Books Strong Families - Strong Schools Discussions Parent-Teacher Forum (Sympatico - Stevens) Provides for discussions between teachers and teachers, parents and teachers, and parents and parents. Lists Charter Schools (Awesome Library) Provides sources of information on charter schools. 8-00 Family Involvement in Education (U.S. Department of Education) 2-01 Papers -Glossary - Education Terms (Editorial Products in Education - Parker) Provides a list of education terms, including definitions. Abstracts on Involving Families (ERIC Abstracts) Career Planning for Your Child Charter Schools (WestEd, US Dept. of Education, California State University) Checklist for Effective Parent-School Partnership (Appleseed) Colleges and Careers Center (US News) Family Involvement, TV, and Student Achievement Father's Involvement Linked To Good Grades (applesforhealth) According to a new national study, children do better in school when their fathers are involved in their schools, whether their fathers live with them or their mothers are also involved. 11-12-99. Financial Aid for College (US Dept Ed) Intelligence - Multiple Intelligences (Family Education Network) Key Research Findings on Involving Families Manual to Combat Truancy Ongoing Communication Between Parent and Teacher Parent-Teacher Contacts Reaching All Families School Information (School Report) Provides basic demographic information on schools in the USA, such as student population and teacher to student ratio. Ways Schools Can Reach Families Projects Helping Your Child Get Ready for School Helping Your Child Improve in Taking Tests Helping Your Child Succeed in School Helping Your Child With Homework 1

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