Web Links & Resources General Resources |Kindergarten | Elementary School | Middle School | High School General Resources The National PTA The PTA encourages parent and public involvement in the public schools. Find out more about this organization and locate chapters near you. Kindergarten Top Ten Signs of a Good Kindergarten Classroom The National Association of Education for Young Children has put together a checklist of things to look for when choosing a kindergarten for your child. Kindergarten Compass This Family Education Network site provides tips, activities, and expert advice focused on keeping your kindergartner on the path to academic success. Elementary School K-5 Compass What skills should your child have for elementary school success? Can you identify the signs that your child might be in trouble? The Family Education Network offers tips and advice for parents of children in first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade. Middle School 6-8 Compass Is your pre-teen driving you crazy? The Family Education Network offers a guide to the care and feeding of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Parent Tips from NMSA The National Middle School Association offers tips to parents on living successfully with young adolescents. High School High School and College Planning Many of the resources on this Family Education Network site focus on college planning and admissions tips. However, there are also general articles on the high school years on topics such as afterschool jobs, and a high school forum where parents can discuss everything from body piercing to prom night ground rules. Consumer Education for Teens Can't convince your teen that his "bargain" is a bad deal? Written by teens, for teens, this site provides information about smart shopping and avoiding consumer scams. Adolescence Directory Online Explore this electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. Educators, counselors, parents, researchers, health practitioners, and teens can use ADOL to find Web resources on mental and physical health. ADOL also has a list of sites for teenagers, from hangouts to homework help. Back to the top © 2000 The Washington Post Company |