Internet Resources
There are many Internet sites where you can find even more resources, for example,
READING/LITERACY
America Reads Challenge
Calls on Americans to support teachers to ensure that every American child can read well and independently by the end of 3rd grade. http://www.ed.gov/inits/americareads/
International Reading Association
Association home page with resources on improving the quality of reading instruction. http://www.reading.org/
National Center for Literacy
Information on literacy and many useful links.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Includes information on reading initiatives in this branch of the federal government. http://www.nih.gov/nichd/html/about_nichd.html
Reading Is Fundamental
Provides tips for parents and volunteers.
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
American Library Association
More than 100 libraries register for America Links Up campaign. http://www.ala.org
The Internet Public Library Youth Division
Lots of fun and educational stuff for children to see and do. http://www.ipl.org/youth/
LITERACY RELATED TELEVISION
Children's Television Workshop
Provides parents with school and literacy related information. http://www.ctw.org
Public Broadcasting Service
A children's home page with PBS children's shows characters. http://www.pbs.org/kids/
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
SERI Parents & Educator's Resources
A site with links to resources for parents and teachers. http://www.hood.edu/seri/parents.htm
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
Parents Helping Parents
Parent organization with information on disabilities. http://www.php.com/
Family Village
Web site with many resources on disabilities. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/
IDEA The Law
A site with links to resources for parents and teacher about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. http://ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/the_law.html
Office of Special Education Programs
A site with links to resources for parents and teacher, including a link to "Learning to Read/Reading to Learn." http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/index.html
HOME AND SCHOOL
Partnership for Family Involvement
The mission of this group is to promote children's learning through the development of family-school-community partnerships.
PARENTING
Parent Soup
Web site with many resources on parenting.
The Parent's Place
Web site with many resources on parenting.
CHILD HEALTH
Dr. Green's House Calls
Site with information on specific medical questions concerning children. http://www.drgreene.com/
Kids' Health
Site on children's health with a section for parents on specific medical questions. http://kidshealth.org/