Resources+Supporting+Families+and+Children

=Links:= [|Links from ICSD Social Workers] These are from a local treasure, our Social Workers. [|ICSD Equity Links] Compiled by Barry Derfel, these will help you become more aware of identity issues in our communities and relationships. [|The National PTA] web site offers a wealth of information including legislative updates and ways for parents to get involved. The [|Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative] offers a broad array of content and information technology services to the early childhood community. The [|US Department of Education] site has many informative articles for parents on ways to help children in school. A [|Parents Guide to the Internet] is a very useful tool for parents concerned about their child's time on computers. [|National Research & Development Centers] addresses nationally significant problems and issues in education, such as early childhood development, student achievement, second language learning and much more. Contains catalog of publications and services. [|Parent Education Resources] contains lots of information on preparing your child for kindergarten. [|The Center for New Discoveries in Learning] gives you and your child the most advanced strategies available to be successful in school. [|Discovery Channel School] offers activities for parents to do with their children, help with science fair projects, information on TV viewing and lots more. [|The Early Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner] is the index to all things early childhood. [|The Family Education Network] offers tips on everything from after school child care to the family finances. [|The Children's Environmental Health Network] offers information on the issue of children's health and links to resources and information in the field. [|Children NOW's] web site offers articles and publications about working families, children and the media, etc. [|The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth] offers research and suggestions to help children achieve their full potential. [|Sites concerned with Coping With Crisis and Violence] Please suggest additional links.