Extractions: Arkansas ... Additional Educational Resources (*Please note that PTO Central is not affiliated with the Alaska PTA) Welcome to the Alaska educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing Alaska schools. From school fundraising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to classroom initiatives, the online resources below provide additional insight into these issues, as well as many other important concerns facing Alaska schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. Alaska PTA Alaska Department of Education Alaska Fundraising Tax Laws National Education Association of Alaska ... Additional Alaska Educational Resources School-Fundraisers.com
Resources alaska Home School Network. Home education Magazine. American Acadamy of Family Physicians. Parents Anonymous Helpful Parenting resources. Parenting Todays Teens. http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/npe/Chris/resources.html
Extractions: Here is a list of some resources that I have found to be of use and interest for parents and teachers at my school. Topics include ADD, Child Development, Suicide Prevention, Grief and Loss, Counseling resources, Parenting resources and Teaching resources. I will update this list regularly. If you find that any of these links are outdated, don't work, or you have other sites that should be included, please let me know. This list was last updated on Sept 5th 2002. Questions or comments can be E-mailed to me at cillingworth@northstar.k12.ak.us Parenthood On-Line Magazine An extensive and very useful resource! Resource Center for Parents and Children A very good local Fairbanks community resource! Child Development birth through Kindergarten Kinderguide.com Family Help Parenting Questions and Answers ... The Children's Defense Fund This site links to over 75 Web sites related to parenting! The Homeschooler's Homepage Twin Net (for twins and parents of twins) Parents Journal of School Related Issues National Parent Information Network ... Facts for Families Another extensive and useful database of articles and ideas Parent Soup The Virtual Medical Center A great resource for parents looking to help their children with school work! Also to find out what students should know at each grade level.
Education, PARENTS Inc. Family Partnership alaska Foster parent Training Center Southcentral Counseling Center Special education Services Agency Special Olympics of alaska Stone Soup http://www.parentsinc.org/education.html
Extractions: Proposed Alternate Performance Standards for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Publications and Surveys: A Look At Rural Families Weighing Educational Options: Identifying the Factors That Influence Parents as They Make Educational Placement Decisions for Their Children Who Are Deaf - Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University
INTERNET SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES: P.A.R.E.N.T.S Alaska and families in homes, schools, and communities around the state of alaska. PARENTS believes that strong, capable families are the best resources for children http://www.iser.com/PARENTS.html
Extractions: email: parents@parentsinc.org Visit the P.A.R.E.N.T.S. web site P.A.R.E.N.T.S. works with parents of children with special needs (all kinds and all ages), professionals, and others, to improve the lives of children and families in homes, schools, and communities around the state of Alaska. P.A.R.E.N.T.S. believes that strong, capable families are the best resources for children with special needs. We also believe that parents of these children can provide support and information to each other. P.A.R.E.N.T.S. can help families by offering information, training, referrals, and support. We can connect parents with other parents who share the same needs and concerns. The following resources are available statewide: Lending library of books, journals, newsletters, video and audio tapes, disability awareness activities, the Count Me In puppets, and the traveling curriculum kit Parent Training, including (but not limited to):
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) alaska State Library George V. Smith, Acting Director Department of education PO Box Website http//www.library.state.ak.us/ State parent Training and http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_cd=ak
Excellence In Education org/pubinfo/Pubs/index.html; alaska Department of link www.ncsu.edu/cpsv/; education resources Information Center resources for school staffs, parents, and law http://www.neaalaska.org/excellence/
Extractions: u How schools are held accountable u NEA-Alaska Position Papers The following position papers were written in response to positions adopted by the delegates to NEA-Alaska's Delegate Assembly. Each of these was written before the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESEA - No Child Left Behind Act ) was signed by President Bush on January 8, 2002. Please bear in mind that the entire landscape of public education has changed as a result of the passage of No Child Left Behind, and some of the details in these papers may no longer be accurate. Nonetheless, we recommend them to you as general statements about several key components of a quality education. Mentoring, testimony presented to the House - Special Committee on Education (PDF format) Distance Education (PDF format) (PDF format) (PDF format)
Education Resources On The Web - Alaska State Library An Alaskan home schooling family share their resources. Links to educational sites selected by a teenager and center, information on books, parenting, and more http://www.library.state.ak.us/pub/online/edweb.html
Extractions: Site Map Text Only Home Search ... Resource Guides This guide offers a basic list of education resources on the World Wide Web. The list is not intended to be comprehensive in its coverage of this subject. For additional educational information, please contact us at 465-2921 or asl@eed.state.ak.us Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development: http://www.eed.state.ak.us . Features an on-line directory of Alaska's public schools, teacher certification, statistics and policy information. Alaska State Board of Education: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/State_Board/home.html
Alaska Homeschooling - A To Z Home's Cool Homeschooling is designed to facilitate schooling that takes place in the home under the supervision of a parent. Interior Distance education of alaska IDEA brings a http://www.homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Alaska.htm
Extractions: Click on the banner for recommended books and supplies for homeschooling A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling Regional I am Ann Zeise , your guide to the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web. Search Home Recent Articles Events Join Email List ... Free Newsletter
Special Education News -- Alaska Stats And Links web pageUS Office of Special education Western Regional button to outside web pageAlaska Teacher Placement. parent and Family Links check out For Families at http://www.specialednews.com/states/ak/aklinks.html
Extractions: Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1995-2001 Allocation: '95-'01 Authorization: '95-'01 Funds Missed: $80.3 million $297.3 million $217 million 2001 Allocation: Possible 2002 Increase: Possible 2002 Allocation: $14.4 million $13.7 million $28.1 million SOURCES: Council for Exceptional Children reprint of aggregated actual allocations from U.S. Department of Education and full funding estimates derived by Fiscal Planning Services, Inc. based on information from IDEA Funding Coalition data. FY2002 appropriation under Harkin-Hagel plan estimated by American Association of School Administrators Federal and State Government Links
Parent Involvement At ASD DEED logo, State of alaska, Department of education and Early Development, Parents Students about Assessment and Curriculum, education Programs, Recognition http://www.asd.k12.ak.us/parents/involvement/
Extractions: Points of Pride Parent Networks are informal groups of parents who communicate with each other on a regular basis about kids' activities, rules, curfews, parties and problems. Parent Tips - Our Psychology Department publishes a newsletter, Psych Savvy , that focuses on a variety of helpful subjects for parents and students. Parent Conferences Conferences offer an opportunity for you to find out how your child is progressing in school and what you can do at home to help.
Northwest Education Collaboration: Alaska Resources Centers in alaska offer family literacy, parenting groups, and to various early care and education, infant learning Head Start The alaska Head Start program is http://www.nwrel.org/cfc/frc/alaska.html
Extractions: State Indicators and Initiatives State Indicators of Young Child and Family Well-Being Percent of young children in poverty US 24.7% Alaska 13.8% Percent of young children with mother working part or full-time US 63.6% Alaska 70.4% Percent of 19-35 month old children not vaccinated US 23.0% Alaska 31.0% Percent of low-income young children without health insurance US 18.9% Alaska 12.2% Some child and family support facts: Alaska was one of the 14 states that supplemented the federal Head Start program. Alaska was one of the 37 states that supported at least one state-funded, comprehensive program strategy targeted to young children and their families (e.g., pre-kindergarten programs, and home visiting programs for infants and toddlers, or family support and parent education programs).
Information For UCSD Parents many educational sites that relate specifically to alaska, including links http//www.linkupalaska.com/education/. includes a link to advice to parents on using http://www.ucsd.net/ucs home/General Information/Parent/parents_info.htm
Patient Education - Child Health, American Indian & Alaska Native Multiple patient education resources relevant to maternal child health at Indian Health, Tribal, and Urban facilities. Sex education materials for parents of 3 http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/C/CHpated.asp
Extractions: Advanced Search by HOME ABOUT I H S SITE MAP HELP ... Bright Futures : health supervision PACER Center: material for parents Maternal child health material Sex ed materials for parents SIDS material A.D.H.D. resource pamphlets TIPP sheets for injury prevention Identifying fetal alcohol exposure Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents This cornerstone publication of the Bright Futures project is a practical, comprehensive resource to help professionals, families, and communities more effectively promote the health and well-being of our nation's children and adolescents. The second edition provides developmental nutrition guidelines for children and adolescents from birth to age 21. The guide contains strategies and tools to help health professionals provide nutrition supervision partnerships with families and communities. Info and ordering, on-line Materials for parents of children with and without disabilities PACER Center's Family Strengths Series teaches and affirms parents of children ages birth to five. The five short booklets are full of photos of children from a variety of backgrounds and are written in an easy-to-read manner. A single-cassette recording includes all 5 booklets. Booklets and tapes are available in English, Spanish, or Hmong. Call the PACER Center in Minneapolis at 952-838-9000 or 888-248-0822 or visit them
Programs & Resources - Child Health, American Indian & Alaska Native Health Services of Southwestern Oregon, education and Training excellent materials for patients, parents, teachers, and American Indian and alaska Native Child http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/C/CHprogram.asp
Extractions: Advanced Search by HOME ABOUT I H S SITE MAP HELP ... Info access , public health professionals Bright Futures : health supervision PACER Center: material for parents Maternal child health material Sex ed materials for parents SIDS material A.D.H.D. resource pamphlets TIPP sheets for injury prevention Identifying fetal alcohol exposure Racial, ethnic disparities in health care Toxicity : indoor molds State health insurance enrollment rates Info access for public health professionals Action: racial, ethnic disparities Infant homicide risk I.H.S.
King County Library System development assistant to education, government, community labor in Washington, alaska, Idaho, Oregon Parenting resources/Washington State University Provides http://www.kcls.org/pp/rwlearn.cfm
Extractions: The State Office of Parent Trust for Washington Children provides professional training and development, networking and consultation, support and technical assistance, community organizing and training curriculum for communities across the state. Includes over 80 parent tip sheets. Links to Local Schools
Special Education Web Tour Library of alaska http//www.alaska.net/~atla specialchild.com/ Provides links for parents who have Internet Special education resources http//www.iser.com/ A http://lone-eagles.com/virginia.htm
Extractions: Special Education Web Tour Center for Applied Special Technology http://www.cast.org Comprehensive Resources! LD Online http://www.ldonline.org/ The interactive guide to learning disabilitfor teachers, parents and other professionals Special Education Resources on the Internet http://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.htm A collection of Special Educational resources of interest to those involved in Special Education. International Center for Persons with Disabilities http://www.icdri.org/ UV - a Special Education Web Site http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/curry/dept/cise/ose/ Excellence clearinghouse of Special Education information and web resources. Lycos Education Guide: Special Education http://www.lycos.com/wguide/wire/wire_382769_49359_3_1.html These are top-rated websites in Special Education. SpEdEx-The Special Education Exchange http://www.spedex.com/ Good sites on blind and learning disabilities. Special Education Resources http://www.nhgs.tec.va.us/SpecialEd/sped_resources.html
Welcome To Child Care Connection Alaska District / Special education parent Resource Center. http//asdk12.org/depts/SEPRC/parentEd/calendar.asp. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Americaalaska Chapter. http://www.childcareconnection.org/ccc/links.htm
Extractions: Local organization associated with NAFCC helping to promote quality family child care through accreditation and to promote training and leadership development through specialized technical assistance. AFCCA is located in Anchorage at 2221 East Northern Lights Blvd. For more information you can contact them at (907) 258-5436. http://www.akfrc.org Alaska Ice: Initiative for Community Engagement http://www.alaskaice.org Alaska Department of Education and Early Development http://www.eed.state.ak.us/ Alaska Head Start Association (AHSA) The Alaska Partners for Quality Education began in 1995 and has continued as an initiative of the Alaska Head Start Office funded by the federal Head Start Collaboration grant. Since 1997 the group has focused on improving the quality of early childhood programs by improving the education and training of adults who work in them. For more information please contact Mia Oxley by e-mail at
Asperger Location Special education parent Resource Center College Gate Elementary School 3101 Sunflower Anchorage, alaska. Meetings are held in the library. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/suppAK.html
Resources & Links To Family Issues Topics Jon s Homeschool Resource Page. Teel Family alaska Homeschooling Page. Doorposts Parenting helps character education and more. http://www.fix.net/~rprewett/famlink1.html
Extractions: LINKS PAGE Links to other sites do not imply endorsement of those sites. Not all sites listed are Christian sites, nor do we necessarily even agree with those Christian sites listed. We trust that you will exercise discernment and test all things against the counsel of Scripture. Becoming Parents Links Resources about Pregnancy and Childbirth Parenting Pitfalls Links Discernment Links Education Links Resources about Homeschooling and Education Looking for books about pregnancy, birth, parenting, family issues, or related topics? Search Amazon's extensive listing-and place your secure order online. Books Music Video Enter keywords... For some of us, Spiritual Midwifery was the first book about homebirth that we ever read. We may have disagreed adamantly with the Gaskins' theology, may have been skeptical about "hippie midwives", may have grown weary of contractions being renamed "rushes"...but we couldn't argue with the excellent record of safe births. Childbirth Org Citizens for Midwifery Hannah's Prayer
Dream Based Transition Alliance Links University of alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development. http//www.alaskachd.org/. Anchorage School District Special education parent Resource Center. http://www.alaskachd.org/dbta/dbta4.html
