Web Resources
Book Adventure
http://www.bookadventure.org
Book Adventure is a free, reading-motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from recommended titles, take multiple-choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes.
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
http://www.carolhurst.com/
This site is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas for using books in the classroom, and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes, and professional topics.
Children's Book Council
http://www.cbcbooks.org/
A cosponsor (with the International Reading Association) of the Children's Choices project, CBC promotes the use and enjoyment of children’s trade books and is the official sponsor of Young People’s Poetry Week and National Children’s Book Week.
Family Education Network
http://familyeducation.com
Parents visiting this site enter their children's ages to obtain articles, advice and activities.
International Children's Digital Library
http://www.icdlbooks.org/
With participants from around the world, this 5-year research project is building an international collection of children's books that reflects both the diversity and quality of children's literature. Currently, the collection includes materials donated from 27 cultures in 15 languages.
NEW! - LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org
LD Online is the world's leading Web Site on learning disabilities and ADHD. They offers hundreds of expert-reviewed articles and resources for educators, parents, and others concerned about children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
http://www.naeyc.org
NAEYC is the nation's largest organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
National Education Association (NEA)
http://www.nea.org/parents
NEA advances the cause of public education. The NEA website has a section for parents about how to get involved in and improve their children's education.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education http://www.ncpie.org/
NCPIE advocates the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and encourages relationships among homes, schools, and communities to enhance the education of all of our nation's young people.
National Institute for Literacy
http://www.nifl.gov
NIFL is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century.
Parents' Action for Children
www.parentsaction.org
It is a national non-profit dedicated to advancing the interests of families and young children. The Parents' Action website provides parent education materials.
Parent Teacher Association
http://www.pta.org
Online versions of several publications that provide useful guidelines for developing parental involvement programs.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education's home page features information on numerous subjects including funding opportunities, research and statistics, programs and services, and many online publications.
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