Parent Resource Center
All parents want their children to do well. Global Partnership Schools has created this parent resource center to connect you with tips, tools, and advice on issues that are important as you guide your child to be successful in school and in life.
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General Resources
Be There
1377 Fifth Street | Sarasota, FL 34236
Tel: 941-366-4845
Be There is a national multimedia campaign designed to inspire parents to become more actively engaged in their child’s education. Links are provided to uplifting stories, helpful tips to become more involved, and an interactive area where parents may share comments, exchange ideas, and ask questions.
Great Schools
Great Schools is chockfull of information on topics related to children’s education (preschool to high school), general parenting, and supporting kids with special needs.
Harvard Family Research Project
Harvard Graduate School of Education
3 Garden Street | Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617-495-9108
Parents can connect to publications, resources, and a storybook corner that helps parents engage in their child’s education.
PTA National Headquarters
541 N. Fairbanks Court | Suite 1300 | Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 800-307-4PTA (4782)
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) seeks to strengthen a united effort between parents and educators on behalf of children, their welfare, and education.
Parents’ Choice Foundation
To encourage quality reading-time as a family, Parents’ Choice provides reading lists, learning tips, and activity ideas for adventure and play.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW | Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20009
Tel: 877-RIF-READ
Dedicated to promoting and fostering children’s literacy, RIF’s website provides parents with tips to create a literacy-rich home, advice on how to choose a good book, and reading-related activities.
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW | Washington, DC 20202
Tel: 800-USA-LEARN (800-872-5327)
Information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education on topics ranging from Title I to finding schools and after-school care, as well as the “Helping Your Child” series of parent booklets.
Children’s Health and Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
National Headquarters
141 Northwest Pt. Blvd. | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Tel: 847-434-4000
The parenting corner of the AAP website provides a wealth of information on the health and development of children of all ages.
Early Childhood Care and Education
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1313 L Street, NW, Ste 500 | Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 866-NAEYC-4U or 800-424-2460
Resources for parents on the NAEYC website include selecting the right early care and education provider for your child, how to find a local NAEYC accredited program in your area, and information and news regarding early childhood education.
Internet Special Education Resources
A directory for parents in search of information related to children with special needs.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
4340 East West Highway, Ste 402 | Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: 866-331-NASP
Advice for parents from school psychology professionals on topics such as children’s behavior, health and wellness, resilience, mental health, and diversity.
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
A national initiative sponsored by Children Now and The Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk to their children earlier and more frequently about such difficult topics as sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse. Site content is also available in Spanish.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East West Highway | Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: 301-504-7923
Important recall information and safety news on children’s products.
College and Careers
College Board
45 Columbus Avenue | New York, NY 10023
Tel: 212-713-8000
This website provides information on thousands of colleges and universities throughout the country. Specifically, the “for Parents” section provides comprehensive advice for parents whose teenagers are college bound. Site content is also offered in Spanish.
College Is Possible (CIP)
American Council on Education (ACE)
One Dupont Circle NW | Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-939-9300
Designed with families from underserved communities in mind, College Is Possible is an excellent resource that addresses families’ financial and academic concerns when preparing adolescents and teens for college.
Job Corps
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Ste. N4463 | Washington, DC 20210
Tel: 800-733-JOBS (5627)
A federally-funded program that provides FREE academic and career technical training.
