American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention:rti in Elementary School:a Guide for Families
This document was developed to help parents and other family members understand the essential components of RTI (screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention system, and data-based decision making), ask questions about RTI, and...
US Department of Education
U. S. Department of Education: Helping Your Preschool Child [Pdf]
A PDF available in both English and Spanish providing a guide to parents on how to best prepare their children for school. Includes chapters on babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners as well as information on TV11, choosing...
US Department of Education
U. S. Department of Education: Helping Your Preschool Child [Pdf]
A PDF available in both English and Spanish providing a guide to parents on how to best prepare their children for school. Includes chapters on babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners as well as information on TV11, choosing...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: School Readiness
Use these resources to turn everyday moments into brain-building adventures. Children's lives are packed with first-time experiences. As a caring, supportive adult who talks with them, asks them questions, offers comfort, and shares...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Gaming: An Introduction for Parents and Carers
Internet safety advice is directly applicable to the gaming environment. It is essential that children are aware of the potential issues and are given the skills and knowledge to help manage and reduce these risks, with the help of those...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Simple Ways to Encourage Learning
This site offers several simple ways to encourage learning in your child.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Back to School: Getting to Know You Printables: Teachers, Families, and Students
Set the foundation for effective, two-way communication with your students and their families using these "Getting to Know You" printables from PBS KIDS.
Other
Childnet International: Kidsmart: Early Surfers' Zone (3 7)
Teacher and parent resources for helping young children stay safe online. Includes, stories, lessons, activities, and video.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy: Questions Asked by Parents About Special Ed Services
Topcs of this section of the NICHCY site include Your Child's Evaluation, Your Child's Eligibility, Writing an IEP, Re-evaluation, and Other Issues.
Other
Aga: grandparents.com: When You're a Parent, Again
Article describing the experience of some grandparents who suddenly found themselves having to raise a grandchild, and offering advice on what to do in that situation. (Published 2015-11-02)
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Family Support Toolbox Library
A parent resource with homework help links and practice tests for students.
Other
Escort: Educating Migrant Children
With links and resources, this organization uses federal funding (among other sources) to run a hotline for migrant farm workers and their families (National Migrant Education Hotline), to publish teaching kits (for teachers at all...
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Files for Art Teachers
A large collection of files that have been contributed by art teachers. Examples of topics include rubrics, lessons, ideas for critiquing art, assessments, icebreakers, classroom management, games, parent communication, and lots more.
Other
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This is the website of author Karen Best Wright, who raised her granddaughters for a number of years then had to return them to their parents. It has information about many topics related to grandparenting, e.g., personal stories,...
Other
University of Georgia: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
A collection of downloadable resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Topics covered include dealing with transitions, visitation with parents, self-care, abuse and neglect, legal issues, activities to do with...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Grandparenting Today: Publications
This site has a wealth of downloadable resources on being a parent of one's grandchildren. Some of the topics covered include grandparent roles, stages of child development, discipline, education, extracurricular activities, getting...
Other
Apraxia Kids: About Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia-KIDS offers information on what apraxia is, plus speech therapy tips, ideas for parents of children with apraxia, events, stories, resources, and FAQs.
Other
Character Education Partnership: Bullying Prevention
An extensive collection of resources for educators and parents to help children deal with bullying, and for teaching them about the importance of respecting others.
Other
Mandarin Daily News for Kids
The Mandarin Daily News is a well-established children's newspaper published in Taiwan for elementary and middle level students and their teachers and parents. The site includes world and local news stories, as well as news on topics of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ready to Learn 2015 2020 Initiative
Through the Ready To Learn (RTL) Initiative, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), PBS, and local PBS stations provide free, evidence-based educational resources that help teachers, caregivers, and parents build early science...