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Teacher and Parent Resources
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Teacher Resource Links

Use these links to discover Web pages related to elementary Reading and Language Arts education. Topics covered include professional development, professional organizations, technology resources, lesson plans, and activity ideas for students.

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Title: NCTE
Description: The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Web site offers links to Language Arts sites, suggestions for teaching, and membership information.
URL: http://www.ncte.org

Title: NABE
Description: The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is a national organization dealing exclusively with the education of language-minority students. Included on their site are links for teachers, membership information, and conference updates.
URL: http://www.nabe.org

Title: Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
Description: Discovery School's fully-stocked Web site contains categorized lists of Web sites designed specifically for enhancing or extending classroom curriculums. All core subjects plus entertainment, business, holidays, reference, sports, weather links, and more are included.
URL: http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

Title: IRA
Description: The International Reading Association (IRA) promotes literacy through research and specialized instruction. The IRA Web site contains links to projects, conferences, councils, publications, and membership information.
URL: http://www.reading.org/

Title: NABSE
Description: The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) provides educational improvement of African American youth through instructional and motivational methods. This Web site includes suggestions and strategies for continued student achievement, as well as information on membership.
URL: http://www.nabse.org/

Title: CyberBee
Description: This Web site is an excellent teacher tool. Links are grouped according to topic and level. Curriculum ideas, research tools, treasure hunts, and articles are all included.
URL: http://www.cyberbee.com/




Parent Resource Links

Use these links to discover Web pages that can benefit you and your child. Topics covered include homework help, suggested reading materials, educational organizations, and ideas and activities to boost your child's learning skills.

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Title: The U.S. Department of Education
Description: Log-on to this government Web site to learn about research, statistics, educational news and publications, and programs such as the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education.
URL: http://www.ed.gov/

Title: Ask Jeeves for Kids!
Description: The original Ask Jeeves! Web site now has a place for kids. They can type a question and click Ask! for the answer. Games, contests, and archives are included.
URL: http://www.ajkids.com/

Title: ALA Association for Library Service to Children
Description: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Web site contains recommended booklists for children at all grade levels. It also provides links to online children's libraries and to literature and reading Web sites.
URL: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscresources/resources.htm

Title: NASA for Kids
Description: Now NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has a Web site designed specifically with kids in mind. They can learn about space and America's space exploration programs, play games, enter contests, and even ask questions!
URL: http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/

Title: FEMA for Kids
Description: FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers links, articles, and homework help for kids. This easy-to-read Web site helps children learn about natural disasters and accident prevention.
URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/

Title: Yahooligans!
Description: This online search engine is specifically designed for use by children. Its databases only provide links to sites that are kid friendly. Also included are categories sorted by subject, interest, or age group.
URL: http://www.yahooligans.com/