The Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) provides parents with information and resources to understand parent involvement and parent rights and options under the No Child Left Behind legislation. KPIRC also provides parents with information and resources to successfully support their children’s learning from birth through high school.
Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events
The devastation accompanying the recent hurricanes along the Gulf Coast has underscored the crucial role of recovery planning in schools and communities affected by natural disasters. This brochure, which is based on discussions with some three dozen experts who work with students, provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school administrators and others who are helping those affected. Although the focus is on natural disasters, these tips may apply to other traumas students may experience.or order online at: www.edpubs.org. This publication is also available at the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site at http://www.ed.gov/parent/academic/help/recovering/ On request, this publication is available in alternate formats (Braille, large print, or computer diskette). For more information, call the Alternate Format Center at 202-260-0852 or 202-260-0818. Filed under Parents and tagged with homework on October 17, 2008 # |
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How to Help: Provide Guidance -- Helping Your Child With Homework
On the U.S. Department of Education site, the plum-and-brown graphics may be a turnoff, but the homework advice scores. Among its tips: When children haven't done their best work, point it out — but be constructive. "Instead of telling a sixth-grader, 'You aren't going to hand in that mess, are you?' say, 'The teacher will understand your ideas better if you use your best handwriting.' " Filed under Parents and tagged with homework on October 17, 2008 # |
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Homework Spot
HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot. Filed under Parents and tagged with homework research on October 17, 2008 # |
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Kids Click!
Thorough homework-help search engine developed and maintained by librarians; allows advanced searches by reading level. No Internet filter, so users must be careful. Filed under Parents and tagged with homework research on October 17, 2008 # |
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Kid Info School Subjects
Links to varied topics, including science, foreign languages and music links. Filed under Parents and tagged with tips on October 17, 2008 # |
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Fact Monster
Sponsored by Information Please Almanac. Strong reference desk with atlas, almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia links. Also features world news, quizzes, games and homework help. Filed under Parents and tagged with research on October 17, 2008 # |
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Answers.com
Formerly a subscription service, this answer-based search engine is now free. Gives info and answers, not just links, to terms and topics — which not only saves time but lessens the risk of linking to inappropriate Web sites. With a citation tool at the bottom of each page, it's easy to create bibliography citations of online sources. Filed under Parents and tagged with research on October 17, 2008 # |
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Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning, LLC produces K-12 educational material that is published online. We have 25,000 pages on our website covering a wide range of topics. We produce new pages almost every day. |
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Grammar Slammer!
Welcome to Grammar Slammer, the help file that goes beyond a grammar checker. Use it as you would any help file. Filed under Parents and tagged with grammar reading literacy on October 17, 2008 # |
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Beyond the Bakesale
This innovative guide reveals how to build strong collaborative relationships and offers practical advice for improving interactions between parents and teachers, from insuring that PTA groups are constructive and inclusive to navigating the complex issues surrounding diversity in the classroom. Written for educators as well as parent and community leaders, this book is packed with tools to engage families in ways that will improve student achievement. Anne Henderson, Karen Mapp, Vivian Johnson and Don Davies pack this one-of-a-kind volume with tips from principals and teachers, checklists, and an invaluable resource section. You can read excerpts at: http://www.ncpie.org/ |
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