Working Together: School-Family-Community Partnerships
A Toolkit for New Mexico School Communities
GENERAL WEB RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
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.
Annenberg Institute – Tools for School Improvement Planning
http://www.annenberginstitute.org/tools/index.php
This site contains observation protocols, focus group samples and questions, surveys, questionnaires, and other techniques to help you examine specific school-improvement concerns.
Center for Applied Linguistics
http://www.cal.org/crede/
This site focuses on improving communication through better understanding of language and culture.
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.
Dual Language Education of New Mexico
http://www.duallanguagenm.org/family3.html
The purpose of this page is to provide a basic primer identifying the distinguishing components of a Dual Language program.
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 Strengthening Policy Center
http://www.nassembly.org/fspc/practice/practices.html
The Family Strengthening Policy Center serves as a focal point for research, information dissemination, and advocacy on place-based, practice-driven family strengthening practices, programs, and policy. Policy Briefs are available under topic headings such as Family Support Systems, Family Economic Success and Thriving and Nurturing Communities.
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:
Hispanic Family Learning Institute
http://www.famlit.org/ProgramsandInitiatives/HFLI/index.cfm
Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI), an initiative of the National Center for Family Literacy focuses on the dissemination of resources designed 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, as well as a Practitioner Toolkit for working with adult English language learners.
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.
The National Center for Cultural Competence
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/nccc/index.html
The mission of the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design, implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems.
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 Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
http://www.ncpie.org/Resources/Administrators.cfm
Putting Partnerships into Practice – This site features 217 Resources for administrators to access regarding information on parental involvement.
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/index.html
This web site is for both teachers and families and offers up to date information on many educational topics and concerns. Included is a list of 100 ways for parents to be involved in their child’s education.
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:
New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education
http://www.nmabe.net/
A site dedicated to supporting bilingual educators in their work and in their professional growth.
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 page is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing New Mexico schools. From school fund-raising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to 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/
This site includes information that supports networking, resource awareness and access and technical assistance for child care professionals, parents and health educators. 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.
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 many 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 site serves as a great resource for supporting English language learning and general literacy. Resources include lesson plans and activities which are reproducible and printable for teachers and parents as well as games and activities for students to use. All are available in English and Spanish.
Ruby Payne
http://www.ahaprocess.com/
This site includes resources and information from Dr. Ruby Payne, who is a leading researcher and author known for her books on working with children from poverty.
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
http://www.sedl.org/
This web site offers information on SEDL’s programs and projects which include comprehensive centers, learning communities, Reading First, evaluation services, Comprehensive School Reform and research and information on other initiatives.
SEDL - Beyond the Building - A Facilitation Guide for School, Family and Community Connections
http://www.sedl.org/connections/
A parent involvement toolkit developed by SEDL which provides valuable research and resources in the area of parent and community involvement.
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 kids.
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
http://www.taalliance.org/
This web site works to develop, assist and coordinate Parent Training and Information Projects and Community Parent Resource Centers. Funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, the center has one national center and 6 regional centers around the United States.
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.
Annenberg Institute – Tools for School Improvement Planning
http://www.annenberginstitute.org/tools/index.php
This site contains observation protocols, focus group samples and questions, surveys, questionnaires, and other techniques to help you examine specific school-improvement concerns.
Center for Applied Linguistics
http://www.cal.org/crede/
This site focuses on improving communication through better understanding of language and culture.
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.
Dual Language Education of New Mexico
http://www.duallanguagenm.org/family3.html
The purpose of this page is to provide a basic primer identifying the distinguishing components of a Dual Language program.
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 Strengthening Policy Center
http://www.nassembly.org/fspc/practice/practices.html
The Family Strengthening Policy Center serves as a focal point for research, information dissemination, and advocacy on place-based, practice-driven family strengthening practices, programs, and policy. Policy Briefs are available under topic headings such as Family Support Systems, Family Economic Success and Thriving and Nurturing Communities.
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
Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI), an initiative of the National Center for Family Literacy focuses on the dissemination of resources designed 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, as well as a Practitioner Toolkit for working with adult English language learners.
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.
The National Center for Cultural Competence
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/nccc/index.html
The mission of the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design, implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems.
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 Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
http://www.ncpie.org/Resources/Administrators.cfm
Putting Partnerships into Practice – This site features 217 Resources for administrators to access regarding information on parental involvement.
National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/index.html
This web site is for both teachers and families and offers up to date information on many educational topics and concerns. Included is a list of 100 ways for parents to be involved in their child’s education.
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 Association for Bilingual Education
http://www.nmabe.net/
A site dedicated to supporting bilingual educators in their work and in their professional growth.
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 page is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing New Mexico schools. From school fund-raising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to 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/
This site includes information that supports networking, resource awareness and access and technical assistance for child care professionals, parents and health educators. 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.
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 many 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.
- Parental Involvement Pledge
- http://www.projectappleseed.org/pledge.html
- Use Your School’s Parental Involvement Pledge Effectively
- http://www.projectappleseed.org/usingpledge.html
- The Parental Involvement Checklist
- 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 site serves as a great resource for supporting English language learning and general literacy. Resources include lesson plans and activities which are reproducible and printable for teachers and parents as well as games and activities for students to use. All are available in English and Spanish.
Ruby Payne
http://www.ahaprocess.com/
This site includes resources and information from Dr. Ruby Payne, who is a leading researcher and author known for her books on working with children from poverty.
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
http://www.sedl.org/
This web site offers information on SEDL’s programs and projects which include comprehensive centers, learning communities, Reading First, evaluation services, Comprehensive School Reform and research and information on other initiatives.
SEDL - Beyond the Building - A Facilitation Guide for School, Family and Community Connections
http://www.sedl.org/connections/
A parent involvement toolkit developed by SEDL which provides valuable research and resources in the area of parent and community involvement.
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 kids.
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
http://www.taalliance.org/
This web site works to develop, assist and coordinate Parent Training and Information Projects and Community Parent Resource Centers. Funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, the center has one national center and 6 regional centers around the United States.
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
