Parent Resources

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Name Description Resource Type Updated Date
About.com: Parenting of Adolescents Founded in 1996, and acquired by the New York Times Company in 2005, About.com offers over 550 experts sharing information on various topics. Parent will find interesting resources on parenting, including the section called Parenting of Adolescents. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:41pm
Great Schools: Parents Guide to K-12 Success This site offers parents resources to make informed choices about their children’s education. This website provides elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:44pm
Literacy Matters Literacy Matters is one of the world's leading nonprofit education organizations promoting literacy and institutional reform. The project is funded by the Annenberg Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:47pm
MiddleWeb: Exploring Middle School Reform MiddleWeb provides a wealth of resources for parents and public school advocates interested in raising the achievement of middle school students. This site is supported by volunteers and Stenhouse Publishers. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:49pm
NCTE: The National Council of Teachers of English NCTE is a professional organization for educators. Their website offers up-to-date information and news for parents, as well as tips for parent involvement. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:51pm
NEA National Education Association The National Education Association is a volunteer-based organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:52pm
2009-2010 Parent Handbook This handbook communicates many of the procedures that are used at IS 68. Please use this handbook as a reference when questions arise during the year. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:05pm
New York State Department of Education This website offers parent resources for information on New York State Core Curriculum and ELA Examinations. http://usny.nysed.gov/parents/ Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:54pm
New York State Family Literacy Library Services This website highlights the New York Public Library Grant Program to expand library services and programs to parents and children. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/familylit/05awards.htm Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:55pm
PBS It’s My Life It’s My Life is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to create safe educational online media activities for children aged 9 to 12. Parents and children can read informative articles, share stories, play games, and get advice from experts. http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/resources/... Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 3:56pm
Activities, Workshops, and Resources for Parents of English Language Learners Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference Bookmark  Download this handy bookmark featuring ten questions to can ask at a parent-teacher conference to keep you engaged and informed. Double-sided bookmarks have information in English and the following languages: Albanian , Arabic... Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:01pm
Parent & Student Activities at I.S. 68 Various events photos at IS 68. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 5:30pm
ARISPARENTLINK.ORG What is ARIS Parent Link?The New York City Department of Education's Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) provides a single place where our educators can go to find and study important information about your child. Principals and teachers use this information to find out how best to... Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:17pm
Do You Have A Gifted Child? Article on How To Identify And Parent The Gifted Child. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:20pm
FAQs About Dyslexia, Testing For Dyslexia, and Dyslexia Programs Article:  Discovery Phase About Dyslexia and The Symptoms of Dyslexia Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:23pm
NYC Family Guide The 2009-2010 NYC Family Guide contains useful information for families about the City’s Children First school reforms, what students are learning, and the kinds of services that are available to the City’s public school students. It also provides information about how families can get involved in... Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:37pm
Dial-A-Teacher The UFT sponsors a homework help program for elementary and middle school students called Dial-A-Teacher. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at (212) 777-3380, Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year. They can also answer parents' questions and give advice on how... Parent Resource Tue, 10/06/2009 - 6:19pm
Family Education Issues are raised and answered about your child's education.  Actual downloadable materials to used to enrich your child's education are provided.  Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:53pm
CUSTODY & DIVORCE Information to help you cope with situations like divorce, custody, etc. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:57pm
The National Parenting Center Help and advice for parents. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 4:59pm
Talk With Your Kids We believe this Web site can help by offering practical, concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some very tough issues: sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 5:01pm
Vocabulary.com A free resource used in over 24,000 schools to enhance vocabulary mastery & written/verbal skills with Latin & Greek roots. Parent Resource Tue, 09/29/2009 - 5:04pm
IS 68 MIDDLE SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK IS 68 Middle School is now on Facebook.  Become our #1 Fan today. Parent Resource Tue, 12/01/2009 - 4:57pm