Sites for Parents
See what the teachers use and where they get their ideas. Check out the Favorites in the left column to see how to create a puzzle for your child.
This monthly magazine features parent and kid-tested reviews of software and Web sites and other information about computers.
Helping Your Child with Homework
This site for parents of elementary and junior high-aged children offers excellent tips forhomework completion and success.
Librarians Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids
Produced by the American Library Association, this brochure is designed to help parents and children become "web wise." Contents include: Definitions, Safety Tips, Selection, Help for Parents, Q and A for Kids, and 50+ Great Sites for Kids and Parents.
Nassau Library System's ParentsPage
A selection of sites with useful information pertaining to Health and Safety, Learning and Parenting.
School Resources for Parents from FamilyEducation
A subset of familyeducation.com, School Family Education offers extensive resources for parents by grade levels and by subjects. Suggestions for special needs, homework, and standardized tests are also offered. It is a great place to start.
Scholastic Parents - Your School Age Child
Check out "Explore Grade by Grade" for helpful information and activities by grade level. The website includes "Quick Clicks" such as "9 Cool Questions to Ask Your Kid" and "5 Ways to Procrastinator-Proof Your Child".
Sites to Help Parents Help Their Children
This is a long, but useful list of links for parents on topics such as Reading, Math, Discipline, General School work, and Interney Safety. It also includes Spanish Language Pages and Sites for Kids.
So Much to See. So Much to Do @your library
The American Library Association's webpage for parents.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
Established in 1980, the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education offers ways to get involved in your school.
National Education Association (NEA)
The NEA is a professional organization for teachers, but this section of their website provides "Help for Parents" and stresses the importance of parental involvement.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Today
These national websites include resources and links for parents on school issues, parental involvement, and ideas for local parents' organizations.
Government Information for Parents
Colorado Parent Information and Resource Center (CPIRC)
Are you confused by education jargon? Then go to this site for a downloadable copy of The ABC Book of Educational Terms - A Plain Language Guide for Parents. Search for "ABC Book" in the search box on the left, then on the next screen, click on "View List".
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
You may have been advised of your "FERPA rights" when completing a school form. Learn all about your rights as a parent.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
This site from the U.S. Department of Education provides links to hundreds of education resources provided by various federal agencies. This is a great place to look for government statistics.
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), also known as "the Nation's Report Card", is mandated by the federal government to assess K-12 education in reading, mathematics, science, writing, U.S. history, civics, geography, and the arts. Results are often presented by state.
You've heard about "no child left behind", now learn what it is. The best place to start is the No Child Left Behind: A Parents Guide.
Kids News starts with Top stories, but has links to news items in categories such as Animals and Nature, History, People and Places, Space and Science, and Wacky News.
This site offers current news items by grade levels: K-1, 2-3, and 4-6.
This electronic version of the print Weekly Reader discusses "What's New in the World?" every week, and resources are arranged by grade level, with a special section for parents.
Parent-School Communication and Involvement
Home-School Conferences - A Guide for Parents
Helpful hints for a successful parent-teacher conference can be found at this site.
How Can I Talk to My Child's Teacher?
After getting involved, the next step for parents is communicating with teachers. This short essay contrasts harmful and helpful approaches.
Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
The National Education Association (NEA) explains parental involvement and offers tips for helping children with homework and for building good relationships with teachers.
Homework, Studying and Research!
Don't make homework a battle. Follow a few basic steps and help your elementary-age children take responsibility for their own homework assignments.
Help Your Student Get the Most Out of Homework
Get answers to all sorts of questions about homework at this site which is jointly produced by the National Education Association (NEA) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
This site has great resources to "help your child master his homework - everything from printables to organizational tools." Check out the Homework Relief Center and The Homework Toolbox.
Download a ten-page pamphlet from the U.S. Department of Education filled with tips for parents on how to deal with homework.
The Kentucky Virtual Library offers a board-game approach to the steps in writing a research paper.
So You Have to Do a Research Project?
Help your elementary student get started, organize the report, use the best information resources, complete the project and evaluate it.
Take an online quiz to determine what you know about note taking and then see how to help your child take notes.
Surviving Your Child's Research Report
Get the help you need to help your child with researching, note taking and report writing.