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Education (Preschool, K-12 & Beyond)

Information is an essential tool for informed decision-making. This section helps families and their partners in the systems around us as they gather information to best meet their needs.

Achieve.org

Tools that helps states raise academic standards and achievement so that all students graduate ready for college, careers and citizenship.

American Institute for Research National High School Center

Research-based programs for high schools to help all students learn.

Appleseed

This site offers resources on parental involvement and accountability under the law.

ASCD Association for School Curriculum Development

ASCD is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.

Differentiated Instruction

Information about learning styles, multiple intelligences and best practices for designing instruction to meet the needs of students.

Education World School Issues Center

Tools, tips and lessons for quality instruction for children and youth.

Valuable resources for families and schools with searchable databases for information by topic, age group or key words. Many resources are available in Spanish. This web site developed by the Academic Development Institute also features Solid Foundation, a Parent Engagement Program recognized by the US Department of Education as a research based Parent Involvement program.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education

Evidenced based practices that promote family involvement in schools.

National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS)

Great examples of family involvement practices based on the Epstein Model.

The Partnership for Reading

Scientific based information about the effective teaching of reading for children, adolescents, and adults.

PEER – Parents Engaged in Education Reform

A national technical assistance project funded by the Office of Special Education Programs to increase the participation of parents of children with disabilities and their organizations in school reform efforts.

PACER Kids Against Bullying

Children in second through sixth grades now have an entertaining, safe way to learn how to respond to bullying.

Resource links for Military Families

National School Boards Association

School board leadership for quality schools and student achievement.

RTI Action Network

Tips for educators and families to support implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) so that each child has access to quality instruction and that struggling students - including those with learning disabilities - are identified early and receive supports to be successful.