| Parent Resources |
| America Goes Back to School: Get Involved! - The U. S. Department of Education has on their home page all the information you need to launch an America Goes Back to School: Get Involved partnership in your community. The full text of the Partners' Activity Guide, including useful tips on how to involve community partners in your efforts, is available. |
| American Library Association
(ALA): Resources for Parents & Kids - The American
Library Association (ALA) is the oldest, largest, and most influential
library association in the world. This page provides several resources
for parents, including: (1) The Librarians Guide to Cyberspace for Parents
& Kids, (2) the Parents Page: Library Connections for Parents, and (3) Links for Parents and Caregivers. Users can also link to the 50+ Great sites for Kids and Parents, as voted by librarians who work with children and the Web everyday. |
| Child Safety on the Information Highway - Presents the full text of a brochure produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Interactive Services Association. The brochure discusses benefits and risks of the Information Highway; ways parents can reduce the risks for their children; and rules for children's On-Line Safety. |
| Family Education Network - The purpose of the Family Education Network (FEN) is to provide education information, resources, and services for families; connect parents with experts and other parents for advice and support; and empower parents to speak out on education issues. It is designed as on online community center for parents with children up to age 18. The site features the following sections: Learning at School, Learning at Home, Learning Tools, Learning Activities, Learning for Kids, Special Needs, and Issues and Action. An online discussion area is also available. |
| FANS Project - FANS is a family outreach project. FANS stands for "Families Achieving the New Standards" in Mathematics, Science and Technology. |
| Kids Connect @ the Library - This part of the American Library Association Web site is devoted to parents and children. |
| MedicineNet- A network of doctors producing comprehensive, up-to-date health information for the public. |
| Museums & Learning - A New Guide for Fun, Engaging Activities for Families |
| NJ Parent Teachers Association (NJ PTA) - For over 100 years, PTA's mission has been to encourage parental and public involvement in the public schools. Involvement means advocating for children and youth at all levels ... the local school ... the district ... the city ... the state ... the nation. |
| Parenting of K-6 Children - A List of Sites from About.com |
| Parents, School Safety & Gangs - What can a parent do? What does a parent need to know? National School Safety and Security Services has developed this page to provide a starting point for parents seeking information on safety threats facing their children and their families. |
| School Safety Resources - A List of Sites Regarding School Safety |