Resources for Parents...
As parents, I realize that you want only the best for your children. The links below can be an added resource for you in helping your child succeed in school and in life.
LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find this to be a useful website...
The National Education Association website will assist you in helping your child get the most out of their homework...
The New York State Education Department website also as a wealth of information on the new state assessments, learning standards, parent organization and more...
You may also want to check out their website under individuals with disabilities. This offers more resources for students and parents when it comes to transition planning, organizations serving people with disabilities and more...
You may also want to check out the Paren'ts Guide to Special Education in New York State for Children
Ages 3–21...
Niskayuna's Student Support Services website has links to the Special Education Services Plan, directory of faculty/staff and more...
ParentPals.com is a resource for parents with children with special needs. It offers resources on research on various disabilities, assistive technology, games, books and more...
The Public School Parents' Network is a great resource for parents of middle school children dealing with the transition to middle school, the social effects, new testing requirements with No Child Left Behind and more...
The US Department of Education offers a guide for teachers working with parents to offer tips when dealing with reading and math homework activities as well as how parents can support their children in extending the classroom into their home...
Yahooligans.com offers a vast amount of resources for parents wanting tips for helping their child stay safe on the internet...