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New Jersey School Board
Association
Attention Parents: Find out how state and
federal actions affect you. - Actions taken by the state and federal government
often have a profound effect on the quality and cost of public education. The
NJSBA Citizen Action Project, a grassroots information and advocacy network
established by the New Jersey School Boards Association, instantly alerts
parents as issues emerge that impact them as taxpayers or affect the education
of their children. This free service also provides a quick and easy way for
citizens to express their opinion in time to influence the outcome of events in
the state and nation's capital. To join the NJSBA Citizen Action Project, go to
www.njsba.org and click on the Citizen Action
Project tab. Fill in the fields and hit the "submit" button. You will
soon receive your free grassroots advocacy kit in the mail and begin to get
emailed reports on government activities. 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. Help Your Child Explore
Math
Intended to help you make the most of your child's natural curiosity. Teaching
and learning are not mysteries that can only happen in school. They also happen
when parents and children do simple things together. Kids Connect @ the
Library
This part of the American Library Association Web site is devoted to parents and
children. LD Online
The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and
children. Many resources for Attention Deficits, Dyslexics, others. 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. National Coalition for Parent
Involvement in Education
The National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) is dedicated
todeveloping effective family/school partnerships in schools throughout America.
The NCPIE mission is to advocate for the involvement of parents and families in
their children's education and to foster relationships between home, school, and
community that can enhance the education of all our nation's young people. National Parent Information Network
(NPIN)
A monthly electronic magazine with news, information, and resources for parents
and those who work with parents. National Parent Teacher
Association (PTA)
This site includes descriptions of PTA publications arranged by subject
headings; PTA Issues and Initiatives; a PTA Calendar of Events; and links to
local and state PTA Organizations. 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. Parents'
Guide to the Information Superhighway
Rules and Tools for Families Online. Parents, School
Safety & Security Services
Ten practical things parents can do to assess school security and crisis
preparedness from a parent's perspective specifically for the 2002 National PTA
Convention. PTA Central
A central information resource for PTA groups, PTO groups and other school
related parent teacher organizations. The goal of this website is to provide
information and insight on an array of issues facing today’s schools. From
school fundraising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to classroom
initiatives, the online resources below provide additional insight into these
issues, as well as many other important concerns facing our school communities. School Safety & Security Associated Resources
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