged with - on October 17, 2008 #

Ask for Kids

Ask for Kids is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to find answers to their questions online. Designed to be a fun destination site focused on learning and "edutainment," Ask for Kids uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask questions, such as "Why is the sky blue?" or "What's it like to live in space?" in the same way they would ask a parent, friend or teacher.

Filed under Parents and tagged with homework research on October 17, 2008 #

Parent Further

ParentFurther is here to help you raise caring, healthy, responsible, successful kids. Our easy-to-use, comprehensive resource seeks to build a unique community that provides access to support and practical, everyday steps to help you with a wide range of parenting issues. Behind our advice and approach are research-based information and tools that have been put to the test in the real world. The cornerstone of our approach is Search Institute’s Developmental Assets: 40 common sense, positive qualities and experiences that help influence the choices kids make.

Filed under Parents and tagged with tips on October 17, 2008 #

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