41. Maryland PTA - Educational Resources For Maryland Parent Teacher Associations, P Welcome to the maryland educational resource page. on an array of issues facing maryland schools From school fundraising to regional parent Teacher Association http://www.ptacentral.org/maryland.htm

A central resource for Parent Teacher Organizations PTO Central Home Fundraising Resource Center State Educational Resources: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Additional Educational Resources (*Please note that PTO Central is not affiliated with the Maryland PTA) Maryland Educational Resources Welcome to the Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. Maryland Educational Links Maryland PTA Maryland Department of Education Maryland Fundraising Tax Laws Maryland State Teachers Association ... Additional Maryland Educational Resources Sponsor Links School-Fundraisers.com

42. Family Services Agency The Family Works The Family Works, maryland s parent Information Resource Center Funded by the US Department of education, Office of Innovation and Improvement http://www.thefamilyworks.org/

Home Who We Are About Our Services Key Contacts ... Contact Us The Family Services Agency, founded in 1908, is the oldest, private, nonprofit social service and behavioral health organization in Montgomery County, Maryland. We continue to serve thousands of Montgomery County residents each year, from newborns to seniors, through multiple programs. The Family Works, Maryland's Parent Information Resource Center Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Parent Options and Information No Child Left Behind Parent Leadership Institute United Way/CFC MD Charity Campaign

43. Maryland Assistive Technology Co-op resources for Parents. used specifically to improve the results of education for students Interest Loans to Purchase A. T. The maryland Technology Assistance http://www.matcoop.org/parentr.html

Serving Maryland Schools with A ssistive T echnology L oans, A cquisitions, S ervices, and T raining Resources for Parents Funding and Advocacy Resources TechIDEAs http://www.air.org/TECHIDEAS TechIDEAs is a new web site developed by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The web site is designed to provide information on the use of technology to support the education of students with disabilities. In addition, the site will post announcements, background information on research projects funded by OSEP, and provide electronic forums for discussion on relevant topics. The TechIDEAs web site is intended to benefit researchers, educators, families, and policy makers interested in the many benefits of technology when used specifically to improve the results of education for students with disabilities. Medicare Funding of AAC Technology http://www.aac-rerc.com/medicare.html Information about Medicare funding from the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement Low Interest Loans to Purchase A. T. The Maryland Technology Assistance Program conducts the state's assistive technology Guaranteed Loan Program. Maryland residents may apply for loans from $500 to $20,000 to purchase A.T. equipment, insurance, extended warrantees, and maintenance plans. For Details call: Michael Dalto at 1 800 TECH TAP.

44. MCC Help For Parents: Finding Child Care care resource centers called the maryland Child Care current information on early childhood education and best service with respect to the parent’s right and http://mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/for_parents/finding.html

Finding Child Care Selecting child care is an important decision for you and your child. The quality of care, cost, and convenience of location will have a big impact on your lives. To help you make this decision, resource and referral services are available through LOCATE: Child Care, a free service that will help you find child care to fill your needs. What is LOCATE: Child Care? LOCATE: Child Care is a computerized resource and referral database that contains information on all regulated child care in the state of Maryland. Parents can obtain referrals to regulated child care available in their neighborhoods or near their workplaces. These include: Family child care Center-based care facilities Private kindergartens Private nursery schools Head Start programs School age programs Summer camps Summer programs LOCATE: Child Care is publicly funded and operated by Maryland Committee for Children through a network of 13 non-profit child care resource centers called the Maryland Child Care Resource Network. How does LOCATE: Child Care help parents find child care?

45. MD AAP: Information For Parents The maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics does not claim responsibility for the content of General Parenting resources education and Learning http://www.mdaap.org/parents/

Information for Parents News Chapter Legislative Practitioner Parents Resources Contact Search The information contained in this web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Many of these resources are otherwise available at sites on the World Wide Web. The Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics does not claim responsibility for the content of information on unofficial or individual pages. General Parenting Resources: Children, Terrorism and Disasters (from the AAP) You and Your Family (from the American Academy of Pediatrics) Children Youth Family Education Research Network Maryland Child Care Resource Network ... Talking With Kids About Tough Issues Health Related Issues: Breastfeeding Information: LACTNEWS Online La Leche League International Breastfeeding Information Maryland La Leche Chapters Online Parent-L Breastfeeding Resources Page ... Patient Advocacy Telephone Numbers (Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions) State Government Information: State Agencies and Information Resources Federal Government Information CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications Consumer's Resource Handbook Healthfinder: US Government Health Information Online ... FDA Kids Home Page Your Child and Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs:

46. Support Groups: Parenting 8. Single Parents. resources and support groups maryland Homeschool Support Groups, Virginia Home education Association, maryland Home education http://www.our-kids.com/support_groups_2.htm

Camps Child Care Party Planning Parent Groups ... The Wiggles Features Dinner Tonight Family Library Parenting Corner Shopping Classifieds Smart Shopper Shopping Our Kids web Parent Groups: Parenting Mothers Parenting Pregnancy/Childbirth Multiples Breastfeeding Special Needs Quick List Adoptive Families Together Adoptive Families Together (AFT) is a support network of adoptive families who share experiences and information to strengthen families and adoptions. Families for Russian and Ukranian Adoption (FRUA-DC) is a local support group for MD/NoVA/DC families who have adopted or are considering adoption from the former Soviet Union. There are numerous events scheduled throughout the year, including monthly playgroups. Adoptive Families Homeschooling Mont. Co. Schools New Parent ... Without Partners Homeschooling Here are some local homeschooling resources and support groups: Maryland Homeschool Support Groups Virginia Home Education Association Maryland Home Education Association Northern Virginia Homeschool Support Group ... Virginia Eclectic Homeschool discussion list and Bolling Area Home Educators . Also see National Home Education Network Work at Home Also see childbirth fertility fitness and parenting classes.

47. Welcome To The Maryland PTA Web Site Statement to the maryland State Board of education. National PTA Statement on Student Assessment Testing. maryland PTA parent/Family Involvement Grant. http://www.mdpta.org/

Learn all about the MDPTA, find out about the latest news and events, check our parent resource area, and give us feedback and/or suggestions. Please check back often for new Updates and Additions. We look forward to working with you as one voice for every child! Thank you, Esther Parker President Maryland PTA president@mdpta.org PTA is the largest child advocacy organization with over 7 million members in the National PTA and with nearly 239,000 members in the Maryland PTA, whose sole purpose is the education and welfare of all children at home and in the schools and communities nationwide. Why PTA? What does the PTA do? What is the National PTA? How can I join? ... What does it cost? No portion or part of this web site may be copied without prior written consent of the owner. Comments and questions regarding this Web Site may be directed to office@mdpta.org Web Design by Chunkymoon Interactive

48. Prospective Students | University Of Maryland International education Services International Living Global Communities Office of International Affairs maryland English Institute resources for Parents. http://www.umd.edu/prospective/

President's Message to Alumni and Friends UM Student Competes in MTV Essay Contest Maryland Experts are Sirius About Harry Potter UM Home > Prospective Students Academics Academic Programs Colleges and Schools Continuing Education ... Washington Mystics at Comcast Academic Programs Division of Letters and Sciences College Park Scholars Gemstone Global Communities ... University Honors Program Colleges and Schools College of Agriculture and Natural Resources School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation College of Arts and Humanities College of Behavioral and Social Sciences ... School of Public Affairs Degree Programs Undergraduate Degree Programs .pdf File Graduate Degree Programs Certificate and Multi-Disciplinary Programs Continuing Education Office of Continuing and Extended Education Instructional Television Services International Programs Professional Degree and Certificate Programs ... Workshops and Corporate Training Programs Graduate Studies Academic Policy Admission Requirements Apply Online Graduate Catalog ... Research Policy International Visitors International Education Services International Visitor Guide Office of International Programs Visiting Scholar Information ... Admission Requirements -Application requirements and tuition and fees Information and Application Request Undergraduate Graduate International Education Services International Living: Global Communities ... Maryland English Institute Resources for Parents Academic Calendars Commencement Counseling Center Counseling Service ... Visiting Maryland Returning Students Apply for Readmission/Reinstatement Special Programs

49. Think College Early: Parents Guide blue percent sign for empahsisCollege Board Parents Guide. Home Page. blue swirl for empahsisUS Department of education 400 maryland Avenue, SW Washington http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/early/edlite-parent-guide.h

Information For Students Parents Teachers Administrators Information About Financial Aid Policy Programs Department of Education Resources No Child Left Behind: For Parents Publications for Parents Helping Your Child Series Preparing Your Child for College Getting Ready for College Early Community Resources To the reader: Non-U.S. Department of Education websites are linked as a public service only. These websites are provided as a tool to help visitors explore the wide range of options and information available, and to help them make informed choices about how to prepare for and pursue postsecondary education opportunities. As such, the organization, services, advice, or products are not endorsed or guaranteed in any way by the U.S. Department of Education and are entirely the responsibility of the webmaster of the site visited. American Council on Education College Board: Parents Guide HEATH Resource Center: A National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities Ten Steps to Planning for Your Child's Education Ten Steps to Planning Your Career U.S. Department of Education

50. TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Parent Resources by PL 99457, The education of the the coordination of early intervention resources from federal IFSP) developed by a multidisciplinary team and the parents. http://www.teachersfirst.com/sped/parents/preschool/eric-toddler.html

Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers: A Team Effort. ERIC Digest #461. ERIC Identifier: ED313867 Publication Date: 1989-00-00 Author: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children Reston VA. What are the Provisions of P.L. 99-457? The early intervention program established by P.L. 99-457, The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986, has brought the nation one step closer to a national policy of access to services for all handicapped and at-risk children, birth through 5 years of age, and their families. Part H, the Handicapped and Toddlers Program, created a new federal program for handicapped and at-risk children from birth to 3 years of age and their families. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to states to: 1. Develop and implement a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency program of early intervention services. 2. Facilitate the coordination of early intervention resources from federal, state, local, and private sources.

51. Teacher Parent Resources Teacher parent resources. University of maryland s InforM System. This site offers educational headlines and news, content area lesson plans and resources http://www.smcps.k12.md.us/mbms/teachers.html

Assessment (and other) Tools Library-Media Center Research Model This is a set of forms including a schedule/contract defining expectations for the duration of the exercise, a resource record sheet, and a journal to help maintain student focus. Two rubrics are also included. One assigns point values to the various components of the weekly sessions in the library and the other suggests point values for different parts of the final submitted work. Reading, Writing, and Language Arts Resources Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site Teachers and librarians will appreciate this rich collection of reviews, curriculum ideas, and activities. Reviews are organized by title, author, type of book, and grade level, and educators can also look for ideas based on curriculum areas or themes. There's plenty here to help educators integrate literature into their curriculum. Maryland Writing Test Practice Set This packet of writing information was put together as a resource for students preparing to take the Maryland Writing Test in January. It reviews the writing process, gives narrative prompts and explanatory prompts, provides a variety of graphic organizers, and offers some rubrics (check-lists) to help in evaluating students' responses. Working through some of these activities with your student would provide additional practice in the writing process. Darling's Guide to Grammar "Just what is a correlative conjunction, and how is it used? How can essay writers compose an effective and interesting introduction? Writers will find answers at this comprehensive Web site. Clear explanations of key concepts, abundant examples of proper and improper usage, on-line quizzes after every topic, and expert help from "Ask Grammar" make this site an essential resource for wordsmiths everywhere. Created and maintained by Dr. Charles Darling and Capital Community-Technical College, this site is updated daily."

52. Chemical Education Resource List Of Ralph Logan Jr. has been provided to each school across the country including a parent Resource Center, Student of maryland. Tom is a big Web presence in Chemical education. http://members.aol.com/profchm/bm_chmed.html

Chemical education Links To The Web The page was created for containing Chemical Education links compiled by Ralph H. Logan Jr. Please contact R.H. Logan for any corrections or additions to this page. rhlogan@ix.netcom.com Tutor 2000 helps students and tutors identify and find each other over the Internet. Cavalcade O' Chemistry Has ten top reasons for Taking Chemistry as well as a helpdesk for students, free lesson plans, worksheets, labs, and activities for teachers, a search engine, tutorial links and fun links for the kids. AmericaTakingAction.com is a National Network of School Webpages. A 20-page website has been provided to each school across the country including a Parent Resource Center, Student Center, Teacher's Lounge, Study Hall, Cyberary, Technology Center, Cyber Preschool, and more. Royal Chemical Society's educational Web site is a joint effort with the ACS, the German Chemical Society, Czech Chemical Society etc. This site has search capabilities and is a rather complete site for chemical education The Information retrieval in Chemistry WWW server is a compendium of Chemistry resources by field and by topic.

53. BCPL Parenting And Child Care InfoCenter Main Page maryland Business Roundtable for education Parents Count! Parents Online Resource Center Online resources for parents, including information for families http://www.bcplonline.org/info/parenting/

First time visiting our site? Please read our Acceptable Use Statement Local Info and Links Parenting and Child Care InfoCenter indicates local interest Children and Reading Health and Safety Watch Choosing Quality Child Care Resources for Childcare Providers ... General Resources C hildren and Reading Baby Boosters Baltimore County Public Library book kits, list of good night stories, sing-along compact discs or cassettes for those long car trips. Also has developmental tips and links to local resources for ages birth-4. Baltimore Reads - The Reading Edge A school-based, family-oriented reading program. Fosters strong reading skills in at-risk elementary school children. Partners in Literacy Support Literacy information and services. Includes family literacy bibliography. Read Aloud Now! [PDF] Why should you read to your child? Tips on reading aloud. Take 15 for the Family Maryland State Department of Education promotes family literacy with its Take 15 for the Family Program. Includes activities, website links, and parent tips. Back to Top Choosing Quality Child Care Childcare Guide Comprehensive childcare guide from BabyCenter providing quality information and practical advice about childcare options. Good parenting information is also available at this site.

54. KCPS Special Education Referral Process school system and the maryland State Department of decisions regarding their child’s education; Increasing parent involvement and collaborative partnerships http://www.kent.k12.md.us/kent/depart/special/parentres.htm

Special Education Kent County Board of Education 215 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620 Special Education Staff Programs Referral Process Definitions ... Parent Resources Special Education Parent Resources The Kent County Family Support Network was created to help meet the needs of infants and toddlers, birth to age 3, with developmental delays and their families. Professionals and parents of older children are also welcome. Partners for Success Kent County Resource Center is a partnership between the local school system and the Maryland State Department of Education. The purpose of this center if to provide the skills and knowledge that will enable families of children and youth with disabilities, age 3-21, and professionals to function as equal partners in the educational decision making process and to assist families in accessing services for their children. Partners for Success Resource Center help families and educators in Kent County by: Providing support, information, and resources on disabilities and community services

55. Maryland.BabyZone.com -- Your Local Guide To Pregnancy And Parenting Resources maryland education Libraries. Local resources. http://maryland.babyzone.com/parentresources.asp?type=Education: Libraries

56. Maryland.BabyZone.com -- Your Local Guide To Pregnancy And Parenting Resources maryland education. What s Inside? Local resources. Local education; Cool Sites for Kids; Homeschooling; Libraries; Parenting Classes; Schools; Special Needs. http://maryland.babyzone.com/parentresources.asp?type=Education

57. Special Education - Parent Advocacy The Parents Place of maryland s guide to Federal and State Regulations Governing Special education Programs is a helpful resource that uses a question and http://www.howard.k12.md.us/special/parent/advocacy.html

58. Special Education - Parent Center And Resolving Concerns programs on child development and parenting skills; Workshops Seminars on the Special education Process Center, 10598 Marble Faun Court, Columbia, maryland, 21044 http://www.howard.k12.md.us/special/parent/center.html

59. Maryland Judiciary Home Page with the children; and resources available in Most maryland counties have coparenting classes available. completion of the co-parenting education program, the http://www.courts.state.md.us/family/parentinged.html

Administrative Office of the Courts FAMILY ADMINISTRATION Overview Committees on Family Law Foster Care Ct. Improvement HELP FOR THE SELF-REPRESENTED FORMS Pro Se Assistance Projects JUVENILE Juvenile Delinquency LEGAL RESOURCES Lawyer Referral Services People's Law Library Telephone Help Public Law Libraries in MD ... Legal Services LOCAL PROGRAMS Coordinators Circuit Courts PUBLICATIONS Family Matters Annual Report Performance Standards Notice of Funding ... Grant Administration Forms SERVICES FOR FAMILIES Children's Programs Co-Parenting Education Domestic Violence Mediation ... Visitation Services TREATMENT/EVALUATIVE SERVICES Custody Mental Health Substance Abuse CO-PARENTING EDUCATION Most Maryland counties have co-parenting classes available. Some circuit courts require all parties in contested family cases to attend these programs. All separating parents are encouraged to attend, even if the case is not contested. If you have not been ordered to attend but would like to, contact your Family Support Services Coordinator for a referral. After completion of the co-parenting education program, the participant is provided with a certificate of completion. Refer to individual counties for times and locations of parenting programs.

60. About CTY Question Two What must the maryland State Department of 5.1 Local Advisory Council 5.2 parent Involvement 5.3 What must the state, higher education, and local http://cty.jhu.edu/pubres/toc.html

Recommendations for Gifted and Talented Education in Maryland Renewing our Commitment to the Education of Gifted and Talented Students: An Essential Component of Educational Reform Recommendations for Gifted and Talented Education in Maryland Maryland Task Force on Gifted and Talented Education 1994 Introduction A Vision for Gifted and Talented Education in Maryland Introduction to Recommendations Key Question One: What are the goals and necessary outcomes of gifted and talented education in the State of Maryland? Recommendations: Appropriate Recognition and Services World Class Curricular Standards System-Wide Flexibility Trained Staff ... Key Question Two: What must the Maryland State Department of Education do in order to ensure that these goals are reached? Recommendations: State Mandate Funding State Definition State Office for Gifted and Talented ... Key Question Three: What must each local school system do in order to ensure that these goals are reached? Recommendations: Local Action Plan Counseling Services Teacher Selection Key Question Four: How should schools identify the needs of gifted and talented students and provide for an appropriate range of services to meet those identified needs?

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