Parent Resources

Baldwin Public Library
Dedicated to young adult services. Includes information on the young adult collection, programs, and homework help.
www.baldwinpl.org

Ryan Patrick Halligan

 

www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org

National Institute for Literacy
Provides tools and guidance to strengthen the teaching and learning of reading in adult education and literacy programs

www.nifl.gov
Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention
Contains important information about MRSA prevention
www.cdc.gov
Parents for Megans Law
Parents For Megan's Law, Inc. (PFML) is a not-for-profit community and victim's rights organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse through the provision of education, advocacy, counseling, victims services policy and legislative support services.

www.parentsformeganslaw.org

Math is Fun
Contains educational math games
www.mathisfun.com

Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc.
A private, not-for-profit organization working directly with families, employers, child care providers, community members and policy makers to promote affordable, quality early care and education.

www.childcarenassau.org
Universities and Colleges
Dedicated to helping students select a university or college. Includes information on programs of study and financial aid.
www.universities.com
College Board
Allows students to register online for SAT, SATII, PSAT, etc. Includes information on college selection and costs.
www.collegeboard.com
NYS State Education Department
Provides information on state assessments, regulations, a variety of services and parent resources.
www.nysed.gov
Parent Teacher Groups
Contains feature articles and discussion forums.
www.ptotoday.com
No Child Left Behind
A U.S. government site which provides information on NCLB policy and legislation.
www.nclb.gov
Scholastic
Designed to help parents encourage the love of learning at home.
www.scholastic.com/families/index.asp
Fun Brain
Contains educational games arranged by subject and grade level. Also contains parent resources.
www.funbrain.com/parents/index.html
National Parent Information Network
Contains parent news, special initiatives, and a virtual library.
www.npin.org
Teaching Tolerance
Magazine articles, activities, and lesson plans for teachers for 7-12 students which promote tolerance.
www.tolerance.org
FAFSA
Helps parents and students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
EPIC
The nonprofit group EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) has launched an online resource for parents, teachers, school administrators, and community members to gain insight into the "whys" and "how tos" of effective parenting and character education.

www.epicforchildren.org

Children’s Book Council
Dedicated to encouraging literacy. Includes new book releases and meet the author.

www.cbcbooks.org

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