Assessment Reform Network - Homepage These resources were created by ARN state coordinators to support their Parents United for Responsible education (PURE) http//www.pureparents.org http://www.fairtest.org/arn/parents.html
PFLAG: Resources Families Come Out Includes twentyfour-page educational and resource guide (available Gay and Lesbian Youth Making History in massachusetts Recounts http://www.pflag.org/index.php?id=298
Can We Talk? Resources For Parents Parents Guide to the Internet from the US Department of education Parents,Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides resources to families on http://www.neahin.org/canwetalk/resources/parents/
Extractions: Welcome to Can We Talk? resources for parents. The Can We Talk? program believes that parents are experts when it comes to their own children. Parents can certainly benefit, though, from support and ideas, like those found in the resources below. NEA HIN hopes that these sites and materials will be useful to parents. Providing a link does not constitute NEA HIN endorsement of a particular site, nor is the NEA HIN responsible for the content or materials posted on other sites. Please e-mail us at info@canwetalk.org if you have found a resource, not included here, that has been helpful to you. http://www.familiesaretalking.org/ The most recent issue of this SIECUS newsletter is now available online and focuses on body image and self-esteem. It includes tips and messages for parents and caregivers to share with their children, activities to raise awareness, and resources for more information about these important topics. Click on to to view this issue. For more information or to receive bulk copies, please call Amy Levine, SIECUS Family Project Coordinator, at 212/819-9770, extension 303.
LASER - Linking Academic Scholars To Educational Resources Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with avariety of Linking Academic Scholars to Educational resources http://www.coedu.usf.edu/LASER/resources.html
Extractions: Project LASER seeks to become a valuable professional development resource for researchers of issues affecting the education of minority and impoverished children and youth. This section contains publications and links of interest to those concerned about improving the outcomes of urban and impoverished children, but are not necessarily endorsed by LASER.
Parents - Parents Communication between home and school is a vital part of a childs education.It is recommended that parents/guardians utilize the following guidelines when http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=76
Resources How Many Gay Parents Are There? Adoption/Foster Care resources This bookthoroughly examines and addresses the educational needs and wants of LGBT http://www.aclu.org/GetEqual/par/resources.htm
Extractions: How Many LGBT Parents Are There? We don't know exactly how many LGBT parents are raising children in the U.S., just as we don't know how many people are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Some human sexuality studies have found that 10% of people are LGBT; others, counting only those who self-identify, put the number at 3 to 4% of the population. Numerous social scientists have developed estimates of how many LGBT parents there are by using one well-known population study ( National Health and Social Life Survey , E.O. Lauman, 1995.):
Educational Resources For Dog Bite Prevention From The AVMA Educational resources for Dog Bite Prevention. April 28, 2004 A dog s eyeviewDog safety tips for kids (and parents, too) (2003 brochure; http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/dogbite/default.asp
Extractions: F ROM THE A MERICAN V ETERINARY M EDICAL A SSOCIATION... The following items are available from the American Veterinary Medical Association unless otherwise indicated. To obtain copies write to the AVMA at 1931 N Meacham Rd, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173 or call 847-925-8070, ext 6667. A community approach to dog bite prevention (PDF) This report, intended for communities interested in developing a comprehensive bite prevention program, includes model legislation for the control of dangerous dogs; download a PDF by clicking on the title above, read the published report in the June 1, 2001 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association , or obtain reprints by writing or calling the AVMA. Don't worry, they won't bite... This brochure features helpful tips on how to prevent dog bites and what to do if your dog bites someone or you are bitten. Developed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, State Farm Insurance, and the Insurance Information Institute you may download a PDF copy or obtain multiple copies from your local State Farm agent or contact State Farm Insurance, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710.
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