Parent Resources
In the links below you will find a variety of information to help you help your child.
General Information
- 6 Signs Your Kid Might Be a Bully
- 10 most effective ways to discipline young children
- 12 ways parents can contribute to education reform
- 21 Critical Job Skills You Should Instill In Your Kid
- 25 words every toddler needs to know
- 30 Blogs About Kindergarten Readiness
- Accelerated math: Is it really a good idea?
- Arts education: More than modeling clay and sing-a-longs
- Divorce: Teachers Reveal Parents' Biggest Divorce Mistakes
- The downside to having a smart kid
- Fiction fills gap in schools' critical thinking lessons
- General information, including advocacy information
- Getting your kids to entertain themselves
- The girl who played with an imaginary rope
- Help for children with learning disabilities
- Help for parents to advocate for their children
- Help your child handle the highs, lows and challenges of school
- Help understanding laws concerning disabilities and compliance requirements
- How to calm an Aspergers child
- How to make it easier when switching schools
- How bribing your kids hurts you - and them
- Information about special education laws and rights
- The journey from classroom to business
- Read early, read aloud: Shakespeare for beginners
- Regional resources for technical assistance, up-to-date information, and high quality resources and materials
- School Family: Your Go-to guide for school success
Importance of Parents
- Birmingham Grid for Learning article:
The Impact of Parental Involvement, Parental Support and Family Education on Pupil Achievements and Adjustment: A Literature Review - eHow.com article:
Positive Effects of Parent Involvement in Education - e-How.com article:
Researched Based Parental Involvement Activities to Promote Literacy in Middle School - Michigan Department of Education article:
What Research Says About Parent Involvement in Children's Education - NPR article:
Study: Diet May Help ADHD Kids More Than Drugs - San Diego County Office of Education article:
Parent Involvement and Student Achievement - TWRCtank.com article:
What Happens in the Home Before Kids Start School Affects Their Vocabulary & Overall Academic Success
