Education News Parents Can Use
This
link describes a new television series produced by the U.S. Department of
Education - "Education News Parents Can Use." The shows will include
resources, practical tips and activities to help all children achieve. This
site lists topics for upcoming shows and provides registration information.
http://registerevent.ed.gov/downlink/eventflyer.asp?intEventID=162
The Guidance Channel
This site offers newsletters and an online magazine including insightful articles,
thought-provoking interviews, tips, website reviews, and other content that
addresses the social, emotional, and educational issues facing today’s youth.
http://www.guidancechannel.com
Helping Your Child Learn
This publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and
information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These
booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and
preschool children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop
the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow. In PDF so can be
downloaded from this website.
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html
Parent Teacher Association Website This website contains multiple resource to assist their students with the many issues they are challenge with as they strive to assist their child succeed in school and in the community. http://www.pta.org/topic_student_success.asp
Helping Your Child with Math http://www.quantiles.com This website helps parents easily help their child with grade level math by identifying their grade level and quantile (available on your child's WESTEST) or self idenfying whether you think math is easy or hard for your child. Math problems will be on a level in which you can help your child.
How-To-Study.com
A comprehensive website to assist students develop study skills that enhance
academic success.
http://www.how-to-study.com/
Parent Education Resource Centers
http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/percs
Parent Resources
http://www.wvabe.org/wvfli/parent.html
Sleepy Teen Troubles
This on-line article gives suggestions that assist counselors in helping parents and teachers understand and gain solutions to keep their teens from sleeping in class. It also contains links to other helpful sites.
http://www.kidsgrowth.com/resources/articledetail.cfm?id=913
Some Things Parents Should Know About Testing
A Series of Questions and Answers
http://www.assessmentpsychology.com/harcourtparents.htm
Success4Students
This site seeks to equip students to maximize their study time, improve study skills and provide time for students to live a balanced life outside of academics while achieving their long-term goals. The site is dedicated to providing these tools in a creative and interesting format that will make a lasting impact on each student's life.
http://www.success4students.com/
