| Homeschooling |
A to Z Home's Cool
Homeschooling Web Site: articles and links.
http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling |
AIMS Education Foundation: "Improving
the teaching and learning of math and science through standards-based
hands-on math and science activities, and staff development."
http://www.aimsedu.org |
American Homeschool
Association: information and resources.
http://www.americanhomeschoolassociation.org |
Another Path: "Another Path is a comprehensive guide to homeschooling for
parents who are considering homeschooling, or who have decided to homeschool, a deaf or hard of hearing child".
http://www.deafhomeschool.com |
Eclectic Homeschool Online Support Resources: Illinois homeschooling
resources, statewide groups and information.
http://www.eclectichomeschool.org/support/state.asp?stateid=14 |
Everything Homeschooling - All You Need to Succeed: "Everything Homeschooling for homeschool success, everything in one location, lessons, curriculum, books, activities, start homeschooling,
homeschool laws, newsletter, and more."
http://www.everythinghomeschooling.com |
Fun Lesson Plans:
lesson plans and themes for young children.
http://www.funlessonplans.com/index.htm |
Home Education Magazine: articles, information,
resources.
http://www.home-ed-magazine.com |
Home School Internet Resource Center: curriculum
"resources and tools" from the Home School Academy.
http://www.rsts.net/home |
Home School Legal Defense Association: includes state
laws relevant to home schooling issues.
http://www.hslda.org |
Home School World: website of "Practical
Home Schooling" Magazine.
http://www.home-school.com |
Home Schooling -
Education Atlas: "Online directory of home schooling websites, resources
and information guides".
http://www.educationatlas.com/home-schooling.html |
Homefires: "The Journal of
Homeschooling Online".
http://www.homefires.com |
Homeschool Central: "Serving
the homeschool community since early in 1996" with ideas, resources, information, and advice.
http://www.homeschoolcentral.com |
Illinois Home Education - Your Link to Illinois Homeschool Information:
"Illinois Home Education provides website design and hosting for Illinois home education organizations".
http://www.illinoishomeeducation.org |
Illinois Home Oriented
Unique Schooling Experience (H.O.U.S.E.): "Illinois HOUSE is a
statewide network of support groups for people involved in homeschooling. We
provide email and phone support about issues related to Illinois
homeschooling".
http://www.illinoishouse.org/index.html |
Illinois
Homeschooling Resources | The HomeSchoolMom.com: "Free homeschooling
resources as well as local homeschool support listings, including local and state homeschooling organizations,
conferences, and links to state legal information".
http://thehomeschoolmom.com/states/illinois.php |
Illinois Learning Standards:
from the Illinois State Board of Education.
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils |
Jon's Homeschool Resource Page:
"neutral, non-commercial homeschooling
information".
http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs |
National Home Education Network: "helpful
and accurate information, up-to-date networking possibilities and support for those interested in homeschooling".
http://www.nhen.org |
National Home Education Research Institute:
"research, statistics, technical reports, data, facts, demographics".
http://www.nheri.org |
NHEN (National Home Education Network) Illinois Homeschooling Laws:
"Illinois Laws, statutes, and support groups. Information and resources for homeschooling in Illinois."
http://www.nhen.org/leginfo/detail.asp?StateCode=Illinois |
Worksheet Library - Printable
Teacher Worksheets, Elementary Worksheets: "Worksheet Library Offers
1000s of grade level K-6 standard based worksheets for all subject areas."
http://www.worksheetlibrary.com |
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| Internet Safety |
BlogSafety Community: BlogSafety Forum: "Welcome to the BlogSafety.com
forum, where parents, teens, educators, and experts discuss and learn about safe blogging and social networking. You might call
this social networking about the social networks!" This site contains articles, advice, safety tips, and news.
http://www.blogsafety.com |
Chatdanger - how to keep SAFE while
chatting online: "a site all about the potential dangers on interactive
services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles".
http://www.chatdanger.com |
Common Sense Internet Safety Survival Guide: "At Common Sense Media, we
believe in media sanity, not censorship. And since we can't always cover our kids' eyes, we have to teach them how to see. The
information here will help your kids stay Internet safe and smart."
http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-guide |
ConnectSafely: "ConnectSafely is
for parents, teens, educators, advocates - everyone engaged in and
interested in the impact of the social Web.... In addition, the site has
tips for teens and parents, as well as other resources for safe blogging and
social networking".
http://www.connectsafely.org |
CyberSmart! : For
Parents: "Work with your children to be sure your family is Cyber
Secure". Talking points, printable posters, other information on Internet
safety.
http://www.cybersmart.org/for/parents.asp |
Don't Believe the Type:
"This information was adapted from Teen Safety on the Information Highway
written by Lawrence J. Magid, a syndicated columnist, media commentator, and
host of www.safekids.com and www.safeteens.com....Teen Safety on the
Information Highway was jointly produced by the National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children and The MASTER Teacher®".
http://tcs.cybertipline.com/surfsafer.htm |
FRONTLINE -
Growing Up Online: "Nearly every teen in America is on the Internet
every day, socializing with friends and strangers alike, 'trying on'
identities, and building a virtual profile of themselves -- one that many
kids insist is a more honest depiction of who they really are than the
person they portray at home or in school. In 'Growing Up Online’, FRONTLINE
peers inside the world of this cyber-savvy generation through the eyes of
teens and their parents, who often find themselves on opposite sides of a
new digital divide".
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline |
Get Net Wise: "The Internet is
an increasingly important place to work, play and learn for both adults and
children. At the same time, we are concerned about the risks we face online.
The challenge is to stay "one-click" ahead of would-be pornographers,
hackers, child-predators and those who would misuse your and your child's
sensitive information. GetNetWise can help".
http://www.getnetwise.org |
i-SAFE Inc.: "i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in Internet safety
education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the
online experiences of youth everywhere".
http://www.isafe.org |
iKeepSafe Internet Safety Coalition: "iKeepSafe provides families with all
the tools, education, and resources they need to stay safe online and to implement an Internet safety strategy in their homes."
http://www.ikeepsafe.org |
Illinois Attorney General - Safeguarding Children - Internet Safety:
Information in PDF format on "Project Surf Safe: Navigating the Hidden Dangers of the Internet" and "online safety tips for children,
teenagers and parents as well as other consumer-related information on protecting yourself online".
http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/children/internet.html |
Internet Safety Tips for Parents and Kids - Enoch Pratt Free Library: "While
the Internet may be accessed from the privacy of one's home, in reality it is an extremely public place and should therefore be
given the same consideration as a busy city intersection. These tips provide strategies for helping children use the Internet safely
and responsibly".
http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/children/index.aspx?id=4872&mark=Internet+safetsafy |
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Kid Safety on the Internet
- The POLICE NOTEBOOK: From the Board of Regents of the University of
Oklahoma, "The Police Notebook - Law Enforcement Internet site to
promote safety and crime prevention information."
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/kidsafe/inet.htm |
Kidz Privacy:
Information and resources from the Federal Trade Commission for kids,
parents, teachers on protecting privacy
online.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy |
KidZui - The Internet for Kids: The
downloadable application "is a revolutionary new browser and online service
that lets kids aged 3 to 12 explore more than 500,000 child-appropriate Web
sites, pictures and videos reviewed by KidZui's paid team of parent and
teacher editors according to strict editorial guidelines. KidZui provides a
safe, engaging and entertaining environment that rewards kids' curiosity and
involves parents in their children's online experiences".
http://www.kidzui.com |
National Crime Prevention Council: "The National Crime Prevention Council’s
mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime".
Information for kids, teens, parents and seniors on many topics including
Internet safety and cyberbullying.
http://www.ncpc.org |
NetFamilyNews: "NetFamilyNews is
based on the premise that informed, engaged parenting is essential to kids'
constructive use of technology....On this Internet, the best protections our
highly mobile Net users have is the filter between their ears and their
engaged, informed parents".
http://www.netfamilynews.org |
NetLingo.com Dictionary of
Internet Terms: Online Definitions & Text Messaging: "Top 20 Internet
Acronyms Every Parent Needs to Know...Plus 50 More Internet Acronyms Every
Parent Should Know".
http://www.netlingo.com/top20teens.cfm |
NetSmartz Workshop - Parents: "Communication is an effective tool for
parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the Internet. NetSmartz provides on- and offline
learning activities for parents to facilitate discussions with their children and teens about Internet safety".
http://www.netsmartz.org/netparents.htm |
OnGuard Online Homepage: "OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the
federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and
protect your personal information." Topics include ID theft, phishing, social networking, spam scams and much more.
http://onguardonline.gov |
PBS Parents - Children
and Media: "Discover how TV, movies, advertising, computers and video
games can shape your child's development and what you can do to create a media-literate household".
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia |
Safe Surf Kid's Wave:
"great places to take your children online".
http://www.safesurf.com/kidswave.htm |
SafeKids.com: "Your family's guide to
making the Internet and Technology fun, safe and productive".
http://www.safekids.com |
Sorted: "This is a new
website produced by Childnet designed by young people for young people. It
aims to give you advice and information on computer security issues in a
practical and simple way to help you sort out the hassles. Hopefully it can
make your online experience just that little bit easier and more enjoyable".
http://www.childnet-int.org/sorted |
Stay Safe Online. Your Cyber Security and Safety Resource Provided By The
National Cyber Security Alliance: "Stay Safe Online provides free and non-technical cyber security and safety resources to the
public, so consumer and businesses can avoid cyber crime."
http://www.staysafeonline.org |
staysafe.org: "Online safety and security is all about you". Information on a variety of online safety issues for teens, parents, seniors, and
educators.
http://www.staysafe.org |
WiredSafety - the world's largest
Internet safety and help group: "All-inclusive, free resource focusing
on Internet safety, help and education for Internet users of all ages;
providing information and solutions to online safety issues such as identity
theft, scams, fraud, child pornography, cyberstalking, cyberbullying,
hacking, phishing, spyware and viruses."
http://www.wiredsafety.org |
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| Parenting |
ABC Teach: activity sheets for children in preschool
and the primary grades.
http://www.abcteach.com |
AboutSchool: resources for parents and teachers
by grade and subject.
http://www.aboutschool.com |
All Kids - State of Illinois:
Information on "Illinois' Program to Provide Healthcare for All Kids". Use
this site to find out about the program, apply online, download an
application, contact All Kids. The site is available in both English and
Spanish.
http://www.allkidscovered.com |
American Academy of Pediatrics: medical
news and information including information on car safety seats .
http://www.aap.org |
AtHomeDad.org | The At Home Dad Oasis: "Resources, information, connections,
community and network for involved dads. Provides fathers with searchable info, help, and discussions about fathering."
http://athomedad.org |
Autism Speaks: News, information,
community events and services, opportunities to get involved.
http://www.autismspeaks.org |
Best Kids Book Site: "An
Interactive Channel where Children's Books, Crafts, and Collectibles
Intersect with Your Interests".
http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com |
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site:
book reviews, curriculum ideas, activities.
http://www.carolhurst.com |
Chicago Dads - The at-home dad oasis:
"Chicago Dads provides networking opportunities through activities such as
"Dad's Night Out", playgroup activities for children, various other outings,
and general camaraderie. We function as an informal volunteer association of
independent groups and individuals".
http://www.chicagodads.com |
Chicago Kids: "one-stop source for
information on fun activities and events for kids and families".
http://www.chicagokids.com |
Chicago Parent: articles,
resources, events; online version of the print publication.
http://www.chicagoparent.com |
Child and Family Web Guide: "links to
the best sites about infants, children, and teens".
http://www.cfw.tufts.edu |
Child Development Institute:
"information on child development, psychology, parenting, learning, health
and safety as well as childhood disorders".
http://www.cdipage.com |
Child Passenger Safety: child
safety seat use, recalls, rating from the Department of Transportation.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission: "Help
keep your family safe by checking product recalls and safety news from
CPSC".
http://www.cpsc.gov |
Dads Are Good, because dads deserve to be noticed!: "DadsAreGood.com is the
most comprehensive sharing site on the Web for dads of all kinds with kids of all ages".
http://dadsaregood.com |
Dietary Guidelines
for Americans: "authoritative advice for people two years and older
about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major
chronic diseases".
http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines |
DiscoverySchool.com: resources for
students, parents, teachers.
http://school.discovery.com |
Education Atlas: "The World's
largest map to online education, online degrees, career education, higher
education and distance learning degrees".
http://www.educationatlas.com |
Education Place: "Activities
and resources for parents, caregivers, and home schoolers".
http://www.eduplace.com/parents |
The Education Revolution: "The Alternative Education Resource Organization
(AERO) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to advance learner-centered approaches to education. AERO is considered by many
to be the primary hub of communications and support for educational alternatives around the world".
http://www.educationrevolution.org |
Enchanted Learning:
activities arranged by topic.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com |
Exceptional Parent Magazine: "parenting
those with disabilities or special health care needs".
http://www.eparent.com |
Family Activities ~ Parenting Tips ~ FamilyTLC: "FamilyTLC provides tools to
enhance the parent/child relationship. Information to help caring adults find age appropriate, fun, learning activities to do with
children quickly and easily. The activities are segmented by age and type of activity, e.g. crafts, cooking, science, nature, games,
sports and books."
http://www.familytlc.net/index.html |
FamilyEducation.com: "FamilyEducation.com provides parents with educational
printables, games, activities, parenting ideas, tips, family advice, and information on learning disabilities for children of all
ages: toddlers, babies, elementary-aged children, and teenagers, K-12".
http://www.familyeducation.com |
Great Kids CT: "information on
parenting, education, and
health and safety".
http://www.greatkidsct.org |
The Green Parent: "Looking
for info about green parenting? Welcome to The Green Parent, your
Kid-Friendly guide to Earth-Friendly living. This site will give you all of
the info you need to save time, save money, and save the planet (all while
saving your sanity!)"
http://thegreenparent.blogspot.com |
Helping
Your Child with Homework: "For Parents of Elementary and Junior High
School-Aged Children". Information and tips from the U.S. Department of
Education.
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/homework.html |
Hoffman Estates Park District:
"information describing our programs, facilities, events".
http://www.heparks.org |
Home Safety Council: "Home
Safety Council’s website contains safety information, home safety research,
checklists, safety tips, safety resources, safety quizzes, safety lesson
plans, safety articles and links and information".
http://www.homesafetycouncil.org |
Illinois Parents: "Resources for
families and schools to strengthen school communities", sponsored by the
Illinois State Board of Education.
http://illinoisparents.org |
Illinois School Report Cards:
To view the State School Report Card for a District #54 school, "click on
the school name in the school directory at the top of this page".
http://web54.sd54.k12.il.us/parent/strptcrds/index.htm |
Illinois Standards
Achievement Test: From the Illinois State Board of Education, this site
includes general information, test dates, descriptions, and results.
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/assessment/isat.htm |
Illinois State Assessment:
information on standardized tests from the Illinois State Board of
Education.
http://www.isbe.net/assessment |
Internet
Schoolhouse:
"dedicated to guiding our audience of teachers, parents
and students to the best educational resources on the net".
http://www.internetschoolhouse.com |
Internet4Classrooms:
Online "Resources to help students practice skills needed on state
assessments".
http://internet4classrooms.com/assistance.htm |
Kid Info: resources for preschoolers,
students, parents, teachers.
http://www.kidinfo.com |
Kid Safety Topics:
information, from the University of Oklahoma, to discuss with your child on
a variety of safety concerns.
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/kidsafe/kidmenu.htm |
KidsCamps.com: "the Internet's most
comprehensive directory of camps and summer experiences".
http://www.kidscamps.com |
KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site
about children's health: health information pertaining to kids and
teens.
http://kidshealth.org |
KidSource Online: resources and
information on raising children.
http://www.kidsource.com |
Learning Disabilities Association of
America: "provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities,
practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resource".
http://www.ldaamerica.org |
The Lexile Framework for Reading: "The Lexile Framework for Reading is an
innovative approach to reading comprehension that can be used by educators, parents and readers of all ages. Lexiles take the
guesswork out of selecting targeted books and articles that can help to improve reading skills by matching readers to appropriate
texts."
http://www.lexile.com |
LD Online: "the leading Web site on learning
disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals".
http://www.ldonline.org |
MedLine
Plus: information from the U.S. library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childdevelopment.html |
Mom's Minivan.com: " 101 Car Travel
Games & Road Trip
Ideas for Kids".
http://www.momsminivan.com |
MrDad.com: "Savvy solutions, advice, DVDs and expertise for Expectant Dads,
New Dads, Single Dads, from Armin Brott, fatherhood expert, national spokesperson, consultant, speaker, America's most trusted
Dad (tm)".
http://www.mrdad.com |
MyPyramid.gov: information on diet
and exercise from the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://www.mypyramid.gov |
National Association of
Gifted Children: "These pages are designed for those interested in
learning more about high potential, giftedness, and talent development.... Within this section, we give you
information gleaned from resources around the world."
http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=956 |
National Center for Learning Disabilities:
information and resources.
http://www.ncld.org |
National Center on Birth
Defects and Developmental Disabilities: information on birth defects,
developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders and cerebral
palsy, and on " helping children to develop and reach their full potential."
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/default.htm |
National Education Association - Especially for Parents: Reading tips, lists
of recommended books, and tips on "getting involved in your child's education" from the NEA. "The research is clear: children who
are read to, and who read for pleasure, are significantly more successful in school than children who do not. Give your children a
head start on success -- teach them that reading is FUN!".
http://www.nea.org/readacross/parents.html |
National Education Association - Help
for Parents: articles on education.
http://www.nea.org/parents |
National Network for Child Care: articles
on child care, health, nutrition.
http://www.nncc.org |
National Network for Immunization Information: "The mission of the National
Network for Immunization Information (NNii) is to provide the public, health professionals, policy makers, and the media with
up-to-date, scientifically valid information related to immunization to help them understand the issues and to make informed
decisions".
http://www.immunizationinfo.org |
No Child Left Behind:
information from the U. S. Department of Education.
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml?src=pb |
Oaklee's Guide for Chicagoland Kids:
activities for your family.
http://www.oakleesguide.com |
Parent Pals: "Special Education
Resources (and) Guide".
http://parentpals.com |
Parent Smart: "find the best
articles to help your child succeed in school".
http://www.parentsmart.com |
Parenting Resources:
USA.gov: "Government resources to make life simpler for moms and dads".
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents.shtml |
Parents.com: Parents Magazine online.
http://www.parents.com |
Parents' Choice Foundation: guide to children's books,
toys, videos, software, TV, special events.
http://www.parents-choice.org |
ParentSoup: online magazine with
resources on parenting skills and child rearing.
http://www.parentsoup.com |
Partnership for Learning: "Partnership for Learning is a nationally
award-winning non-profit that helps schools and communities work together to boost learning from birth through the transition to college".
Includes articles, news, tips, guides, and hot topics.
http://www.partnershipforlearning.org |
The Partnership for
Reading: From the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL), this site
"offers information about the effective teaching
of reading for children, adolescents, and adults, based on the evidence from
quality research".
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading |
PBS Parents: resources on health, places to go,
things to do.
http://www.pbs.org/parents |
Project Liberty:
"information to help families cope in a post-9/11 world".
http://www.westchesterlibraries.org/projectliberty |
Reading Is Fundamental: tips for
"Creating a Nation of Lifelong Readers."
http://www.rif.org/parents |
Reading Rockets - Teaching Kids to
Read: "a national service of public television station WETA in
Washington, D.C."
http://www.readingrockets.org |
Recalls.gov: "official U.S. Government
website, including recalls from various Federal Agencies".
http://www.recalls.gov |
ReviseWise:
from the BBC, a resource for improving English, math, science skills.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/index.shtml |
SBC Knowledge
Network Explorer Blue Web'n: "an online library of 1800+ outstanding
Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format".
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/index.cfm |
Schaumburg Park District: programs and activities for
you and your kids.
http://www.parkfun.com |
Schaumburg School District #54: official web
site of our local school district.
http://web54.sd54.k12.il.us |
School District Demographics:
"school district geographic and demographic data...characteristics of school
districts, children, and K-12 education".
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds |
School Resources for Parents - FamilyEducation.com: "Browse information by
grade level & school subject (reading & language arts, math, science and art & music), homework help, skill-building tips, adhd, quizzes, college preparation & education issues."
http://school.familyeducation.com |
Scholastic Parents:
"Everything you need to encourage a love of learning" including message
boards, blogs, information, tips,
advice, and activities to use with your early learner and school age child,
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/index.asp |
Schwab Learning: "A
Parent's Guide to Helping Kids With Learning Difficulties".
http://www.schwablearning.org/index.asp |
SeeMore's Playhouse: Although
this PBS show isn't currently on the air locally, the site has information
and activities to use with your children on healthy eating and many aspects
of safety: indoor, sun, playground, water, bike, poison, fire, sport,
animal, and stranger. Click on "Parents" to find out more about what is
available.
http://www.seemoresplayhouse.com |
Special Education
Resources: "from the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia",
information on teaching methods, diet, learning disabilities, behavioral
assessment and the history of special education.
http://special.edschool.virginia.edu/information |
Standardized Tests:
Information from District #54 on the ISEL, ISAT, IAA, IMAGE, and TERRA
NOVA/SUPERA tests.
http://www.sd54.org/SD54/assessisel.htm |
Summer Home Learning Recipes: These "recipes tested and developed for the
National Education Association" involve reading, writing, math, and science activities for parents and children in grades K -
12.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Recipes/index.html |
Teach a Child to Read: articles
and activities on teaching your child to read.
http://www.succeedtoread.com |
Teacher2Teacher: "a resource for
teachers and parents who have questions about teaching mathematics".
http://mathforum.org/t2t |
Teachers and Families:
"content for parents, preschoolers, K-12 students, and classroom teachers".
http://www.teachersandfamilies.com |
Teaching Your Child to
Read: "Facts, Tips, Techniques, Games & More To Help Your Child Learn To
Read".
http://www.teaching-children-to-read.net |
U.S. Department of
Education: articles on early childhood parenting and education.
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml |
Very Best Kids: crafts,
activities, recipes, holiday fun from Nestle.
http://www.verybestkids.com |
Welcome to the FCC's Parents' Place:
"an array of information to help parents deal with, decipher, and monitor
the communications that their children can access".
http://www.fcc.gov/parents |
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