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These sites are only a few of the
web sites available for parents. Many of the sites listed in the "Web Sites
for Kids" and "Web Sites for Teachers" include sections for Parents. Many
of these sites were selected from the LearnNC site (by searching on "parent").
AdaptNet Technologies Incorporated
...AdaptNet Technologies Incorporated specializes in the development of
interactive games specifically designed for children and special needs
individuals of all ages. This site has sources for parents and students.
ALA Resources for Parents &
Kids... American Library Association site with resources on reading
and many other points of interest
American Library Association ...
(ALA) The main site of the American Library Association
ASCD... Association for Supervision
and Curriculum...ASCD, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
is an international, nonprofit, nonpartisan education association committed
to the mission of forgoing covenants in teaching and learning for the success
of all learners.
Association for Library Service
to Children... (ALSC) Association for Library Service for Children
Children's
Literature Web Guide... comprehensive site about Children's literature;
recommended books, resources for teachers, parents & storytellers,
bestsellers, award-winning books and more
College Board Online...
register for the SAT, search for colleges, get financial aid info, and
more
Computer Learning Month...
Computer Learning Foundation Web Site sponsored by Apple, Inc. and Legal.com...
To accomplish its mission, the Foundation provides numerous projects and
materials to help parents and educators use technology effectively with
children.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and
Gifted Education... ERIC is an acronym for the Educational Resources
Information Center. This site offers a wide array of information on disabilities
and gifted education.
Helping
Your Child Learn Geography...from the U. S. Department of Education,
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
International Reading Association...
(IRA) The International Reading Association is a great site for reading
education.
Moving America to the Head
of the Class: 50 Simple Things You Can Do...has some very practical
tips about setting good reading habits in the home, limiting TV, etc.
National Association for Gifted Children...
(NAGC)
National Association for the Education
of Young Children... (NAEYC) A program dedicated to improving the quality
of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight.
National Health Education
Standards... children's health site sponsored by the American Cancer
Society
National Middle School Association
... NMSA is interested in the educational and developmental needs of young
adolescents (youth 10-15 years of age)
Parent
Involvement... fourteen activities to promote parental involvement
in the classroom
PTA: National Parent Teachers Association...
National PTA Web Site
Read Across America...sponsored
by National Education Association
Reading is Fundamental...
RIF develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that
help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children
to read.
20ish Parents...a support
page for young parents
U. S. Department of Education...a
lot of info here on a variety of topics
Yahooligan's Parents
Guide...a parents' guide to web safety |