Parent Tips and Online Tools

Why Read 20 Minutes Each Night?
The most important thing you can do is READ with your child! 
The National PTA site provides a "Parents' Guide to Student Success" and many other resources.
The Florida Center for Reading Research
provides helpful tips for parents to help children improve reading skills.
Kahn Academy provides free lessons, practice, and resources
for topics critical to college preparation. 
Reading Rockets is a powerful website that meets a wide range
of parent needs as their children grow and learn.
Education.com provides fun games and songs for early learning of math
and literacy skills.
Colorin' Colorado has a bilingual section was created just for parents
and families with info  you need to help your child become a good reader
and a successful student.   
Using these 6 Powerful Words in your home will boost your student's academic comprehension.
Through Your Child's Eyes
These simulations allow you to experience firsthand the frustrations felt by students with various learning challenges.
The Parent's Guide to Response to Intervention
describes how the intervention tiers are designed and their purpose in meeting your child's academic needs. 
This resource offers a quick list of ways families can support student learning
of the 5 Key Components of Reading.
These comprehension questions equip parents to have meaningful conversations about the books their children are reading.
StoryBots offers free apps for iPads & iPhones. Their catchy songs, chants
and stories are perfect for early learning!
Parent/Teacher Conversation Tips
  -  Conversation Starters for Talking with Teachers

Habits of the Mind are important life skills that families can help children develop for greater success in school and beyond. 
Zero to Three is a national, nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.
​Science Experiments and Activities are perfect for family fun!
Q&A Parent Guides  These easy-to-use guides recommend questions and conversations to engage your young child in thinking about money and spending while you read your favorite picture books. 
Behavior Doctor offers a variety of parent resources to help with behavior concerns and specific disabilities.
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