Resources for Parents

International  Reading Association

This is a series of pamphlets, written in English and Spanish, on a variety of topics suitable for parents.  They can be downloaded as PDF files.

Between the Lions

This website is designed for parents and kids to use together.  Stories from the popular PBS show of the same name are posted online with links to associated games

A Child Becomes a Reader

Mothers, fathers, grandparents, and caregivers, this booklet is for you. Your role in setting your child on the road to becoming a successful reader and writer does not end when she* begins kindergarten.

NCTM Families

This National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics website provides resources for parents to help students learn math.

Child Safety on the Information Highway

This is a good article on the benefits and potential risks of using the internet.  It also includes ways to protect children as they search for information.

Online Safety For Parents

This site provides a good set of links for child safety -- from children to teens.

California Reading List

Reading List #:  The California Reading List designation number (1 to 13+) assigned to your child is based on his or her score on the California English-Language Arts Standards Test taken last spring.  Please read the explanations on the website before searching.