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WEB-SITES
AAA Math
www.aaamath.com
AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A
wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual's current level.
Immediate feedback prevents practicing and learning incorrect methods, which is a common result of traditional homework and worksheets. Practice can continue as long
as desired in a non-threatening format which helps build self-esteem and confidence
Family Education Network
Family Education Network
501 Boylston St, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02116
617.671.2000
www.fen.com
FEN provides grade specific information and strategies to get involved with your children's learning .Launched in September, 2000, the company's mission is to be an
online consumer network of information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their
everyday lives.
Fun Brain Games
www.funbrain.com
This site is for K-8 Kids and Teachers. This site is filled with games, comics, web books, and fun. Shhh ! Don't tell your kids, but they will learning with each game !
Girls and Boys Town
14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010
402.498.1300
www.girlsandboystown.org
Girls and Boys Town, the original Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. Throughout its
nearly 90-year history, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization has provided these children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get
better and learn skills to become productive citizens.
Made By Teachers
www.MadeByTeachers.com
This web-site is a great resource for Teachers, Students, and Parents. They have their super popular Teachers Rock and Teachers Rule shirts that are a huge hit as a gift
for Teachers and they also have a very comprehensive section on Successful School Fundraising. This site has over 100 links to web-sites with great resources for
Teachers, Students, and Parents.
Math is Fun
www.mathisfun.com
This site is filled with math games and fun for kids of all ages and for teachers. Games, Tests, Puzzles, and Printables. Makes Math Fun and Interactive.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91-A, Fairfax, VA, 22030-2401
703.359.8973
www.ncpie.org
At NCPIE, our mission is simple: to advocate the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and
community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people. How We Make a Difference - Our coalition seeks to: Serve as a visible representative for strong
parent and family involvement initiatives at the national level, Conduct activities that involve the coalition's member organizations and their affiliates and constituencies
in efforts to increase family involvement, Provide resources and legislative information that can help member organizations promote parent and family involvement.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NDCCD)
PO Box 1492, Washington, DC, 20013
800.695.0285
www.nichcy.org
NDCCD provides information on child disabilities, services available to children with disabilities, and effective practices for children with disabilities. NICHCY stands for
the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and
youth, IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
research-based information on effective educational practices.
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
330 N. Wabash Avenue, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL, 60611
312.670.6782 / 800.307.4782
www.pta.org
The PTA's mission is: to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that
make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement
in the public schools of this nation.
Parenting.Org
Sponsored by Girls and Boys Town
14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010
800.448.3000 24 hour hot-line
www.parenting.org
A team of professionals at the Girls and Boys Town National Resource and Training Center brings Parenting.org to you. We specialize in training, consulting, and
researching parenting practices that will help you and others like you deal with the day-to-day care taking, guidance, and development of your child. This site has dozens
of current articles on School Parenting issues such as: Why Get Involved?, Helping or Hurting Schoolwork, Raising your Child's Self-Esteem, Advice for Working Moms,
and much more.
Parents Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
8161 Normandale Blvd, MInneapolis, MN, 55437
952.838.9000
www.pacer.org
The mission of PACER is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of
parents helping parents.
PBSParents.Org
www.pbsparents.org
Here you'll find information about your child's development from birth through the early school years. And you'll find lots of fun educational activities for your children
to help get them ready for school. Our PBS Parents Guides address important aspects of your child's early years such as school readiness and social and emotional
development. You can also find information about your children's favorite PBS KIDS programs: schedules for your local area, educational activities related to the
programs, explanations of educational goals and even help throwing a PBS KIDS birthday party!
PACER Kids Against Bullying
8161 Normandale Blvd, MInneapolis, MN, 55437
952.838.9000
www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org
The www.PacerKidsAgainstBullying.org Web site features lesson plans and materials for teachers, resources for parents, and interactive activities to teach second through
sixth graders about bullying and how to prevent it.
Scholastic for Teachers
1-800-SCHOLASTIC (1-800-724-6527), prompt #5 Mon-Fri 7:00am-12:00am, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm
www.teacher.scholastic.com
Scholastic.com is an award-winning portal for school-based professionals including teachers, administrators, librarians, as well as families and kids. Featuring rich
content, community and live events, productivity and communication tools, and e-commerce, Scholastic.com helps teachers integrate technology into the classroom,
supports the way today's students learn and provides a unique link between the home and the classroom to enable parents to supplement their child's education at home.
U.S. Department of Education (DOE)
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20202
800.872.5327
www.ed.gov
DOEs employees and budget are dedicated to: establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds, collecting
data on America's schools and disseminating research, focusing national attention on key educational issues, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to
education.
AAA Math
www.aaamath.com
AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A
wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual's current level.
Immediate feedback prevents practicing and learning incorrect methods, which is a common result of traditional homework and worksheets. Practice can continue as long
as desired in a non-threatening format which helps build self-esteem and confidence
Family Education Network
Family Education Network
501 Boylston St, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02116
617.671.2000
www.fen.com
FEN provides grade specific information and strategies to get involved with your children's learning .Launched in September, 2000, the company's mission is to be an
online consumer network of information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their
everyday lives.
Fun Brain Games
www.funbrain.com
This site is for K-8 Kids and Teachers. This site is filled with games, comics, web books, and fun. Shhh ! Don't tell your kids, but they will learning with each game !
Girls and Boys Town
14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010
402.498.1300
www.girlsandboystown.org
Girls and Boys Town, the original Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. Throughout its
nearly 90-year history, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization has provided these children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get
better and learn skills to become productive citizens.
Made By Teachers
www.MadeByTeachers.com
This web-site is a great resource for Teachers, Students, and Parents. They have their super popular Teachers Rock and Teachers Rule shirts that are a huge hit as a gift
for Teachers and they also have a very comprehensive section on Successful School Fundraising. This site has over 100 links to web-sites with great resources for
Teachers, Students, and Parents.
Math is Fun
www.mathisfun.com
This site is filled with math games and fun for kids of all ages and for teachers. Games, Tests, Puzzles, and Printables. Makes Math Fun and Interactive.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91-A, Fairfax, VA, 22030-2401
703.359.8973
www.ncpie.org
At NCPIE, our mission is simple: to advocate the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and
community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people. How We Make a Difference - Our coalition seeks to: Serve as a visible representative for strong
parent and family involvement initiatives at the national level, Conduct activities that involve the coalition's member organizations and their affiliates and constituencies
in efforts to increase family involvement, Provide resources and legislative information that can help member organizations promote parent and family involvement.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NDCCD)
PO Box 1492, Washington, DC, 20013
800.695.0285
www.nichcy.org
NDCCD provides information on child disabilities, services available to children with disabilities, and effective practices for children with disabilities. NICHCY stands for
the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and
youth, IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
research-based information on effective educational practices.
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
330 N. Wabash Avenue, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL, 60611
312.670.6782 / 800.307.4782
www.pta.org
The PTA's mission is: to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that
make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement
in the public schools of this nation.
Parenting.Org
Sponsored by Girls and Boys Town
14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010
800.448.3000 24 hour hot-line
www.parenting.org
A team of professionals at the Girls and Boys Town National Resource and Training Center brings Parenting.org to you. We specialize in training, consulting, and
researching parenting practices that will help you and others like you deal with the day-to-day care taking, guidance, and development of your child. This site has dozens
of current articles on School Parenting issues such as: Why Get Involved?, Helping or Hurting Schoolwork, Raising your Child's Self-Esteem, Advice for Working Moms,
and much more.
Parents Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
8161 Normandale Blvd, MInneapolis, MN, 55437
952.838.9000
www.pacer.org
The mission of PACER is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of
parents helping parents.
PBSParents.Org
www.pbsparents.org
Here you'll find information about your child's development from birth through the early school years. And you'll find lots of fun educational activities for your children
to help get them ready for school. Our PBS Parents Guides address important aspects of your child's early years such as school readiness and social and emotional
development. You can also find information about your children's favorite PBS KIDS programs: schedules for your local area, educational activities related to the
programs, explanations of educational goals and even help throwing a PBS KIDS birthday party!
PACER Kids Against Bullying
8161 Normandale Blvd, MInneapolis, MN, 55437
952.838.9000
www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org
The www.PacerKidsAgainstBullying.org Web site features lesson plans and materials for teachers, resources for parents, and interactive activities to teach second through
sixth graders about bullying and how to prevent it.
Scholastic for Teachers
1-800-SCHOLASTIC (1-800-724-6527), prompt #5 Mon-Fri 7:00am-12:00am, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm
www.teacher.scholastic.com
Scholastic.com is an award-winning portal for school-based professionals including teachers, administrators, librarians, as well as families and kids. Featuring rich
content, community and live events, productivity and communication tools, and e-commerce, Scholastic.com helps teachers integrate technology into the classroom,
supports the way today's students learn and provides a unique link between the home and the classroom to enable parents to supplement their child's education at home.
U.S. Department of Education (DOE)
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20202
800.872.5327
www.ed.gov
DOEs employees and budget are dedicated to: establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds, collecting
data on America's schools and disseminating research, focusing national attention on key educational issues, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to
education.
BOOKS FOR PARENTS
Homework Help 4 Kids
by Judy Marshall-Ranieri
A resource guide for parents, teachers, and students Grades 1-3. Based upon the Ontario Elementary School Curriculum. At the start of each chapter it gives you the
Ontario Curriculum Guidelines for that grade and subject with the expectations and level of achievement. Then the chapter breaks out by topics such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division and then gives you references for each of those topics on anything from activities, to games, to reproducibles, to training exercises.
No Room for Bullies
by Jose Bolton & Stan Graeve
From classroom to cyberspace - This book is focused on bullying in middle school and high school. "This book represents a collaborative effort of many individuals who
have distinguished themselves in the fields of parent training, psychology, education, and family development." Some chapter headings include: Defining the Behavior,
Profiles of Key Players, The Acts of Bullies, Bullying in Cyberspace, and Action Plans for Administrators. It discusses various bullying scenarios and the differences in
how boys and girls bully each other. There are important "hot spots" in high schools that a lot of bullying occurs and it is up to the teachers and administration to find
these spots and monitor these spots. The book provides information and advice for parents, teachers, and administrators and have surveys for parents, students, and
administrators to get a handle on assessing the bullying climate. This book has an older focus and makes you aware of situations such as bullying happening through the
internet and those chat rooms and instant messages.
Mom, They're Teasing Me
by Michael Thompson Phd, Lawrence J. Cohen Phd, Catherine O'Neill Grace
This is a great starting place for understanding teasing and bullying. This is a book for parents of children in grade school. I love their Question and Answer format,
where they take a real-life situation and then provide several answers and possibilities for solutions. Chapter titles include: The Everyday Lives of Children: Normal
Social Pain, When Social Life is Scary: Children at Risk, At School and in the Neighborhood: The Social World of Children. The book talks about: When the Group
Causes Trouble, Trying to Buy Friendship, Addressing Social Skills Deficit. "Sociability is one of those things that is hard to define, but easy to see when it's there or
when it's missing. Sociability includes a generally upbeat outlook on life, a genuine interest in others, and expectation of fairness and equity, and above all emotional
warmth." Starting when they are young, we can work with our children on their social skills and reading social cues. We are not powerless in this process nor should we
always blame the other kids, teachers, or the administration. This book is filled with real life stories, scenarios, and solutions for real life teasing and social interactions of
children in school and out of school.
Homework Help 4 Kids
by Judy Marshall-Ranieri
A resource guide for parents, teachers, and students Grades 1-3. Based upon the Ontario Elementary School Curriculum. At the start of each chapter it gives you the
Ontario Curriculum Guidelines for that grade and subject with the expectations and level of achievement. Then the chapter breaks out by topics such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division and then gives you references for each of those topics on anything from activities, to games, to reproducibles, to training exercises.
No Room for Bullies
by Jose Bolton & Stan Graeve
From classroom to cyberspace - This book is focused on bullying in middle school and high school. "This book represents a collaborative effort of many individuals who
have distinguished themselves in the fields of parent training, psychology, education, and family development." Some chapter headings include: Defining the Behavior,
Profiles of Key Players, The Acts of Bullies, Bullying in Cyberspace, and Action Plans for Administrators. It discusses various bullying scenarios and the differences in
how boys and girls bully each other. There are important "hot spots" in high schools that a lot of bullying occurs and it is up to the teachers and administration to find
these spots and monitor these spots. The book provides information and advice for parents, teachers, and administrators and have surveys for parents, students, and
administrators to get a handle on assessing the bullying climate. This book has an older focus and makes you aware of situations such as bullying happening through the
internet and those chat rooms and instant messages.
Mom, They're Teasing Me
by Michael Thompson Phd, Lawrence J. Cohen Phd, Catherine O'Neill Grace
This is a great starting place for understanding teasing and bullying. This is a book for parents of children in grade school. I love their Question and Answer format,
where they take a real-life situation and then provide several answers and possibilities for solutions. Chapter titles include: The Everyday Lives of Children: Normal
Social Pain, When Social Life is Scary: Children at Risk, At School and in the Neighborhood: The Social World of Children. The book talks about: When the Group
Causes Trouble, Trying to Buy Friendship, Addressing Social Skills Deficit. "Sociability is one of those things that is hard to define, but easy to see when it's there or
when it's missing. Sociability includes a generally upbeat outlook on life, a genuine interest in others, and expectation of fairness and equity, and above all emotional
warmth." Starting when they are young, we can work with our children on their social skills and reading social cues. We are not powerless in this process nor should we
always blame the other kids, teachers, or the administration. This book is filled with real life stories, scenarios, and solutions for real life teasing and social interactions of
children in school and out of school.
MAGAZINES FOR PARENTS
American Baby Magazine
www.americanbaby.com
Every issue of AMERICAN BABY® is loaded with vital parenting information from the experts - What to eat when you're eating for two, Pre- and post-natal exercises for
you and your baby, Tips for keeping your newborn healthy, Plus much, much more!
Child Magazine
800.777.0222
www.child.com
Every issue is filled with the latest on children's fashion, health, safety, education and nutrition. Plus, tips to help Mom pamper herself, get fit, stay healthy, and much,
much more!
Parenting Magazine
Parenting Customer Service, PO Box 60001, Tampa, FL, 33660-0001
800.234.0847
www.parenting.com
Parenting is there for mom. We provide the emotional support and affirmation she asks for and the mom-tested information and ideas she can really use. Parenting
embraces all facets of her rich life, as a woman, partner, and friend, recognizing that even the best nurturers need nurturing, too.
Parents Magazine
800.727.3682
www.parents.com
PARENTS is the gold standard for raising happy, healthy children. Since inventing the parenting category decades ago, PARENTS has only grown in influence: we
answer questions and concerns; voice the broadest array of authoritative opinions; advocate good causes affecting children and families; and help moms and dads
celebrate the joys of parenthood. With award-winning editorial content available in every media format - including magazine, web site, podcast, video, cable, mobile and
books - the PARENTS brand is trusted and relied on for information and inspiration by more than 18 million parents - the single largest community of parents anywhere.
Parent & Child Magazine
866.436.2464
www.scholastic.com
Scholastic Parent & Child enhances the learning link between home and school. Guided by experts in child development and education, the most current and important
research is translated into everyday language to help parents understand their children's emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Imagine the best early childhood
teacher in the world as your personal guide to raising a smart, well-adjusted, happy child: that's Scholastic Parent & Child.
Today's Parent
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y 2Y5
416.764.2883
www.todaysparent.com
Today's Parent advocates for a better world for our children. We do not dictate child–rearing approaches, but rather offer information and invite parents to adopt those
suggestions that may work for their families. We respect parents' desire and ability to understand their children and to make good parenting decisions and believe that they
provide a valuable source of experience and expertise to one another. Parenting is a challenging and sometimes lonely and undervalued job – and the most important job
any of us will ever have. Good parenting depends, in part, on adequate social support. Today's Parent and Todaysparent.com offer a community to help see you through
the rough patches and celebrate the great joys of being a parent.
American Baby Magazine
www.americanbaby.com
Every issue of AMERICAN BABY® is loaded with vital parenting information from the experts - What to eat when you're eating for two, Pre- and post-natal exercises for
you and your baby, Tips for keeping your newborn healthy, Plus much, much more!
Child Magazine
800.777.0222
www.child.com
Every issue is filled with the latest on children's fashion, health, safety, education and nutrition. Plus, tips to help Mom pamper herself, get fit, stay healthy, and much,
much more!
Parenting Magazine
Parenting Customer Service, PO Box 60001, Tampa, FL, 33660-0001
800.234.0847
www.parenting.com
Parenting is there for mom. We provide the emotional support and affirmation she asks for and the mom-tested information and ideas she can really use. Parenting
embraces all facets of her rich life, as a woman, partner, and friend, recognizing that even the best nurturers need nurturing, too.
Parents Magazine
800.727.3682
www.parents.com
PARENTS is the gold standard for raising happy, healthy children. Since inventing the parenting category decades ago, PARENTS has only grown in influence: we
answer questions and concerns; voice the broadest array of authoritative opinions; advocate good causes affecting children and families; and help moms and dads
celebrate the joys of parenthood. With award-winning editorial content available in every media format - including magazine, web site, podcast, video, cable, mobile and
books - the PARENTS brand is trusted and relied on for information and inspiration by more than 18 million parents - the single largest community of parents anywhere.
Parent & Child Magazine
866.436.2464
www.scholastic.com
Scholastic Parent & Child enhances the learning link between home and school. Guided by experts in child development and education, the most current and important
research is translated into everyday language to help parents understand their children's emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Imagine the best early childhood
teacher in the world as your personal guide to raising a smart, well-adjusted, happy child: that's Scholastic Parent & Child.
Today's Parent
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y 2Y5
416.764.2883
www.todaysparent.com
Today's Parent advocates for a better world for our children. We do not dictate child–rearing approaches, but rather offer information and invite parents to adopt those
suggestions that may work for their families. We respect parents' desire and ability to understand their children and to make good parenting decisions and believe that they
provide a valuable source of experience and expertise to one another. Parenting is a challenging and sometimes lonely and undervalued job – and the most important job
any of us will ever have. Good parenting depends, in part, on adequate social support. Today's Parent and Todaysparent.com offer a community to help see you through
the rough patches and celebrate the great joys of being a parent.