Working Together: School-Family-Community Partnerships
A Toolkit for New Mexico School Communities
GENERAL WEB RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
The following web resources target all six modules of Working Together: School-Family-Community Partnerships, A Toolkit for New Mexico School Communities. Resources are listed here in alphabetical order.
Each of the six modules also have web resources listed as “Worth a Click”, Resource 1 in both the Teacher Tools and Family Tools sections.
American Indian Content Standards
http://www.ldoe.org/cetia/aics.htm
The American Indian content standards were developed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs through their Goals 2000 effort to help schools in the development of local standards with an emphasis on American Indian/Alaska Native learners. The standards listed here are found on the Pueblo of Laguna Department of Education web site.
Colorin Colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/
This site includes information, activities and advice for Spanish speaking parents and educators of English language learners. This site is available in English and Spanish and includes a special section on English language learners in middle and high schools.
Connect for Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org/
Connect for Kids makes the best use of communications technologies, specifically the Internet, to give adults – parents, grandparents, guardians, educators, advocates, policy makers, elected officials and others – the tools and information they need to improve the lives of children, youth and families. The Connect for Kids online publication covers more than 30 topics ranging from arts to youth development, foster care to adoption, and welfare reform to oral health.
Educate New Mexico
http://educatenm.org/
Educate New Mexico is an independent, non-profit organization established by volunteers to promote and finance academically excellent educational opportunities for students from families with modest incomes. Some of the topics addressed include: • Kids’ Corner - for kid centered fun and learning • Parent’s Place - for tips and information on helping your child • School Choice - for news and policies on School Choice in New Mexico • Donation Station - for information on how and why to make a donation The Parent’s Place page offers tips under the following headings: http://educatenm.org/RC/pp/pp-school.html • Preparing Your Child for School • Preparing Your Child for College • Homework Help • Keeping Your Child Busy
Education World- The ENLACE Initiative
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues/issues201.shtml
The goal of the ENgaging LAtino Communities for Education Initiative (ENLACE), a project funded by the philanthropic W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is to support Hispanic students’ academic efforts and increase the number of Hispanic students who complete high school and college. ENLACE programs team Hispanic students and their families with resources from the local and academic communities. This site also includes tips for supporting the academic achievement of Hispanic students.
New Mexico ENLACE
http://www.idra.org/enlace/santafe.htm
Family Education Network
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
This web site offers a place where parents can find school solutions, homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice. Broken down by age and grade level, this site has a treasure trove of learning activities to do with children. In addition, it has a special section covering a variety of issues such as retention and school safety from multiple perspectives.
The Fathers Network
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/
This web site is meant to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. It provides up to date information and resources including current news, press releases and articles.
Grandparents Again
http://www.grandparentagain.com/
This web site offers information to grandparents on making life easier, community, legal and medical issues, and raising grandchildren.
Healthier Schools New Mexico
http://www.healthierschools.org/
This site highlights the Coordinated School Health Approach from the State of New Mexico’s School and Family Support Bureau. Areas of focus include: • Nutrition • Health Education and Life Skills • Physical Education and Activity • Staff Wellness • Family, School and Community Partnerships • Healthy and Safe Environment • Social and Emotional Well Being • Health Services
Hispanic Family Learning Institute
http://www.famlit.org/ProgramsandInitiatives/HFLI/index.cfm
The Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI), an initiative of the National Center for Family Literacy, focuses on providing resources and activities for supporting literacy practitioners working with Hispanic families. This site includes a Family Literacy Model and Resources for Practitioners in Spanish as well as English, and a Practitioner Toolkit for working with adult English language learners.
KidSource Online
http://www.kidsource.com
Resources are organized by developmental stage and topic to make the vast amount of information accessible.
The Knowledge Loom
http://knowledgeloom.org/resources.jsp?location=6&bpinterid=1051&spotlightid=1051
This web site provides resources for strengthening school, family and community partnerships.
Media Wise
http://www.mediafamily.org
For families concerned about media and advertising, this site offers lots of facts, tips, research, reviews of video games and movies, as well as a quick quiz to find out where your family fits in the spectrum of media use.
The National Center for Cultural Competence
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/nccc/index.html
The National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) works to increase the availability and capacity of health and mental health programs.
This site also includes a Spanish language portal:
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/nccc/espanol.html
National Center on Fathers and Families
http://www.ncoff.gse.upenn.edu/
A site dedicated to father involvement, family efficacy and child well-being.
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/index.html
This site includes a link for parents and community that offers up to date information an many educational topics and concerns.
New Mexico American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
http://nm.aft.org/index.cfm?action=cat&categoryID=9c5ea7c6-2953-4914-b004-dfbd57551f34
Some of the resources include:
Pathways to Success: An AFT Guide for Parents Understanding Adequate Yearly Progress Resources for Parents National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs
New Mexico Indian Children’s Program
http://www.icpservices.org/unm/partners/index.htm
The Indian Children’s Program (ICP) strives to provide responsive, family-centered and community based services to families of Native American children with developmental disabilities. ICP belongs to a consortium of three universities – Northern Arizona University, Utah State University, and the University of New Mexico.
Other sites linked to New Mexico Indian Children’s Program (ICP):
New Mexico Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
http://www.nmpta.org/
The goal of this site is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on many issues facing New Mexico schools such as school fund-raising, regional Parent Teacher Association contacts, and classroom initiatives. The online resources provide additional insight into these issues, as well as many other important concerns facing New Mexico schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations.
Office of Child Development: New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department - New Mexico Kids
http://www.newmexicokids.org/Family/
Information is offered on child development, health and selecting quality child care.
PTO Today
http://www.ptotoday.com/index1.html
A web site devoted to Parent-Teacher organizations with links to improving your group, fund-raising, parent involvement, school/family nights and more.
Parent Smart
http://www.parentsmart.com
This web site offers everything from help with homework to tips for talking with children about disasters.
Parents for Public Schools
http://www.parents4publicschools.com/resources.html
Parents for Public Schools is a national organization of community-based chapters working in public schools. The information here is meant to help public schools attract all families in a community by making sure that schools effectively serve all children.
Parents Reaching Out (PRO)
http://www.parentsreachingout.org/
Parents Reaching Out (PRO) connects and empowers New Mexico families through support, education, and information. This site is directed at helping families make informed decisions about the care and education of their children. It includes information on issues parents face, advocacy information and suggestions for early intervention.
Project Appleseed
http://www.projectappleseed.org/sitemap.html
A web site from The National Campaign for Public School Improvement, Project Appleseed is helping schools involve parents. This organization has created a list of 37 different ways in which parents can help schools.
Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Learning and Literacy Resources
http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/resources/web.html
This web sites includes activities that can be printed, as well as games and activities for students to use. All are available in English and Spanish.
Teaching Tolerance
http://www.tolerance.org/parents/index.jsp
This site is for anyone interested in creating communities that value diversity. It includes pages for teachers, parents, teens and children.
A Toolkit for Hispanic Families
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/toolkit/index.html
This toolkit from the US Department of Education will show you what to expect from your schools, your teachers and your child, at all ages and grade levels. It will tell you how to help your child through school, what resources are available, and what you, your family, and your community can do to help your child learn. This resource is also available in Spanish.
US Department of Education - Parent Page
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
This web site from the US Department of Education offers information on different topics for parents.
The following link offers more specific information regarding the No Child Left Behind Act.
US Department of Education - No Child Left Behind Page
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
Each of the six modules also have web resources listed as “Worth a Click”, Resource 1 in both the Teacher Tools and Family Tools sections.
American Indian Content Standards
http://www.ldoe.org/cetia/aics.htm
The American Indian content standards were developed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs through their Goals 2000 effort to help schools in the development of local standards with an emphasis on American Indian/Alaska Native learners. The standards listed here are found on the Pueblo of Laguna Department of Education web site.
Colorin Colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/
This site includes information, activities and advice for Spanish speaking parents and educators of English language learners. This site is available in English and Spanish and includes a special section on English language learners in middle and high schools.
Connect for Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org/
Connect for Kids makes the best use of communications technologies, specifically the Internet, to give adults – parents, grandparents, guardians, educators, advocates, policy makers, elected officials and others – the tools and information they need to improve the lives of children, youth and families. The Connect for Kids online publication covers more than 30 topics ranging from arts to youth development, foster care to adoption, and welfare reform to oral health.
Educate New Mexico
http://educatenm.org/
Educate New Mexico is an independent, non-profit organization established by volunteers to promote and finance academically excellent educational opportunities for students from families with modest incomes. Some of the topics addressed include: • Kids’ Corner - for kid centered fun and learning • Parent’s Place - for tips and information on helping your child • School Choice - for news and policies on School Choice in New Mexico • Donation Station - for information on how and why to make a donation The Parent’s Place page offers tips under the following headings: http://educatenm.org/RC/pp/pp-school.html • Preparing Your Child for School • Preparing Your Child for College • Homework Help • Keeping Your Child Busy
Education World- The ENLACE Initiative
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues/issues201.shtml
The goal of the ENgaging LAtino Communities for Education Initiative (ENLACE), a project funded by the philanthropic W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is to support Hispanic students’ academic efforts and increase the number of Hispanic students who complete high school and college. ENLACE programs team Hispanic students and their families with resources from the local and academic communities. This site also includes tips for supporting the academic achievement of Hispanic students.
New Mexico ENLACE
http://www.idra.org/enlace/santafe.htm
Family Education Network
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
This web site offers a place where parents can find school solutions, homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice. Broken down by age and grade level, this site has a treasure trove of learning activities to do with children. In addition, it has a special section covering a variety of issues such as retention and school safety from multiple perspectives.
The Fathers Network
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/
This web site is meant to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. It provides up to date information and resources including current news, press releases and articles.
Grandparents Again
http://www.grandparentagain.com/
This web site offers information to grandparents on making life easier, community, legal and medical issues, and raising grandchildren.
Healthier Schools New Mexico
http://www.healthierschools.org/
This site highlights the Coordinated School Health Approach from the State of New Mexico’s School and Family Support Bureau. Areas of focus include: • Nutrition • Health Education and Life Skills • Physical Education and Activity • Staff Wellness • Family, School and Community Partnerships • Healthy and Safe Environment • Social and Emotional Well Being • Health Services
Hispanic Family Learning Institute
http://www.famlit.org/ProgramsandInitiatives/HFLI/index.cfm
The Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI), an initiative of the National Center for Family Literacy, focuses on providing resources and activities for supporting literacy practitioners working with Hispanic families. This site includes a Family Literacy Model and Resources for Practitioners in Spanish as well as English, and a Practitioner Toolkit for working with adult English language learners.
KidSource Online
http://www.kidsource.com
Resources are organized by developmental stage and topic to make the vast amount of information accessible.
The Knowledge Loom
http://knowledgeloom.org/resources.jsp?location=6&bpinterid=1051&spotlightid=1051
This web site provides resources for strengthening school, family and community partnerships.
Media Wise
http://www.mediafamily.org
For families concerned about media and advertising, this site offers lots of facts, tips, research, reviews of video games and movies, as well as a quick quiz to find out where your family fits in the spectrum of media use.
The National Center for Cultural Competence
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/nccc/index.html
The National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) works to increase the availability and capacity of health and mental health programs.
This site also includes a Spanish language portal:
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/nccc/espanol.html
National Center on Fathers and Families
http://www.ncoff.gse.upenn.edu/
A site dedicated to father involvement, family efficacy and child well-being.
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/index.html
This site includes a link for parents and community that offers up to date information an many educational topics and concerns.
New Mexico American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
http://nm.aft.org/index.cfm?action=cat&categoryID=9c5ea7c6-2953-4914-b004-dfbd57551f34
Some of the resources include:
Pathways to Success: An AFT Guide for Parents Understanding Adequate Yearly Progress Resources for Parents National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs
New Mexico Indian Children’s Program
http://www.icpservices.org/unm/partners/index.htm
The Indian Children’s Program (ICP) strives to provide responsive, family-centered and community based services to families of Native American children with developmental disabilities. ICP belongs to a consortium of three universities – Northern Arizona University, Utah State University, and the University of New Mexico.
Other sites linked to New Mexico Indian Children’s Program (ICP):
| Pueblo Tribes | http://www.puebloindian.com/pueblo_tribal_resource.htm |
| Indian Health Service | http://www.ihs.gov/ |
| Navajo United Way | http://www.navajoway.org/ |
New Mexico Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
http://www.nmpta.org/
The goal of this site is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on many issues facing New Mexico schools such as school fund-raising, regional Parent Teacher Association contacts, and classroom initiatives. The online resources provide additional insight into these issues, as well as many other important concerns facing New Mexico schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations.
- 100 Ways to Know More. Do More.
- http://www.nmpta.org/100ways.html
- There are many ways to be involved. Here, you’ll find 100 suggestions.
- 100 maneras de saber más. Hacer más.
- http://www.nmpta.org/100%20maneras.htm
Office of Child Development: New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department - New Mexico Kids
http://www.newmexicokids.org/Family/
Information is offered on child development, health and selecting quality child care.
PTO Today
http://www.ptotoday.com/index1.html
A web site devoted to Parent-Teacher organizations with links to improving your group, fund-raising, parent involvement, school/family nights and more.
Parent Smart
http://www.parentsmart.com
This web site offers everything from help with homework to tips for talking with children about disasters.
Parents for Public Schools
http://www.parents4publicschools.com/resources.html
Parents for Public Schools is a national organization of community-based chapters working in public schools. The information here is meant to help public schools attract all families in a community by making sure that schools effectively serve all children.
Parents Reaching Out (PRO)
http://www.parentsreachingout.org/
Parents Reaching Out (PRO) connects and empowers New Mexico families through support, education, and information. This site is directed at helping families make informed decisions about the care and education of their children. It includes information on issues parents face, advocacy information and suggestions for early intervention.
Project Appleseed
http://www.projectappleseed.org/sitemap.html
A web site from The National Campaign for Public School Improvement, Project Appleseed is helping schools involve parents. This organization has created a list of 37 different ways in which parents can help schools.
- Parent Involvement Pledge
- http://www.projectappleseed.org/pledge.html
- Use Your School’s Parental Involvement Pledge Effectively
- http://www.projectappleseed.org/usingpledge.html
- A Checklist for an Effective Parent-School Partnership
- http://www.projectappleseed.org/chklst.html
Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Learning and Literacy Resources
http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/resources/web.html
This web sites includes activities that can be printed, as well as games and activities for students to use. All are available in English and Spanish.
Teaching Tolerance
http://www.tolerance.org/parents/index.jsp
This site is for anyone interested in creating communities that value diversity. It includes pages for teachers, parents, teens and children.
A Toolkit for Hispanic Families
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/toolkit/index.html
This toolkit from the US Department of Education will show you what to expect from your schools, your teachers and your child, at all ages and grade levels. It will tell you how to help your child through school, what resources are available, and what you, your family, and your community can do to help your child learn. This resource is also available in Spanish.
US Department of Education - Parent Page
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
This web site from the US Department of Education offers information on different topics for parents.
The following link offers more specific information regarding the No Child Left Behind Act.
US Department of Education - No Child Left Behind Page
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
